C.J. Stroud had a challenging game against the Lions, completing 19 of 33 passes for 232 yards, one touchdown, and two interceptions in a narrow 26-23 loss. While he showed promise in the first half, his performance declined significantly in the second half, raising concerns about his fantasy value. Additionally, Stroud's upcoming match against the Lions may be impacted by injuries to key wide receivers, further complicating his situation as he has struggled without them in previous games.

• Stroud has not recorded multiple touchdowns in four consecutive games.
• His passing yardage has been limited, topping 250 yards only once in that span.
• Stroud's performance is heavily reliant on the availability of his wide receivers.