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QB stock report, Week 7: Is C.J. Stroud back? Josh Allen loses top spot to top rival

Some were ready to write Stroud off after his brutal playoff performances last season. He is now making those who doubted him look silly.

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 9:31 AM
QB stock report, Week 7: Is C.J. Stroud back? Josh Allen loses top spot to top rival
Key Things to Know
  • The analysis moves Patrick Mahomes ahead of Josh Allen for the top quarterback spot following Mahomes' 100th career win.
  • C.J. Stroud has led the Houston Texans to consecutive wins, including a 34-31 victory over Jacksonville.
  • Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts has been ruled out for the remainder of the season with blood clots.
The Story in 60 Seconds

In this Week 7 quarterback stock report, the writers evaluate C.J. Stroud's resurgence following Houston's 0-4 start. Stroud led the Texans to consecutive wins, including a 34-31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London where he passed for 312 yards and three touchdowns. Meanwhile, the analysis moves Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes past Buffalo's Josh Allen for the No. 1 ranking after Mahomes earned his 100th career regular-season victory.

The piece also examines the Philadelphia Eagles' quarterback situation after Jalen Hurts was ruled out for the remainder of the season due to blood clots. Following a 25-14 loss to Carolina with backup Tanner McKee starting, Philadelphia faces the choice between continuing with McKee or pursuing veteran options such as free agents Jimmy Garoppolo and Brandon Allen.

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