C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways
2 months, 4 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Bears beat Jaguars in London, channel, highlights, analysis, stats Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Drake Maye’s debut New England got the full rookie quarterback experience in Maye’s debut as the team’s starter. Maye’s 243 passing yards were more than any of Brissett’s five games as starting quarterback. Patriots’ run game struggles New England wanted to be a run-first offense that opens up the passing game by wearing down defenses with the way the run the ball. No Nico Collins, no problem Even without the NFL’s leading receiver entering Week 6, the Texans’ passing game rolled.

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Stroud accepts blame for Houston’s struggles after Texans lose to Titans
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Stroud accepts blame for Houston’s struggles after Texans lose to Titans

Associated Press  

Stroud was far from the only Houston Texan who struggled Sunday in an embarrassing loss to the Tennessee Titans. I’ve got to be hard on myself and realize that games can come down to me making plays.” Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions as the Texans lost for the third time in four …

Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night
2 months, 1 week ago

Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans are looking to end their October season on a winning note against the New York Jets. Despite a 6-2 start, the Texans have some areas to clean up, including their passing game without Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins. The Jets, on the other hand, are struggling to find their footing after a 2-6 start. The game will …

Stroud's Passing Domination Helps Texans Secure Victory Over Colts
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Stroud's Passing Domination Helps Texans Secure Victory Over Colts

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in a thrilling game. C.J. Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown, while Joe Mixon added 102 yards and a score with a fumble recovery. The Texans dominated the game, forcing three turnovers and holding the Colts to only 32 passing yards. The win extends Houston's lead in the AFC South …

Mixon, Pierce Keep Houston's Offense Rolling Without Collins in Thrilling Win Over Patriots
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Mixon, Pierce Keep Houston's Offense Rolling Without Collins in Thrilling Win Over Patriots

Associated Press  

In the absence of star receiver Nico Collins, Houston's offense rolled to a 41-21 win over the New England Patriots. Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce returned to the lineup, contributing 13 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown, respectively, and 76 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Texans forced four turnovers and scored touchdowns on their first two …

Patriots' Maye Shows Promise in Loss to Texans
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Patriots' Maye Shows Promise in Loss to Texans

Associated Press  

Drake Maye had an encouraging first start for the New England Patriots in a loss to the Texans. He finished 22 of 30 for 243 yards with an 88.3 passer rating. He took his first snap as an NFL starting QB at 9:08 of the first quarter and showed signs of promise with a perfect throw that dropped into Kayshon …

Drake Maye gets shot as Patriots starting QB against Houston’s tough defense
3 months ago

Drake Maye gets shot as Patriots starting QB against Houston’s tough defense

Associated Press  

Houston at New England Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 7. The four-time Pro Bowler should be a bigger part of the game plan this week after NFL leading receiver Nico Collins was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury Wednesday. Diggs led the team with six receptions for 82 yards last week and has …

Drake Maye gets nod to start at QB as Patriots try to snap four-game losing streak
3 months ago

Drake Maye gets nod to start at QB as Patriots try to snap four-game losing streak

Associated Press  

— Jacoby Brissett won only one game as the New England Patriots’ starting quarterback. “It’s a winning league and we’re sitting here at 1-4,” Maye said when he subbed for Brissett in the weekly quarterback media availability. “It’s something you dream of, getting your first start in the NFL,” said Maye, who also said: “It’s an opportunity, against a good …

Nico Collins has another big game, shines for Texans through consistent first four games
3 months, 1 week ago

Nico Collins has another big game, shines for Texans through consistent first four games

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Through the ups and downs of the first four games, the stellar play of Nico Collins has been the one constant for the Houston Texans. He’s always somebody that I lean on.” Collins has remained Stroud’s favorite option this season despite the blockbuster offseason trade for four-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs. Sunday was Stroud’s eighth game with …

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start
3 months, 1 week ago

Another poor passing day for the Patriots leads to more questions about when Drake Maye will start

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — The passing game for the New England Patriots has yet to get off the ground this season behind veteran Jacoby Brissett. Brissett failed to reach 200 yards passing for a fourth straight game, threw an interception that was returned for a touchdown, lost a fumble and took six sacks in a 30-13 loss to the San …

It’s time for the Patriots to make a change at QB and start rookie Drake Maye
3 months, 1 week ago

It’s time for the Patriots to make a change at QB and start rookie Drake Maye

New York Times  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — After his third fumble on another miserable day for the New England Patriots offense, quarterback Jacoby Brissett looked up toward the cloudless California sky and exhaled. GO DEEPER 49ers sack Jacoby Brissett six times in 30-13 win over Patriots: Takeaways So I’m not afraid to say it: It’s time for a change. It’s time for Drake …

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After just two snaps, the Houston Texans had a good indication of how Sunday’s game against the Vikings was going to play out. He’d thrown 266 passes without an interception, a streak that went back to Nov. 19, 2023, and covered a span of nine starts, including two playoff games. After the game, Stroud gave credit to the …

Patriots' top draft pick Drake Maye makes NFL debut in blowout loss to Jets
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots' top draft pick Drake Maye makes NFL debut in blowout loss to Jets

Daily Mail  

There wasn't much to cheer about for Patriots fans during their team's 24-3 loss to the Jets on Thursday night, but they at least got a look at rookie quarterback Drake Maye. The rookie had some decent moments, as he completed 4-of-8 passes for 22 yards, but also took two sacks as the Jets defense put him under pressure. Drake …

C.J. Stroud’s advice to Caleb Williams — ‘Learn from those mistakes’ — is met by blank stare
3 months, 3 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud’s advice to Caleb Williams — ‘Learn from those mistakes’ — is met by blank stare

LA Times  

Maybe Caleb Williams just isn’t used to someone grabbing him by the shoulder pads and saying, “Come here.” Especially when that someone is a rival quarterback only six weeks — and one extremely impressive rookie season — his senior. But Williams gave the impression he wasn’t thrilled by the advice, with some on social media going as far as saying …

Patriots’ pocket is not yet safe enough for Drake Maye to take over for Jacoby Brissett
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Patriots’ pocket is not yet safe enough for Drake Maye to take over for Jacoby Brissett

Associated Press  

The New England Patriots showed in Week 2 why they are sticking with Jacoby Brissett at quarterback over first-round draft pick Drake Maye. Because even when he’s not getting hit, or any quarterback, if they’re back there and they feel people around him, it always is going to affect you a little bit.” Although the Patriots came into the season …

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener
4 months ago

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener

Associated Press  

Stroud and Anthony Richardson found themselves in the same spot when they met in Week 2 last season. So, whatever I’ve got to do to do that, I’m going to do it.” Winning a season opener certainly would be a welcome change for a franchise that last started 1-0 in 2013. It’s not an easy thing to do, so I …

Return of Stroud, addition of Diggs vaults Houston Texans into Super Bowl contention
4 months, 1 week ago

Return of Stroud, addition of Diggs vaults Houston Texans into Super Bowl contention

Associated Press  

HOUSTON TEXANS EXPECTATIONS: The Texans made a remarkable turnaround last season with first-year coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.J. The team should be improved thanks to the new additions and the continued development of last year’s AP Offensive Player of the Year Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who won the defensive rookie honor. NEW FACES: Diggs, Mixon, …

Should rookie Drake Maye be the Patriots’ starting quarterback?
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Should rookie Drake Maye be the Patriots’ starting quarterback?

New York Times  

— Midway through the third quarter of the New England Patriots’ second preseason game last week against the Philadelphia Eagles, rookie quarterback Drake Maye offered exactly what the team had been seeking. GO DEEPER Patriots stock report: Risers and fallers on a night Drake Maye excelled The Patriots’ long-held plan has been to take it slow with Maye. But today, …

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers
5 months ago

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers

Associated Press  

Stroud threw a touchdown pass to Tank Dell in his preseason debut to help the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-12 on Friday night. 2 overall pick in 2023, threw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdown last season, leading the Texans to the AFC South championship and a victory over Cleveland in the wild-card round. “I threw it a …

Drake Maye has at times looked like the quarterback answer the Patriots have been seeking
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Drake Maye has at times looked like the quarterback answer the Patriots have been seeking

Associated Press  

— At times, Drake Maye looked like the answer to the quarterback conundrum the New England Patriots have been seeking since Tom Brady’s departure in 2020. Drafted third overall in this year’s NFL Draft, Maye made the play of the day during Friday’s training camp practice when he connected with fellow rookie Ja’Lynn Polk, who leaped over two defenders to …

Rookie Stroud shows poise beyond his years in leading Texans to divisional round of playoffs
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Rookie Stroud shows poise beyond his years in leading Texans to divisional round of playoffs

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Rookie C.J. He’s a special individual in that way.” Stroud even impressed Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, who he’ll square off against Saturday in the divisional round, with his work against the Browns. “When we’ve needed it most, I feel like just throughout the entire season, and now in this moment, he’s the leader we need him to be,” …

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts
1 year ago

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback C.J. “Everybody’s fighting till that last play, that’s what it’s about,” coach DeMeco Ryans said as the Texans shouted and danced after earning their first playoff berth since 2019. He opted to try a 57-yard field goal midway through the third quarter that would have broken the 14-14 tie, but Matt Gay’s kick hit the right …

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol
1 year ago

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against Tennessee is uncertain. “He’s in stage four of the concussion protocol, still has one more phase,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. He’s still progressing in the right direction so happy about …

Texans will continue playoff chase without star rookie WR Tank Dell
1 year, 1 month ago

Texans will continue playoff chase without star rookie WR Tank Dell

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans escaped with a win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. I can’t sugarcoat it.” Stroud had another strong game Sunday, throwing for 274 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. I still have things I need to clean up every week.” WHAT’S WORKING Houston’s secondary had perhaps its best performance of the season Sunday. “To …

Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17
1 year, 1 month ago

Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Nico Collins had the best game of his career, and the Texans’ defense came up huge to help Houston hand Denver its first loss since mid-October. Collins had a career-high 191 yards receiving and a fourth-quarter touchdown after fellow wideout Tank Dell left early with a season-ending broken leg, and Jimmie Ward intercepted Russell Wilson in the end …

QB Stroud continues to shine for Texans, leads another game-winning drive
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Stroud continues to shine for Texans, leads another game-winning drive

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Another week, another game-winning drive by C.J. He understands that: ’I believe in my teammates, I believe in myself, and I believe in the O-line that is protecting me and I know I’m going to make plays.’” He threw for 356 yards and a touchdown and overcame three turnovers to give the Texans their most wins in a …

C.J. Stroud leads another game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals 30-27 on last-second field goal
1 year, 1 month ago

C.J. Stroud leads another game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals 30-27 on last-second field goal

Associated Press  

Stroud keeps showing he is the most exciting rookie quarterback in the NFL since. Stroud, a former Ohio State quarterback and the second overall pick in this year’s draft by the Houston Texans, bested Burrow and ended a four-game win streak by the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Burrow also had a good day statistically — 347 yards passing and two …

Stroud has 5 TDs and rookie-record 470 yards passing to lift Texans past Bucs 39-37
1 year, 2 months ago

Stroud has 5 TDs and rookie-record 470 yards passing to lift Texans past Bucs 39-37

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Down by four with less than a minute to go Sunday, rookie quarterback C.J. I’m going to make the plays.” Stroud threw for five touchdowns and a rookie-record 470 yards to lift the Texans to a 39-37 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a wild back-and-forth game. “You see it off the field, on the field, they …

Texans’ C.J. Stroud sets rookie record, RB kicks field goal in electric win over Bucs
1 year, 2 months ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud sets rookie record, RB kicks field goal in electric win over Bucs

New York Times  

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie performances in NFL history as he threw for 470 yards and five touchdown passes — including a go-ahead score to fellow rookie Tank Dell with six seconds to play — in his team’s 39-37 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Stroud, …

Bryce Young beats C.J. Stroud as Panthers claim first victory of season over Texans 15-13
1 year, 2 months ago

Bryce Young beats C.J. Stroud as Panthers claim first victory of season over Texans 15-13

Associated Press  

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Bryce Young has heard the criticism, the suggestion that Carolina made the wrong choice by taking him No. 1 overall pick did just that, moving the Panthers 86 yards in 15 plays to set up Eddy Pineiro’s winning 23-yard field goal as time expired, giving Carolina its first victory of the season over the Stroud’s Texans, 15-13. …

Stroud throws 2 TD passes, defense makes late stops to lead Texans over Saints 20-13
1 year, 2 months ago

Stroud throws 2 TD passes, defense makes late stops to lead Texans over Saints 20-13

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — After failing to get a late stop in a loss to the Falcons last week, the Houston Texans got two in the last five minutes on Sunday to secure a victory over the New Orleans Saints. That’s all I care about.” The Texans led 17-10 at halftime and made it 20-10 on a 22-yard field goal with about …

Texans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle
1 year, 3 months ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle

Associated Press  

Rookie quarterbacks are getting their chances early this season. Stroud is now part of a far more elite group, joining Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players to throw for at least 1,200 yards with no interceptions in the first four games of the season. It hasn’t been as easy for the …

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury
1 year, 3 months ago

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury

Associated Press  

Stroud has thrown for the second-most yards by a rookie through his first four games in NFL history. Stroud threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Stroud, the second overall pick in the draft, continued his strong start and he threw a TD pass to …

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