C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers
4 months, 1 week 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 little deep for him.” Allen finished 17 of 23 for 193 yards, a late interception and a third-quarter touchdown pass to Connor Heyward. He’s expected to pair on the defensive line with Will Anderson Jr. “Seeing Danielle get after the quarterback, that’s why we brought him here,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said.

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Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 3 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 …

Texans' Stroud Ready to Bounce Back Against Colts
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Texans' Stroud Ready to Bounce Back Against Colts

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans are confident that quarterback C.J. Stroud will bounce back from his poor performance last week against the Green Bay Packers. Despite having a career-low 86 yards passing and no touchdown passes, Stroud is using the experience as a learning opportunity and is determined to improve his performance. The Texans will look to Stroud to lead them to …

C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans hadn’t scored in the second half and had punted on five straight possessions Sunday when they got one last chance to avoid being upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stroud threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, capped by a 1-yard pass to third-string running back Dare Ogunbowale with 18 seconds left, to give the Texans …

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
3 months 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 …

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

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener
3 months, 2 weeks 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
3 months, 3 weeks 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, …

Houston’s Stroud thrilled to chat with L.A.'s Stafford after Texans and Rams joint practice
4 months ago

Houston’s Stroud thrilled to chat with L.A.'s Stafford after Texans and Rams joint practice

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston’s C.J. “ I wasn’t trying to be a fan boy.” Stroud also wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to pick the brain of Stafford, who is entering his 16th NFL season. “I’ll never forget playing Brett when he was in Minnesota and I was in Detroit, and he came up to me and was like: ‘Hey …

C.J. Stroud, Texans encouraged for future after remarkable turnaround
11 months ago

C.J. Stroud, Texans encouraged for future after remarkable turnaround

Associated Press  

Stroud and the Houston Texans couldn’t reach the AFC championship game for the first time in franchise history. “We’re good, we’re going to be good next year,” Anderson said Stroud told him. We’re heading in the right direction.” Stroud said he hated to see Anderson upset and wanted to remind him that more good times are ahead. It’s encouraging to …

Rookie Stroud shows poise beyond his years in leading Texans to divisional round of playoffs
11 months 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,” …

CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his

Associated Press  

Stroud’s rookie campaign has been so remarkable that he’s turned around the Houston Texans and restored hope among fans in a city that had all but given up on this franchise after three dreadful and often embarrassing seasons. “He’s a very present person and he’s very emotionally and mentally invested … on a personal level and what we’re trying to …

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol
11 months, 3 weeks 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 hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston lost for the second time in three games this past weekend and now the Texans must wait to see if star rookie quarterback C.J. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud is improving and returned to team meetings late last week, but the second overall pick hasn’t practiced since he was injured against the Jets and it’s unclear if …

C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol after late-game blow in Texans’ loss vs Jets
1 year ago

C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol after late-game blow in Texans’ loss vs Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — C.J. Stroud is in the concussion protocol after injuring his head in the final minutes of the Houston Texans’ 30-6 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. “We’ll see how he progresses throughout the week,” Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said. “It’s super tough,” Mills said of seeing Stroud hurt. Obviously, it’s tough seeing him go …

Texans will continue playoff chase without star rookie WR Tank Dell
1 year 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 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 …

Bengals face difficult path to repeat of last season’s run to division title
1 year, 1 month ago

Bengals face difficult path to repeat of last season’s run to division title

Associated Press  

CINCINNATI — There’s nothing unusual about the Cincinnati Bengals being 5-4 at this point of the season, but they may look back on their early struggles and Sunday’s loss to visiting Houston as too much to overcome this year. This year, the AFC North may be tougher than ever — the Bengals are in last place — and Cincinnati’s remaining …

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 …

Steeled by lessons off the field, C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm
1 year, 1 month ago

Steeled by lessons off the field, C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm

New York Times  

HOUSTON — By now, C.J. “If he’s gonna do something, that motherf—er is gonna do it.” Teammate Case Keenum says, “Every week C.J. The “ball-placement specialist” — the label Stroud gave himself during last spring’s NFL Scouting Combine — seems apt. “Even when there wasn’t much hope.” Stroud, shown taking a free throw before the Lakers-Rockets game this week, has …

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

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, 2 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, 2 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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