Texans’ duo of C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans highlights a big season for rookies
11 months, 1 week ago

Texans’ duo of C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans highlights a big season for rookies

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Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The rookie quarterback and first-year coach became the fifth set of newcomers in NFL history to make the playoffs after leading a turnaround in Houston from last place to first in the AFC South. He broke a 63-year-old record for rookies of 1,473 yards set by Houston’s Bill Groman in a 14-game season in 1960 and Jaylen Waddle’s record of 104 catches for Miami set in 2021. The Lions had a pair of rookie playmakers that helped them win their first division title since 1993: first-round running back Jahmyr Gibbs and second-round tight end Sam LaPorta. DIVISION DOINGS Dallas’ win on Sunday against Washington assured the NFC East of a record 19th straight season without a repeat champion.

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Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues
11 months, 1 week ago

Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Virtually no one expected the Houston Texans to make the playoffs this season, much less win after they got in. It’s not about what people say.” Right now, the NFL world is raving about the 22-year-old Stroud after he threw three touchdown passes in his playoff debut to become the youngest quarterback to win a postseason game. “I …

Rams WR Puka Nacua sets rookie records for yards and catches
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Rams WR Puka Nacua sets rookie records for yards and catches

Associated Press  

SANTA CLARA, Calif. — Puka Nacua couldn’t have scripted a much better ending to his first regular season in the NFL than what played out on Sunday. Nacua caught a touchdown pass on the opening drive of the game and then had to wait until the third quarter until his task was complete, having set the NFL rookie records for …

Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta’s knee injury is ‘not good news,’ coach Dan Campbell says
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Lions rookie TE Sam LaPorta’s knee injury is ‘not good news,’ coach Dan Campbell says

Associated Press  

DETROIT — Detroit Lions rookie tight end Sam LaPorta may have been a casualty of coach Dan Campbell’s decision to play all his starters in hopes of his team making a modest improvement in its playoff position. “It’s not as bad as it looked, but it’s not good news,” Campbell said after his team closed the regular season with a …

C.J. Stroud isn’t the only rookie chasing records. Don’t sleep on the Rams’ Puka Nacua
1 year, 1 month ago

C.J. Stroud isn’t the only rookie chasing records. Don’t sleep on the Rams’ Puka Nacua

LA Times  

Might as well engrave the nameplate on the NFL offensive rookie of the year award now. Stroud, the second overall pick in this year’s draft out of Ohio State, is on pace to pass for nearly 5,000 yards, which would smash the rookie record of 4,374 yards set by the Indianapolis Colts’ Andrew Luck in 2012. It probably won’t be …

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 …

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 …

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