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Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud has gotten off to a strong start in his NFL career. Can Alex Highsmith and the Pittsburgh Steelers slow him down in their Week 4 matchup? Alex Highsmith feels the Steelers should pick their spots against Stroud on Sunday. It starts with stuffing the Texans’ running game so they […]

A lot of work has to be done in the Houston Texans’ offense to even up their season record ahead of their matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers. It all starts with Bobby Slowik and the schematics that he runs for the game. He did a great job in drawing up plays for the team when […]

The Houston Texans enter a Week 4 home matchup with the Pittsburgh Steelers on a high after upsetting the Jacksonville Jaguars thanks to more electric quarterback play from CJ Stroud and some help from the special teams unit in Week 3. Ahead of the Texans-Steelers game, we’ll be making our Texans Week 4 predictions. The […]

The outstanding play of Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud  has gotten the attention of New York Giants legend Eli Manning. Manning shared his thoughts on Stroud in an interview with The Spun’s Chris Rosvoglu on Tuesday. “That’s tough. I haven’t seen every single game this season, but I know CJ Stroud is playing well […]

After putting together back-to-back standout performances, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is the new betting favorite to win the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year Award on BetOnline, according to Sean Pendergast. Stroud overtakes Atlanta Falcons running back Bijan Robinson, the preseason favorite, after three games. The Ohio State product has a slight edge over […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud has impressed so far this season, and he broke Hall of Famer and legendary Houston Oilers quarterback Warren Moon’s record for most attempts without throwing an interception in a quarterback’s firs three starts. “Records are made to be broken,” Warren Moon said, via Mark Berman of Fox 26. “That […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud finally tasted success for the first time in the NFL regular season after he led his team to a 37-17 victory over Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. Stroud is a winner, as he proved during his time in Columbus in college with Ohio State football. And […]

Houston Texans tight end Brevin Jordan believes rookie quarterback CJ Stroud is the real deal. Jordan raved about CJ Stroud following the Texans’ 37-17 rout of the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3, per KPRC 2 Houston’s Aaron Wilson. Brevin Jordan @Brevinjordan on C.J. Stroud #Texans #NFL 'That quarterback is unbelievable, man. I was just telling […]

CJ Stroud has finally gotten the hang of running the Houston Texans offense. They got their first win of the season in NFL Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. A lot of it had to do with their quarterback’s efficiency all throughout the four quarters of the game. Stroud even joined an elite list of […]

It was a good weekend for Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud and his former coach and teammates, Ryan Day and Ohio State. After the Buckeyes came back to win a thriller vs. Notre Dame, Stroud got the first win of his NFL career when his Texans beat the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3. So, when […]

The Houston Texans picked up a 37-17 win in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is the first victory of quarterback CJ Stroud’s career, and head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke about Stroud’s future after the impressive performance. “Humble young man,” DeMeco Ryans said, via Aaron Rilson of KPRC2. “If he keeps his mindset like […]

The Houston Texans are coming off a Week 2 defeat to the Indianapolis Colts. As they prepare to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 3, several bold predictions can be made about the outcome of the game. In this article, we will explore four bold predictions for the Houston Texans’ Week 3 matchup against the […]

The Jacksonville Jaguars Week 3 game against the Houston Texans features one of the largest betting lines of the 2023 NFL season. Our Jaguars-Texans predictions suggest that Trevor Lawrence and Jacksonville are about to make a statement against the worst team in the AFC South. The Jaguars are coming off a 17-9 loss against the […]

Houston Texans fans know that there are going to be plenty of growing pains for rookie quarterback CJ Stroud this year, but they also know how important it is for him to rack up NFL experience. His shoulder injury could potentially jeopardize that if not handled properly. But fear not, much like many hurlers, Stroud […]

The Houston Texans lost to the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 31-20 on Sunday, and rookie quarterback CJ Stroud had a better day than he did in Week 1 against the Baltimore Ravens, but he elaborated on the shoulder injury he has been dealing with that landed him on the injury report late in […]

As the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts faced off in Week 2, CJ Stroud and Anthony Richardson faced off for the first time at the NFL level. With Richardson not being able to finish the game, Stroud had some words of encouragement for his fellow rookie QB. Richardson was knocked out of the contest due […]

The Houston Texans dropped to 0-2 after losing to the Indianapolis Colts by the score of 31-20, but rookie quarterback CJ Stroud is still keeping his confidence after the loss. “Once we play together as a team, watch out,” CJ Stroud said, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC2. Stroud did have a better day against the […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans isn’t worried about rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Physically, or otherwise. Stroud’s status for Houston’s Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts was a bit up in the air. The Texans listed Stroud as questionable with a shoulder injury during the week, and he was limited at practice on Friday. […]

The Houston Texans opened their 2023 campaign with a 25-9 loss to the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1, but they should have a decent shot to pull out a victory in Week 2 as they go up against the Indianapolis Colts. With the game quickly approaching, though, the team has gotten a bit of a […]

Anthony Richardson and CJ Stroud are fellow first-round picks from the 2023 NFL Draft. Stroud was the 2nd overall pick by the Houston Texans, and Richardson went 4th to the Indianapolis Colts. In Week 2, the rookie quarterbacks will face off in their first meeting in the NFL. Let’s compare their careers to this point. […]

CJ Stroud’s debut with the Houston Texans in Week 1 didn’t go according to plan. Houston was defeated in convincing fashion by the Baltimore Ravens. Stroud performed fairly well, going 28-44 through the air. However, he didn’t record a touchdown in the loss. Things have taken a turn for the worse ahead of Week 2, […]

The Houston Texans want C.J. Stroud to lead them back into a stretch of winning. But head coach DeMeco Ryans and the team know that it’s going to take a lot of time before the second-overall pick feels truly comfortable at the NFL level. Stroud is already held in high regard, as primarily evidenced by […]

The Houston Texans completed their Week 1 matchup with the Baltimore Ravens with a 25-9 loss in M&T Bank Stadium. Houston showed signs of promise during the first game of its 2023 campaign. 10 Texans finished Sunday’s loss with at least one reception. Receiver Nico Collins, a former third-round selection in the 2021 NFL Draft, led Houston with […]

Rookie quarterbacks go through growing pains, and it is hard for them to find success in the win/loss department early in their careers. That was the case during week 1 of NFL action. Three rookie quarterbacks made their starting debuts during the NFL Kickoff Week. Only once before (2012) have more rookies started this early […]

It was a rough debut for CJ Stroud of the Houston Texans. Despite his on-field struggles though, he definitely impressed his teammates after the game. When asked what his message to the offensive line would be, Stroud was careful not to throw them under the bus, but instead to stand by them and vow improvements […]

Week One is an opportunity for Lamar Jackson to show that he’s worthy of his status as one of the highest paid quarterbacks in the National Football League yet again. The Ravens QB has relied on hulking tight end Mark Andrews to make him look even better than he already is in recent years. The […]

The Houston Texans find themselves in a state of flux entering the 2023 NFL season, with former Ohio State Buckeyes signal caller C.J. Stroud having been named the team’s starting quarterback recently. Stroud responded to the announcement with emotions that many could not have predicted. The 2023 AFC South betting odds are strongly against Stroud […]

The new-look Houston Texans will enter the 2023 NFL season with a renewed sense of optimism, and for good reason. The Texans have overhauled a 3-13-1 team almost completely, bringing in franchise legend and new head coach DeMeco Ryans to turn the Texans around. After a successful draft that included the acquisition of potential franchise […]

The Houston Texans will kick off the 2023 NFL season in Week 1 by traveling to Maryland and facing Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens on the league’s opening Sunday. There are several Texans trades that the team could make between now and then. Houston could look to find another pass rusher or add depth […]

The Houston Texans’ Week 1 starter has been announced, and it’s CJ Stroud. After months of speculation (and some needless drama), the rookie quarterback is set to start for Houston against the Baltimore Ravens. This wasn’t surprising to most fans, considering his competition. Nonetheless, Houston fans can rest easy knowing that there won’t be any […]

It is official: CJ Stroud is going to be the starter under center for the Houston Texans come Week 1 of the 2023 NFL regular season. The announcement was made by head coach DeMeco Ryan following the Texans’ 17-13 road victory in their preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on the road Sunday night, […]

While the Houston Texans invested heavy NFL Draft capital in acquiring CJ Stroud, they have yet to officially name the No. 2 overall pick their starting quarterback. But even with Week 1 quickly approaching, Stroud doesn’t mind waiting a little longer for the Texans to make their decision. Stroud has started both of Houston’s preseason […]

Although QB CJ Stroud has not exactly posted jaw-dropping statistics during his NFL preseason appearances, the Ohio State product is still impressing his coaches. Houston Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke recently commented on Stroud’s prowess at the QB position. “He’s a very accurate passer. Nuances are showing up,” Burke said about Stroud, via Aaron Wilson […]

Houston Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is praising his new quarterback, CJ Stroud. Schultz signed with the Texans in the offseason after spending his first five seasons with the Dallas Cowboys. During a locker room interview, Schultz mentioned two things in particular that will make the rookie Stroud successful as he begins his NFL career. […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced that rookie quarterback CJ Stroud will start their third preseason game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. CJ Stroud has played in both of the Texans’ preseason games so far. In the first preseason game against the New England Patriots, […]

New Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is “proud” of the preseason performance so far of his rookie quarterback, CJ Stroud, but apparently, the QB hasn’t done enough yet in the games of Texans training camp to officially earn the Week 1 starting job over Davis Webb. Houston took Stroud No. 2 overall in the […]

Former Ohio State football quarterback and current Houston Texan CJ Stroud offered his take on the Buckeyes’ quarterback battle between Kyle McCord and Devin Brown. Via The Columbus Dispatch: “I think he’s definitely ready,” Stroud said of McCord, who was his teammate for his final two years with Ohio State. “He’s very accurate, very smart, […]

The Houston Texans are not expected to be one of the better teams in the NFL in 2023. Despite the minimal expectations, there is quite a bit of excitement surrounding the organization because of the culture shift that is underway. It starts from the top, as long time Texans linebacker DeMeco Ryans is in his […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud will start Saturday’s preseason game versus the Miami Dolphins, coach DeMeco Ryans said. #Texans HC DeMeco Ryans announced that CJ Stroud will once again be starting for Saturday's preseason game against the Miami Dolphins. Houston is yet to announce who will be their Week 1 starting QB when they […]