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CJ Stroud has been impressive to begin his NFL career with the Houston Texans. However, Stroud isn’t the only Texans QB to have caught the NFL’s eye. Teams around the league have called the Texans inquiring about a trade for backup Case Keenum. However, Houston has shut those teams down as they reportedly value his […]

How about the Houston Texans, huh? Houston came into the 2023 season with little to no expectations. With a rookie quarterback in CJ Stroud at the helm and a young supporting cast, not to mention a rookie HC, no one expected this team to be good. However, a quarter of the season in, and the […]

We’re now four games into the careers of top 2023 draft picks Bryce Young and CJ Stroud. Both being natives of Southern California, the two have actually been friends and competitors since middle school. So far, Stroud has been excellent for the Houston Texans, averaging over 300 yards per game with six touchdowns and no […]

Losing their last two games after winning their first two, the Atlanta Falcons’ Week 6 game against the Houston Texans is now one that will be important for the rest of their season. The good news for the Falcons is that they’ll be back home in Mercedes-Benz Stadium this Sunday. *Watch NFL games LIVE with […]

The Houston Texans are a young team that has played well this season. Houston drafted quarterback CJ Stroud with the second overall pick in the draft before trading back up for the third overall pick and selecting pass rusher Will Anderson. The Texans are in the AFC South, and the division is in a close […]

As everyone predicted, the number four fantasy football quarterback through the first four weeks of the season is new Green Bay Packers starter Jordan Love while rookie Anthony Richardson is second on a points-per-game basis. The incomparable Patrick Mahomes — who has four interceptions on the season — is barely in the top 10 while […]

The Carolina Panthers reportedly want to add a starting-caliber wide receiver to help Bryce Young with his transition to the NFL. That makes a lot of sense, considering the Panthers kind of went all-in on Young as their quarterback. To acquire the Chicago Bears’ No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, Carolina surrendered […]

CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans have gotten off to a relatively surprising start to the 2023 season. Although most pundits predicted Houston to be among the NFL’s worst teams this season, the rookie Stroud has led the team to an even 2-2 record thus far, including back-to-back blowout wins over the Jacksonville Jaguars and […]

CJ Stroud is starting to prove why he should have been the first pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. The rookie has become a revelation for the Houston Texans and even snapped their nearly two-year home-win drought. Their win against the Pittsburgh Steelers all but proved that he is the next big thing in the […]

It seems that Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud is finally getting into rhythm in the pros. He does look like he’s starting to figure things out in the NFL, and he showed that again on Sunday during the Texans’ 30-6 victory at home over the Pittsburgh Steelers. As a former Ohio State Buckeyes star, […]

Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker TJ Watt gave credit to Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud following their Week 4 loss. With CJ Stroud under center, the Texans routed the Steelers 30-6 on Sunday. TJ Watt shared his thoughts on CJ Stroud with KPRC 2’s Aaron Wilson after the game. “I don’t want to take any credit from […]

CJ Stroud is starting to make a name for himself as a Houston Texans legend. The young quarterback has shown flashes of greatness for the past two games. He squared off against Trevor Lawrence and, now, had to deal with a tough Pittsburgh Steelers secondary with Kenny Pickett leading the offense for Sunday Night Football. […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud has turned heads in the first four starts of his NFL career, and he spoke about what the start has been like for him after a blowout 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. “For me it’s just the beginning,” CJ Stroud said, via DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN. […]

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 […]