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There were questions about how well the Houston Texans would perform in their Wild Card playoff game against the Cleveland Browns. While they had a fine regular season in winning the AFC South and they had homefield advantage, they also were lining up with a rookie quarterback under center. If that was supposed to be […]

The Houston Texans made a strong statement with their 45-14 win over the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Wild Card round. Rookie quarterback CJ Stroud impressed on offense, while Will Anderson Jr. had a solid defensive showing. Thus, DeMeco Ryans gave them bold Rookie of the Year predictions. DeMeco Ryans sang CJ Stroud and Will […]

In a playoff debut that will be etched into the annals of NFL history, budding star CJ Stroud led the Houston Texans to a resounding 45-14 victory over the Cleveland Browns in the AFC Wild Card matchup. The 22-year-old quarterback’s stellar performance not only secured the Texans’ first playoff win since 2019, but also positioned […]

The Texans’ CJ Stroud helped lead the team to an incredible victory over Joe Flacco and the Browns on Saturday night. Stroud made rookie quarterback history with the Texans, beating one of the NFL’s most familiar Super Bowl winning quarterbacks in the process. Stroud’s success caused some fans to take aim at Panthers rookie Bryce […]

The Houston Texans are moving on to the next round of the NFL playoffs in large part because of their young quarterback. Rookie signal-caller CJ Stroud was simply outstanding Saturday night versus the Cleveland Browns during an AFC Wild Card showdown at home. Making it even more impressive is the fact that it was just […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud is the franchise’s present and future. There is no stopping the first-year quarterback from dominating on the field against the Cleveland Browns Saturday night at home during an AFC Wild Card showdown. The game has even yet to end, but Stroud has already bested an NFL record for rookies, […]

The Houston Texans and Cleveland Browns are battling it out in the opening game of the 2024 NFL Playoffs, and Texans quarterback CJ Stroud was dominant in the first half. Stroud threw for 236 yards and three touchdowns as the Texans took control of the game, and fans are going wild: Panthers fan seeing CJ […]

The Houston Texans are taking on the Cleveland Browns in the opening round of the playoffs. However, CJ Stroud may have just lost one of his most consistent weapons early on in the contest. After the team’s opening drive, veteran wide receiver Noah Brown fell to a shoulder injury. The Texans claim Brown is officially […]

The Houston Texans pulled off one of the best shockers in AFC Conference history this season, overtaking the Jacksonville Jaguars on their way to a 10-7 record and AFC South crown. The Texans are being commandeered by first-year Coach DeMeco Ryans, who admitted a crucial truth about the team recently. Texans GM Nick Caserio shared […]

As the Houston Texans gear up for an electrifying showdown on Super Wild Card Weekend against the Cleveland Browns, the stakes have never been higher. With a solid 10-7 season record and a resounding victory in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts, the Texans are ready to unleash a wave of game-changing performances. This will […]

The 2023 NFL draft class is going down as a historic one at the quarterback position. It started on draft night. During the 2023 NFL Draft, a record 12 quarterbacks were taken in the first five rounds. There were a number of elite prospects that went high in the draft, like Bryce Young (first overall), […]

It was a celebratory night for the Houston Texans Saturday as they beat the Indianapolis Colts to claim the AFC South and knock their rival out of the playoffs. Rookie sensation C.J. Stroud led the way to the win as he connected with his favorite target in wide receiver Nico Collins who had nine catches […]

Nearly every single man in the Texans locker room was not just ready, but eager to give CJ Stroud his well deserved flowers following Houston’s win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, which secured a playoff berth for the upstart Texans. To a man, each of the Texans who spoke after the game gave […]

The Houston Texans finished off their magical regular season with a win against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night. It was a close game the entire night, but the Texans came out on top after a brutal drop by the Colts on their final possession of the game on a fourth and one in the […]

What a season it has been for CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Texans were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season, but because of that, they had an early pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With that pick, they selected CJ Stroud from Ohio State, and it was one of […]

For the first time since 2019, the Houston Texans are headed to the playoffs. Behind the stellar play of rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, the Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 23-19 on Saturday night. After the game, head coach DeMeco Ryans talked about his team’s mindset in advance of the critical matchup with the Colts. Ryans […]

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday to secure their postseason ticket. Quarterback CJ Stroud led the Texans to victory, and he was visibly emotional after securing the team’s first playoff berth in five seasons. The entire sports world was watching and reacted swiftly with admiration for Stroud and the rest of the […]

The Houston Texans are headed to the playoffs after they topped the Indianapolis Colts 23-19 on Saturday. Quarterback CJ Stroud led the Texans to victory by going 20-26 for 264 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. As the game ended, Stroud was overcome with emotion: CJ Stroud crying after clinching a spot in the […]

The Houston Texans are set to face the Indianapolis Colts in a win-or-go-home game in Week 18. The winner of this game will be guaranteed at least a wild card spot with the chance to win the AFC South division. As of this writing, the Texans are the favorites to win. Will that actually happen, […]

It’s “win and you’re in” for the Houston Texans this Saturday as they prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts for a shot at the AFC South and/or a playoff berth. With a win, the Texans will eliminate the Colts and make the playoffs. With a win and a Jaguars loss, the Texans can win […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to host the Houston Texans this weekend in the city known as the ‘Crossroads of America’ in Indiana. The Texans have battled injuries all season long, most noteworthy to quarterback CJ Stroud, the Ohio State rookie and odds-on favorite for Rookie of the Year in the National Football League this […]

C.J. Stroud made his triumphant return to the Houston Texans in the team’s 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Head coach DeMeco Ryans had nothing but praise for Stroud in his first game back since missing the last two games due to concussion protocol. “He was efficient all day…Everybody knows the type of player he […]

The Houston Texans will host the Tennessee Titans in a Week 17 matchup needing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. This game will feature two rookie signal callers, as CJ Stroud and Will Levis are both set to return from injury for their respective teams. The last time these two teams played, Houston […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is reportedly out of the NFL’s concussion protocol ahead of this weekend’s game against the Tennessee Titans, according to Ian Rapoport. This is big news for the Texans, who are in the thick of the AFC playoff race and need every win they can get. CJ Stroud has been out […]

The Houston Texans got a positive CJ Stroud injury update on the concussion that has kept him out of the team’s last two games. It now sounds like the rookie QB will start practicing with the team as soon as Wednesday, clearing the way for him to return for the Texans’ Week 17 game against […]

DeMeco Ryans is starting to have a vision of what a squad around CJ Stroud looks like. They will continue to strive to get moving parts from the NFL Draft and through trades. But, one move from the Denver Broncos definitely helped his Houston Texans out. Kareem Jackson was waived by Sean Payton’s squad and […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud saw his dazzling rookie season come to a halt due to his nagging concussion. But with the Texans firmly in the playoff hunt, Stroud is looking to ensure he doesn’t miss much more time. Stroud was already ruled out for Week 16 with his concussion. However, he is making strides […]

Houston Texans fans’ worst fears have been confirmed. For the second straight week, quarterback CJ Stroud has been ruled out with a concussion, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This was the expected outcome for the Offensive Rookie of the Year contender, but that doesn’t make his impending absence much easier to accept. Sunday’s […]

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty of the NFL season and with that comes fantasy football playoffs where dreams are shattered and championships are won. Most leagues find their semifinal matchups landing in Week 16 and there is a ton to keep an eye on this weekend in the NFL world. In regular football […]

This season, the NFL has witnessed two of the best rookie performances by offensive players in recent memory. Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud would be obvious AP Offensive Rookie of the Year winners in any other year. Unfortunately, they will have to compete for an award they both […]

There’s been no shortage of talented rookies who have emerged throughout the year, proving that the scouts who vouched for them and the GM’s who drafted them knew what they were doing. Most seasons, guys like Sam LaPorta, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Addison, Jahmyr Gibbs, Tank Dell and Rashee Rice would all have very compelling cases […]

The prospect of C.J. Stroud returning to the Houston Texans lineup in Week 16 is looking dimmer and dimmer. On Wednesday, coach DeMeco Ryans made it clear that the team would not rush their prized quarterback back, but they also wouldn’t hesitate to get him back on the field this season. Only when Stroud is […]

The Houston Texans have suddenly become a fringe playoff team in 2023 with rookie quarterback CJ Stroud under center and kept it rolling in Week 15. But, that was without Stroud, who is currently in concussion protocol ahead of Week 16. And by the looks of it, he could miss another game this weekend given […]

Without CJ Stroud under center, the Houston Texans (8-6) pulled off a desperately-needed comeback victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday to remain just outside the playoff picture and in contention for the AFC South title. But can their postseason aspirations survive another game sans the prized rookie? Unfortunately, that is the exact scenario facing […]

A feel-good story is quickly becoming nightmarish for Houston Texans fans, following the news that rookie quarterback CJ Stroud will not be cleared for Sunday’s road game against the Tennessee Titans, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This was expected, based on the latest reports, but is nevertheless devastating for a team just outside the playoff picture […]

The Houston Texans are in the middle of a playoff push. However, CJ Stroud is currently dealing with an injury and it’s not looking like he’ll be ready to go in Week 15. This creates a major speed bump for Houston’s chances of making the postseason. Now, he’s not officially ruled out. But CJ Stroud […]

It’s a stressful time to be a middling team in the AFC these days. Before Week 15 action kicked off, there were six teams in the conference with a 7-6 record fighting for the final two wild card spots. One team on the outside looking in? The Houston Texans. Entering Week 14, the Texans were […]

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has remained in the NFL’s concussion protocol, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game in question. He has not practiced with the team this week after going down with a head injury against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, per Aaron Wilson at Houston’s NBC TV. Texans’ Davis Mills served […]

The Texans have been spoiled by the play of CJ Stroud in his rookie season to a certain extent, but Stroud’s magnificent rookie season is in jeopardy at this point in time due to an injury. The former Ohio State Buckeye has thrown for 20 touchdowns against just five interceptions so far on the year. […]