C.J. Stroud refuses to stay buried
Few players had as long of an offseason as Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. Despite the Texans winning a playoff game for the third consecutive year, it was the way their quarterback played in the postseason that had many suggesting that Houston should entertain trading the former No. 2 overall pick. In two playoff games […]
C.J. Stroud, the Houston Texans' quarterback, has been making waves with his impressive play despite a rocky postseason. After a solid 2025 season, many had suggested trading him, but Stroud proved everyone wrong with a stellar start to the 2026 season. In his early outings, Stroud went 70% completion, ranking sixth in the NFL in passing yards and throwing five touchdowns without a single interception.
His performance against the Tennessee Titans was nothing short of spectacular, as he led the team to a victory in London against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Stroud's impact on the Texans' success is undeniable, securing the seventh-highest EPA per play among quarterbacks with at least 100 snaps. His contributions have given Houston a renewed sense of hope, as they now find themselves tied with Mahomes with the seventh-highest EPA per play (min. 100 snaps). Despite some setbacks, Stroud's ability to perform under pressure has shown that he is far from replaceable and has become the backbone of the Texans' offense.
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