{
  "id": 12728855,
  "title": "C.J. Stroud was mic'd up in the Texans game vs. the Cowboys. He explains why and his passion",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/07/c-j-stroud-was-micd-up-in-the-texans-game-vs-the-cowboys-he-explains",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-07T22:40:54.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/c-j-stroud-micd-texans-224054438.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A video of Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud, captured during a game against the Dallas Cowboys, has been circulating on social media. In the video, Stroud can be seen celebrating a touchdown with wide receiver Nico Collins. Unlike his usual reserved demeanor in public, Stroud's passion for the game is evident in the clip.\n\nStroud told the media that his enthusiasm is genuine and not just for the cameras. \"I've always been passionate. I've always loved playing this game,\" he said. \"This game has truly done incredible things for me and my family, and I believe God has put a certain fire in me to have an excitement about playing each play.\"\n\nThe Texans posted the video with Stroud's mic on, which showcases him hyping himself up after scoring, doing his handshake with Collins, and reacting on the sideline. Stroud explained that he usually declines to participate in mic-up situations, but his teammates enjoy seeing him at that level. \"We could be playing in Sunnyside, I would be excited to play this game. I really love this game,\" he stated.\n\nAmidst the Texans' 0-4 record this season, Stroud has been the standout player on the offense. He has thrown for over 300 yards twice this year, including a performance in the 34-30 loss to the Cowboys, where he found Collins for two touchdowns. However, Stroud acknowledged that while he feels the rhythm and hits his targets, he still aims to improve, particularly in third-down situations and in the red zone.",
  "summary": "C.J. Stroud usually says no to be mic'd up but he did this week against the Cowboys. He explains his passion after a TD pass to Nico Collins.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}