Category: C.J. Stroud

Texans’ C.J. Stroud ranks 13th in PFF grades among QBs in 2023

C.J. Stroud has already established himself one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL.

C.J. Stroud proved in 2023 he is already one of the better quarterbacks in the NFL in just his first season with the Houston Texans.

He finished the season first in passing yards per game, first in interception rate, eighth in passing yards and 13th in passing touchdowns. Stroud also finished as the 13th-graded quarterback in 2023, per Pro Football Focus. His aggression helped Stroud’s cause, as he led the league in percentage of passing attempts past the sticks at 46.7% and paced in the 87th percentile with a 94.7 PFF grade on those throws.

Stroud did all this with a first-time offensive play-caller in Bobby Slowik, two young pass-catchers in Nico Collins and Tank Dell and a quality offensive line. His prowess in the pocket culminated in an AFC South title, a playoff win and the NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year.

The 13th-rated quarterback isn’t a moniker to hang his hat on, but it’s a good starting point for a young and ascending quarterback. Stroud will start 2024 with a full season of experience under his belt with the same staff and – potentially – major upgrades either on the offensive line or with skill position players.

Watch: C.J. Stroud throws ridiculous TD pass to Ja’Marr Chase in Pro Bowl

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is lighting up his first Pro Bowl.

The 2024 Pro Bowl is underway and C.J. Stroud has returned to doing C.J. Stroud things.

After a phenomenal rookie year for the Houston Texans that is likely to earn him Offensive Rookie of the Year honors, Stroud decided that the hardware and an AFC Playoff win wasn’t enough.

He’s been dominant during his second-quarter appearance for the AFC Pro Bowl team under coach Peyton Manning and, on his second drive, showed off what makes him so special.

The rookie quarterback rolled to his left against pressure and fired a dime into the endzone for Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver Ja’Marr Chase. It was a throw that originally had the announcers wondering if it would be complete and instead left no doubt.

Here’s another angle:

The ball placement specialist has transitioned seamlessly to the NFL and Houston fans can watch one last glimpse of his dominance on ESPN before transitioning to the 2024 off-season.

Stroud threw a touchdown pass to Los Angeles Chargers Keenan Allen earlier in the Pro Bowl, too.

Texans vs. Titans final injury report: QB C.J. Stroud doubtful

The Houston Texans dropped their last Week 15 injury report, and QB C.J. Stroud is doubtful with a concussion.

The Houston Texans released their final injury report Friday as they prepare to engage the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium.

The only change from Thursday’s injury report is that DT Maliek Collins (chest) went from being limited to a full participant.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol. Stroud is doubtful for Sunday.

DE Will Anderson (ankle) and LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) did not participate and were ruled out. CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring) also did not participate and was ruled out.

WR Nico Collins (calf) and OT George Fant (hip) were also non-participants but were labeled questionable.

Also joining the questionable designation were WR Noah Brown (knee), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, who were also limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad), LT Laremy Tunsil (knee), and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans vs. Titans Thursday injury report: LT Laremy Tunsil full participant

LT Laremy Tunsil was the only change for the Houston Texans on the second injury report for Week 15.

The Houston Texans released their second injury report Thursday as they gear up to face the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium.

The only change from Wednesday’s injury report is that LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) was upgraded to a full participant.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol.

DE Will Anderson (ankle), LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), WR Nico Collins (calf), OT George Fant (hip), and CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring) were also non-participants.

WR Noah Brown (knee), DT Maliek Collins (chest), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, WR Robert Woods (rest) were limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad) and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For Tennessee, DL Denico Autry was a limited with a knee injury. QB Will Levis was a full participant with an ankle injury.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans vs. Titans Wednesday injury report: QB C.J. Stroud did not practice

The Houston Texans released their first injury report for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, and QB C.J. Stroud did not practice.

The Houston Texans released their first injury report for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol.

DE Will Anderson (ankle), LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), WR Nico Collins (calf), OT George Fant (hip), CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring), and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) were also non-participants.

WR Noah Brown (knee), DT Maliek Collins (chest), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, WR Robert Woods (rest) were limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad) and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For Tennessee, DL Denico Autry was out with a knee injury. QB Will Levis was limited with an ankle injury.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans QB C.J. Stroud speaks on Broncos altercation, Tank Dell injury

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud had some passionate post-game comments for teammates and opponents alike.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was fired up after he led his team to a huge Week 13 win over the Denver Broncos.

The rookie got emotional when he spoke about teammate Tank Dell’s likely season-ending leg injury and also explained why he reacted when Broncos linebacker Alex Singleton pushed him after a pre-snap false start call in the first quarter.

Dell and Stroud developed an incredible rapport through the first 11 games of the year prior to the injury. Stroud advocated for the Texans to draft Dell and then the two connected for 47 receptions for 709 yards and seven touchdowns.

Before Dell’s injury, though, Stroud got into a big of a scuffle with Singleton. After the Texans were called for a false start on fourth down, Singleton pushed Stroud after the play was blown dead. Stroud got in Singleton’s face after the play, to which Singleton responded by head-butting Stroud.

That prompted a flag against Broncos to set up a first down. The Texans scored a few plays later.

“I’m not gonna let someone just come and push me, especially in my house,” Stroud said after the game. “… I’m gonna stand on business.”

Just another touchstone moment in Stroud’s incredible rookie campaign.

Twitter reacts to the Texans’ 22-17 win over the Broncos

Here are some of the best tweets from the Houston Texans’ 22-17 win over the Denver Broncos.

The Houston Texans are young and learning how to win close ballgames, which will no doubt help to reinforce the culture with new coach DeMeco Ryans.

Take Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. Houston safety Jimmie Ward picked off quarterback Russell Wilson on a third-and-goal from the 8-yard line to seal the deal 22-17. In a pivotal matchup of two 6-5 teams vying for AFC wild-card positioning, Houston’s youngsters came away with victory rather than Denver’s cavalcade of experienced veterans, and coaching to boot.

As usual Twitter was full of takes and comments regarding the action. Here are some of the best remarks.

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QB C.J. Stroud won’t blame K Matt Ammendola for Texans’ 24-21 loss to the Jaguars

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud knows that he won’t point the finger at K Matt Ammendola for the 24-21 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Don’t expect C.J. Stroud to point the finger.

The rookie quarterback declared he would not put the Houston Texans’ last play on the blame of kicker Matt Ammendola, who missed a 58-yard field goal that would have tied the game with 29 seconds remaining. Instead the Jacksonville Jaguars took a knee and 24-21 win out of NRG Stadium with first place in the AFC South.

“You can’t put the last play of the game, supposedly, or if it is or if it’s not, you can’t put the whole game on that situation,” Stroud told reporters after the game. “We’ve got to be cleaner and execute better in the first half. I feel like we came out the second half and moved the ball pretty well, but we have to play complementary football offense and defense. We have to help each other out.”

Stroud did his part, going 26-of-36 for 304 yards and two touchdowns. The No. 2 overall pick even rushed six times for 47 yards and a score.

“It’s tough to put it all on the kicker’s hand and everything. I think Matt has done a great job, and we have to put him in better situations,” Stroud said. “Maybe get closer or even go try to score a touchdown and win the game. A lot of different things that could happen and play out a different way.”

The Texans fall to 6-5 on the season, but maintain the No. 6 seed in the AFC wild-card race.

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See the best reactions from Texans K Matt Ammendola’s 58-yard missed FG

See the best reactions from Texans K Matt Ammendola’s 58-yard missed field goal that handed the Jacksonville Jaguars a 24-21 win in Week 12.

Football is a game of inches, and Houston Texans kicker Matt Ammendola certainly displayed that truism in Week 12 against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

On a game-tying 58-yard field goal, Ammendola’s kick hit the crossbar and bounced into the end zone, rendering the Texans losers 24-21 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12 at NRG Stadium.

Twitter was full of takes and remarks surrounding the Texans’ heartbreaking loss. Here are some of the best posts.

WATCH: Texans QB C.J. Stroud connects with rookie Tank Dell for a touchdown

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud hit WR Tank Dell for a touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12.

Ever since the draft, it’s been clear that rookies C.J. Stroud and Tank Dell have a connection. When they needed it the most on Sunday, with a chance at first place in the division, it showed up yet again:

Trailing 10-0 in the second quarter, the duo continued their touchdown streak with a rifle from Stroud in the Red Zone. It was an impressive display of Stroud’s creation ability and a testament to Dell’s focused after he survived the contact from driving defenders.

Houston closed the first half trailing just 13-7, the dynamic rookies will have more opportunities to make their mark in the second half.