C.J. Stroud sinks Bucs with 5 TDs as Texans sail 39-37

C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes as the Houston Texans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 39-37 in Week 9.

C.J. Stroud hit receiver Tank Dell for a 15-yard touchdown with 10 seconds remaining and the Houston Texans beat the Tampa Bay Buccaneers 39-37 Sunday afternoon in Week 9 at NRG Stadium.

The No. 2 overall pick had a masterful performance as he completed 30-of-42 for 470 yards, setting a new NFL single-game record for rookies. Stroud’s game-winner was also his fifth touchdown pass of the afternoon.

Tampa Bay quarterback Baker Mayfield went 21-of-30 with 265 yards and two touchdowns on the afternoon. Mayfield also added four carries for four yards.

Houston generated 496 yards total offense to the Bucs’ 332.