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How popular is Texans QB C.J. Stroud? Jersey sales have a say

C.J. Stroud has gained more national praise as the Texans continue to show up on primetime television.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is the top name in the NFL. 

Well, as a passer, he’s usually regarded as one of the 10 best quarterbacks. 

When it comes to jersey sales, he wins the crown. 

The NFL on Tuesday announced the top 10 jersey sales for 2024, entering November as the holiday season. Stroud’s No. 7 Texans jersey tops all other players between April 1 and Oct. 1.

Even with the inconsistent play on the field, Stroud’s status from a nationwide perspective continues to grow. Ask any fans on the AFC South franchise which jersey they’re saving up for and the better question would be which jersey color they will be donning with the No. 7 attached to the back. 

Quarterbacks owned the top five, per usual. Chicago Bears rookie QB Caleb Williams, Kansas City Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes and Washington Commanders rookie QB Jayden Daniels all ranked inside the top five. 

Detroit Lions defensive end Aidan Hutchinson, a favorite to win Defensive Player of the Year before his season-ending leg injury, came in at No. 4. 

Rounding out the top 10 included Lions receiver Amon-Ra St. Brown, Dallas Cowboys receiver CeeDee Lamb, Buffalo Bills QB Josh Allen, Minnesota Vikings receiver Justin Jefferson and Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Maxx Crosby.

Why is Stroud so popular? For starters, his allegiance to California likely carries weight, leading to a majority of fans from Los Angeles saving up to buy his gear. 

There’s also the Ohio State crowd showing support for his college day. Stroud, a two-time Heisman finalist, nearly led the Buckeyes to the national championship twice, including a College Football Playoff appearance in 2022 against Georgia.

Stroud’s also just a likable person who continues to appear on the primetime stage. With the Texans’ matchup against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football this week, it’ll mark the fourth consecutive week Stroud has played in the standalone window this season. 

Houston also will have two standalone games against the Kansas City Chiefs and Baltimore Ravens next month, bringing the total to seven games. The Texans also remain the favorite to win the division despite losing three of their last four outings.

In September, Stroud landed atop the NFL Players Association’s top 50 player sales list for all officially licensed products sold after being the NFL’s Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2023.

In 10 games, Stroud has completed 62.9% of his passes for 2,731 yards and 12 touchdown passes against six interceptions. 

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.

Twitter reacts the Texans’ 21-16 win over the Cardinals

The Houston Texans held forth against the Arizona Cardinals, 21-16, in Week 11. Twitter was full of comments surrounding the matchup.

The Houston Texans have been put back together. While expectations for playoff qualification may vary from fan to fan, at least everyone can agree the Texans are fun to watch again. No longer are they are moribund franchise waiting for enough draft capital to collect or terrible contracts to expire. The Texans are at least interesting when their slot comes up on NFL RedZone.

Riding a two-game winning streak, the Texans seemed to be favorites against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11. However, Kyler Murray made Houston sweat. The Texans’ 21-16 win wasn’t easy, and it earned commentary from social media along the way.

Here are some of the best remarks from Twitter.

WATCH: Texans QB C.J. Stroud throws TD pass to WR Tank Dell against the Cardinals

The Houston Texans’ rookie connection struck the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 as QB C.J. Stroud threw a TD pass to WR Tank Dell.

Sooner or later, you knew it was going to be the rookie connection.

With 34 seconds left until halftime in the Houston Texans’ Week 11 matchup with the Arizona Cardinals Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium, quarterback C.J. Stroud threw an off platform pass for fellow rookie receiver Tank Dell. The 40-yard connection helped push the Texans further from the Cardinals’ reach, 21-10.

Stroud and Dell have formed a particular connection throughout the 2023 campaign. The touchdown makes six touchdown passes for Dell on the season, breaking a tie with former tight end Owen Daniels for the most touchdown grabs by a Texans rookie.

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WATCH: Texans QB C.J. Stroud throws TD pass to TE Dalton Schultz against the Cardinals

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud threw a touchdown pass to TE Dalton Schultz in the first quarter of Week 11 against the Arizona Cardinals.

Sometimes Houston can be seen as a baseball town, what with the Houston Astros winning multiple World Series. If that’s the case, why not play to it?

Houston Texans tight end caught a 20-yard touchdown pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud with 5:53 to go in the first quarter of their Week 11 matchup against the Arizona Cardinals at NRG Stadium. The way Schultz scored the six points was unique in the way the former Dallas Cowboy slide across the goal line — akin to a base runner sliding across home plate, as one would see in an Astros game.

The touchdown between Stroud and Schultz was their fifth of the season.

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WATCH: Texans QB C.J. Stroud rushes for TD against the Bengals

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud rushed for a touchdown against the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 10.

C.J. Stroud is more likely to score with his arm. The No. 2 overall pick showcased that aspect of his game in Week 9 with five touchdown passes in the Houston Texans’ 39-37 comeback against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.

However, never discount the fact the former Ohio State product may be inclined to score on the ground.

Facing a first-and-goal from the 8-yard line with 12:54 to go in the fourth quarter against the Cincinnati Bengals, Stroud wasn’t afraid to use his legs to give the Texans more insurance points.

For Stroud, he entered the game with 20 carries for 78 yards and a touchdown.

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