C.J. Stroud, returning for the Texans, led the team to a 20-3 halftime lead against the Titans with a 75-yard TD pass to Nico Collins on the first play. Stroud continued to impress, throwing 2 TDs to Andrew Beck and leading the Texans to a 14-3 lead against the Colts. Stroud's performance was stellar, completing 10 of 12 passes for 151 yards and 2 TDs in the first half against the Colts.
C J Stroud is balling: 10/12 151 and 2 TDs. The @HoustonTexans are up-14-3 and get the ball to start the 2nd half. Indy has yet to convert a 3rd down in this game..0-5
On third and goal at the 1, Stroud found FB Andrew Beck wide open in the back of the end zone for a TD pass and a 14-3 lead with 1:57 left in first half. Stroud is 10 of 12 for 151 yards, 2 TDs and a 158.3 rating.
Stroud finds Andrew Beck wide open in the end zone for the touchdown 🚨 Texans lead 14-3 https://t.co/oxceFRg4D2
Texans 14, Colts 3 on an easy touchdown pass from Stroud to Andrew Beck. Stroud is at 12.6 yards per attempt.
Texans force a three and out. Their defense is outplaying their offense since that first play on which Stroud threw the 75-yard TD pass to Collins. Texans ball.
C.J. Stroud stunned NFL fans with a 75-yard TD to Nico Collins on the Texans' opening drive https://t.co/23rNQhmxru https://t.co/TuzoW9N31k
C.J. Stroud throws 75-yard TD pass on Texans' first play https://t.co/Hz0Dz3kcyl https://t.co/rayB5YJ4CM
C.J. Stroud ROCKET on the Texans’ first offensive play to Nico Collins! 75-yard TD! 🚀 (via NFL, ESPN) https://t.co/9cJ7uRSEmr
CJ STROUD ➡️ NICO COLLINS FOR A 75-YARD HOUSE CALL. 🏠 (🎥: @HoustonTexans) https://t.co/EehWKsTrMB
This is how the Texans decided to start the game. CJ Stroud to Nico Collins https://t.co/PPfztfVOQV
CJ Stroud and Nico Collins with a 75-yard TD on their FIRST PLAY https://t.co/txXOgvVA5f
Houston Texans CJ Stroud his 1st play of the game with a 75 Yard TD. Stroud has his 22nd Passing TD https://t.co/njgXSfB3g1
C.J. STROUD LAUNCHES A 75-YARD TD 🚀 First play for the Texans offense 😳 (via @NFL) https://t.co/TNhEdPA5fe
Well, it didn't take long...Stroud hits Collins for a 75-yard touchdown on the Texans' first play from scrimmage...#Texans #Sarge #TexansWire
C.J. STROUD ARE YOU KIDDING⁉️ 75-YARDS TO THE 🏠 (via @HoustonTexans) https://t.co/fzZ37AuLHe
CJ STROUD GETS THE TOUCHDOWN PARTY STARTED. 75-YARD DOT TO NICO COLLINS 🤯 https://t.co/UxGr0iKXHl
CJ Stroud’s first primetime pass? 75 Yard TD to Nico Collins 🤯 https://t.co/V7GJRUrjqT
C.J. STROUD 75-YARDS TO NICO COLLINS 🎯 https://t.co/vIA3cxpCfi
CJ STROUD 75-YARD TOUCHDOWN TO NICO COLLINS ON HIS FIRST THROW OF THE GAME 🤯 🎥: @HoustonTexans https://t.co/Lacb5Qv4vO
Holy bleep! Stroud goes deep to Collins for a 75-yard TD on the first play. Texans lead 7-3.
Welcome to primetime: CJ Stroud hits Nico Collins for a 75-yard TD on his very first offensive play. SPECIAL. https://t.co/MVbavVguac
CJ Stroud’s first primetime game of the season. You’d think they would have at least thrown the Texans on a Thursday nighter.
CJ Stroud pulling up the season finale vs. Colts 👀 Can he lead the Texans into the Playoffs? (via @NFL) https://t.co/HCp83AY7Gr
CJ Stroud says the Texans are HERE. 😤 https://t.co/F4JPGjs6VB
C.J. Stroud returns, leads Texans past Titans https://t.co/0hkaAiW1SI https://t.co/0DO1szvfTy
C.J. Stroud completed 20 of his 22 passes under 10 air yards for 150 yards and a TD in his first game back from injury (63.6% success rate). Stroud averaged a career-low 5.3 air yards per attempt, his second career game averaging under 8 air yards. #TENvsHOU | #WeAreTexans https://t.co/0KfMznr9VK
On the first series of the second half, Texans go 71 yards in 12 plays but settle for Fairbairn 27 FG for a 23-3 lead. They have 268 yards to the Titans 79. Stroud was 5 of 8 for 59 yards on the drive. He's 21 of 28 for 191 yards and 1 TD with a 104.9 rating.
HALF: Texans 20 Titans 3. C.J. Stroud 16 of 20 for 132 yards and 1 TD. Will Anderson Jr. has 2 sacks today. 7 on season. https://t.co/G1SKf73Tf1
Texans add onto their lead after Ka'imi Fairbairn's 38-yard field goal. Texans lead Titans 20-0, with 4:17 left in Q2 Stroud is 14 of 18 for 123 yards and 1 TD.
C.J. Stroud has TD pass, Texans get defensive score for 17-0 lead. https://t.co/7WdLqheS5e
17-0 Texans. My only issue with starting Stroud is he might not need to attempt too many second half passes.
Texans go 94 yards in 13 plays. Stroud throws a 12-yard TD Pass to TE Brevin Jordan. Texans lead 10-0. Stroud was 6 of 7 for 44 yards and a TD on the series. Singletary carried 4 times for 31 yards, including a 24-yard run.
C.J. Stroud finds Brevin Jordan for a 12-yard TD pass. Big-time drive by the Texans. Texans 10 Titans 0, 10:10 left in 2nd quarter
First quarter ends with Texans leading Titans 3-0. Texans have a first down at their 27. Stroud is 7 of 10 for 48 yards and a 80.4 rating.
A couple of good throws to start this game for C.J. Stroud. He's 2 of 2 in his first game back and the Texans have it at midfield.
CJ Stroud is back…. the #Texans need a win very badly today to have a chance at the playoffs. https://t.co/H5ODs1YVBa