C.J. Stroud, quarterback for the Houston Texans, leads the NFL with 54 completions of 20+ yards this season. Despite a loss, he has impressed analysts and players alike, with comparisons to a 10-year veteran and accolades for overachieving. Stroud is on track to break rookie QB records in both fantasy points and passing yards, with a remarkable story of self-determination. He recently became the first rookie in NFL history to achieve four consecutive 300-plus yard passing games.
Texans QB C.J. Stroud became the first rookie in NFL history to throw for 300-plus yards in four consecutive games, per @NFLResearch https://t.co/meSVUdFddu https://t.co/wDtxOjwCGQ
If CJ Stroud averages 185 yards over his last 6 games, he'll break Andrew Luck's rookie passing record. His story is remarkable: “He didn’t have a lot of clothes or shoes. He didn’t have the private QB coach or the 7-on-7 teams...He did it all himself" https://t.co/RJfztqg0MD
C.J. Stroud needs to average 24.58 fantasy points to break the rookie QB record set by @CameronNewton 👀 https://t.co/xlUhmrvnKa
“Texans are overachieving and the QB is the reason. C.J. Stroud is the real deal!” — @RSherman_25 https://t.co/il7NbG54KH
.@RealSkipBayless was impressed with C.J. Stroud & Texans despite loss vs. Jaguars: “That young QB is playing like a 10-year vet. I wouldn’t want to mess with them in the playoffs.” https://t.co/tn62UHfy13
#Texans QB C.J. Stroud has 54 completions of 20+ yards this season — the most in the #NFL, per @IE_NFL. 🔥 Has the Ohio State product locked up Offensive Rookie of the Year? #WeAreTexans https://t.co/M9HQPt736U