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Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud led the Houston Texans to a 30-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals, ending the Bengals' four-game winning streak. Stroud completed 11 of 19 passes for 259 yards, with 5 of 7 deep passes for 146 yards. He has accumulated 826 passing yards and 7 touchdowns in his last two games, leading the team to two consecutive game-winning drives. Stroud is on pace to break Andrew Luck's rookie passing yards record and has been praised by teammates and analysts, with some suggesting he should be an MVP candidate. He has also excelled against blitzes, leading the NFL in yards per attempt and success rate. Stroud's performance has garnered attention and accolades, with many considering him a top quarterback and MVP candidate.
C.J. Stroud is coming for the top spot 👀 The Top-15 highest-graded rookies this year ⬇️ https://t.co/eXW9llTplo
#PFN365 Rookie of the Week: #Texans QB C.J. Stroud 🏆 ➡️ 356 passing yards ➡️ 1 passing TD ➡️ 1 rushing TD PFN's Rookie Rankings: https://t.co/OGqAqxyqbN #WeAreTexans | #NFL https://t.co/Hp1AgpXdrh
The new highest-graded QB in the NFL 🦁 https://t.co/SF5YFmijfO
C.J. Stroud: The highest-graded QB over the past two weeks 👀 https://t.co/K5lKH1qZ6t
Highest graded NFL rookies from Week 10📈 https://t.co/SXUn1UsB4d
The highest-graded WRs from this week https://t.co/iZXOS9RxMy
.@TwoRiversFord Poll: Is CJ Stroud a legit MVP candidate?
The highest-graded QBs in Week 10 🎯 https://t.co/GRD939jNJl
CJ Stroud is the second-best QB in football
Offensive Player of the Week: Jayden Daniels Defensive Player of the Week: ?? PFF’s Week 11 College Football Team of the Week⬇️ https://t.co/9nAkoaZlBn
.@EmmanuelAcho: C.J. Stroud is at the MVP table. https://t.co/x1snqLpLSB
Only QBs to lead the NFL in pass yards per game and TD-INT ratio through the first 10 weeks of a season since the 1970 merger: ('23) C.J. Stroud ('19) Patrick Mahomes ('15) Tom Brady ('13) Peyton Manning https://t.co/D8o5EsLgXh
C.J. Stroud dominated last week then turned around and said "watch me do it again" 😎 https://t.co/ZG59zXRhka
.@ConorOrr on why the CJ Stroud MVP chatter is legit. https://t.co/IoR8jCrVt7
Highest graded defensive players from Week 11🗣 https://t.co/G0XJNTpuvv
Who stood out in Week 10? Notable grades/performances in Week 10 ⬇️ https://t.co/ph8uFB7SdC
One of the cool things about C.J. Stroud's season is how everything happens in front of him. 11.3% of passes behind the line, the second-lowest rate among QBs. Still gets some easy buttons with shorter throws, but emphasis on hitting intermediate and deep where he thrives.
Highest graded Wide Receivers from Week 11♨️ https://t.co/GPK40WUl3R
Texans heap praise on C.J. Stroud after Bengals upset: 'He doesn't waver.' 😤 https://t.co/QaNo7v3mQg https://t.co/dRsCWgX6po
What is C.J. Stroud going to throw here https://t.co/VvWTjvV0GT
Most games with 400+ passing yards since 2018 Dak Prescott - 10 Patrick Mahomes - 10 No one else has more than 5 👀 https://t.co/fEu1dfA0zb
C.J. Stroud has the 4th most fantasy points ever by a rookie QB through their first 9 games. Only Justin Herbert, Cam Newton and RGIII had more. https://t.co/kPrHCZM5Ad
Texans QB C.J. Stroud joins Cam Newton as only rookies in NFL history with 800-plus passing yards in a two-game span, per @NFLResearch https://t.co/GBOd7VfJ1o https://t.co/0Xii1ZBZ40
Most games with 3 passing TDs in first eight NFL seasons: Dan Marino: 42 Patrick Mahomes: 38 Peyton Manning: 37 Dak Prescott: 33 Brett Favre: 33 Aaron Rodgers: 32
Highest graded Quarterbacks from Week 11⭐️ https://t.co/XHfJ3AYzgX
“C.J. Stroud is playing like a Top-5 QB.” — @RSherman_25 https://t.co/9pWwaIFw2b
PFF’s Week 11 College Football Team of the Week: Defense https://t.co/ZNLJcTxnVz
Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud has done very well this season when defenses bring pressure. He averages 9.8 yds/att and has a 53.7% success rate against blitzes this season. He leads the NFL in those categories. #Texans #Sarge @TheTexansWire
C.J. Stroud on pace to break Andrew Luck's record for passing yards by a rookie https://t.co/xS60IMpdG7
"He should be the favorite to win MVP. ... If they win the division, it's a no-brainer." @ShannonSharpe on C.J. Stroud 👀 https://t.co/5GEnMslYPu
C.J. Stroud on pace to break Andrew Luck's record for passing yards by a rookie. https://t.co/QCHQa8Jf9p
Should C.J. Stroud be the MVP favorite? @Foxworth24 discusses that burning question and more on the latest @FoxworthShow ⤵️ https://t.co/ENNMI8jekv
Given what we’ve seen from MVP candidate CJ Stroud, who led his team on his 2nd consecutive game-winning drive Sunday, I’m re-posting this feature: From late-night texts to in-game audibles, C.J. Stroud is earning trust from teammates and coaches https://t.co/JLHSRgmJfn via… https://t.co/bdOEhy9V3B
.@danorlovsky7 believes C.J. Stroud is LEADING the MVP race right now 👀 https://t.co/eutXydVUWT
After the INT that let the Bengals back in the game, C.J. Stroud found DeMeco Ryans on the sideline. "I got you," he told his coach. "I trust you," he told his QB. Then came another game-winning drive. How those two have changed everything in Houston: https://t.co/yDITwn7VAp
The last time a rookie led the NFL in passing yards per game was 1939 -- Davey O'Brien with 120.4. #Texans QB CJ Stroud, at 291.8 yards per game through nine games, is currently leading the league. Could make some history... (H/T: @NFLResearch)
Judgements X: Should Texans' C.J. Stroud be Included in MVP Talk? Yes https://t.co/vjEHDBOXse
Dak Prescott is now tied with only Dan Marino and Patrick Mahomes for most 400-yard games through the first eight seasons of an NFL career.
CJ Stroud already has the 30th best rookie season ever by a QB, based on fantasy points scored. He's on pace for over 33 FPs, which would rank 2nd all-time behind Cam Newton.
“it is a blessing to have a young man like C.J. [Stroud],” said Texans defensive tackle Sheldon Rankins when asked about Stroud leading the team to another late game victory. #Texans #Sarge @TheTexansWire https://t.co/Xc1T00JTDN
NEW: When C.J. Stroud said 'I got you,' the Texans trusted him and responded with winning drive . On another heroic performance and what it means for the Texans. https://t.co/JKXJx9OMww via @houstonchron
C.J. Stroud's last two games: 826 passing yards 7 TDs 2 Game-winning drives Best rookie QB since _______? https://t.co/fyJPZ4NYDE
C.J. Stroud overcomes miscues, leads Texans to big road win over Bengals, per @kpatra https://t.co/lL4lQbZpBa https://t.co/FnD7prdhCo
The Texans' offseason work set rookie QB CJ Stroud up for success https://t.co/MeUfj5NBRC
Dak Prescott has over 300 yards passing for a third straight game, tying a franchise record he shares with Tony Romo. Both did it twice
C.J. Stroud pushed the ball downfield in the Texans 30-27 victory over the Bengals, averaging a career-high 11.9 air yards per attempt. Stroud completed 11 of 19 passes over 10 air yards for 259 yards, including 5 of 7 deep passes for 146 yards. #HOUvsCIN | #WeAreTexans https://t.co/JBAd2KcFcw
C.J. Stroud is that dude 😎 https://t.co/bbGr0qhP7C
📝 @ByJayMorrison: Rookie C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans blew up the Cincinnati Bengals' four-game winning streak with a big day at Paycor Stadium. https://t.co/iLcG0NnyJK
C.J. Stroud: Another standout performance Sunday https://t.co/sFLwMApNUX