Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has led the Houston Texans to the brink of the AFC Championship, with an upcoming playoff game against the Baltimore Ravens. Lamar Jackson of the Ravens praised the rookie, stating Stroud is 'Better Than Me!' as they prepare for their matchup. The Ravens defense is gearing up for a significantly improved Stroud from their Week 1 encounter. Stroud has been lauded for his growth, with Ravens DC Mike Macdonald noting the system's development around him. Stroud's playoff debut was highlighted by a 157.2 passer rating, equaling Packers QB Jordan Love's performance. Additionally, Stroud's success has sparked controversy over the S2 cognitive exam he failed before the NFL draft, with the test's founders explaining the complexity behind it. As the Texans face the Ravens, Stroud's ability to lead his team to victory is under intense scrutiny.
NFL divisional round predictions: Stroud and Texans to upset No 1 seed Ravens https://t.co/goKoxAKtjI
Former Texans No. 1 pick Jadeveon Clowney on Texans No. 2 pick C.J. Stroud: "He just doesn’t look like a rookie quarterback out there. He’s making smart decisions with his passing and putting those guys in good situations." https://t.co/Jt0wdKxVnT https://t.co/Jowjecq8zO
C.J. Stroud has carried the Houston Texans to the NFL playoffs as a rookie despite flunking a cognitive exam before the draft. The scientists behind the test explain why it’s misunderstood. https://t.co/x6GANpfQoP https://t.co/x6GANpfQoP
C.J. Stroud in Week 1 against the @Ravens. Mike Macdonald had the rookie in a bag through much of the game. Baltimore's defense knows it's dealing with a different guy now. @HoustonTexans https://t.co/gdGorgaFOC
🏈 CJ Stroud OVER 35.5 Pass Attempts “He threw the football 44 times the first time that these guys matched up in Week 1...” @HousefromDC breaks down his best bet for the Texans-Ravens Game on Saturday @FDSportsbook | #HOUvsBAL | #NFL https://t.co/tCMbdFSEnx
Can C.J. Stroud leads the Houston Texans to a massive upset over the Baltimore Ravens? @ClayTravis and @kellyinvegas discuss https://t.co/yiD5w9o4Un
#Texans QB C.J. STROUD and #Packers QB Jordan Love each completed 16 of 21 pass attempts (76.2%) and had three touchdown passes with no interceptions for a 157.2 passer rating in their Wild Card victories last week, the playoff debuts for each player. This weekend, both have… https://t.co/BWHCC5nyVv
#Texans QB C.J. Stroud and #Packers QB Jordan Love each completed 16 of 21 pass attempts (76.2%) and had three touchdown passes with no interceptions for a 157.2 passer rating in their Wild Card victories last week, the playoff debuts for each player. This weekend, both have… https://t.co/P1ZDOCxbZk
C.J. Stroud and Lamar Jackson rank among the league's best when playing from behind, recording +37.2 and +34.6 total EPA, respectively, when trailing during the regular season. Stroud's +37.2 total EPA is the 2nd-most by a rookie QB since 2016 (Dak Prescott, 2016). #HOUvBAL https://t.co/igRR3SjydJ
Ravens DC Mike MacDonald on Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud: “Well, we were really impressed the first game, too. We knew going into the game that ... If you remember me talking about it back then – we didn’t feel like you were going against a rookie at that point." #Sarge
With a win on Saturday, QB C.J. Stroud will become the sixth rookie QB ever to start and win a Divisional Round Playoff game, joining Brock Purdy (2022), Mark Sanchez (2009), Joe Flacco (2008), Ben Roethlisberger (2004) and Shaun King (1999). #Texans #Sarge
#Packers QB Jordan Love's numbers against man and zone coverage this season. Vs. Man: 68.8 QBR, 23 TDs, 1 INT, 6.1 yards/attempt Vs. Zone: 62.4 QBR, 8 TDs, 10 INTs, 7.9 yards/attempt Worth noting, Love has been better against zone down the stretch, including 7-10 for 120…
It seems drafting a great QB in the NFL is as much luck as anything. Rookie C.J. Stroud sparked controversy over the S2 cognitive exam he flunked before the draft. But the test’s founders explain why it’s more complicated. https://t.co/6AltF4oHLg
New "Xs and Os with @gregcosell" on @TheNFLWire: The past is not prologue when it comes to C.J. Stroud of the @HoustonTexans against the @Ravens' defense. In Week 1, Stroud kept everything underneath. Now, he's probably the NFL's best deep passer. Awesome matchup here. https://t.co/karGUTTK6F
C.J. Stroud has carried the Houston Texans within a game of the AFC Championship, and his success has sparked controversy over the exam he flunked before the draft. But the test’s founders explain why it’s more complicated. https://t.co/enjwCVHJCj https://t.co/enjwCVHJCj
DVOA game previews for the Divisional Round start here on @FTNFantasy! The Texans have C.J. Stroud and a great run defense, but the Ravens have everything, including a defense that counters most of Stroud's strengths. #WeAreTexans #RavensFlock https://t.co/MmfydEFKTh
Rookie C.J. Stroud has carried the Houston Texans within a game of the AFC Championship, and his success has sparked controversy over the S2 cognitive exam he flunked before the draft. But the test’s founders explain why it’s more complicated. https://t.co/OOtxRFL5oA
C.J. Stroud’s dazzling playoff debut continues to legitimize the Texans. Conversely, the Panthers have cleaned house after finishing with the NFL's worst record. Is Stroud that much better than Bryce Young? Or did he just land in a better situation? ⤵️ https://t.co/XOwREt2YGX
Texans QB C.J. Stroud on Ravens: 'When the moment's big, that's when you execute' https://t.co/IF0bVTgmBI via @SportsRadio610
Underdog Texans ride CJ Stroud into matchup at Ravens https://t.co/WfraT0HtXP https://t.co/3rq6aBIZcC
Ravens defense ready to face "a whole different" C.J. Stroud than the one they saw in Week 1 matchups vs. Texans https://t.co/KIYmdtvWbq https://t.co/Nc59dCvAfP
Ravens DC Mike Macdonald on what has changed since seeing C.J. Stroud since the season opener: “You can see the system growing around him.” https://t.co/NnkENWbb3y
C.J. Stroud: We've grown in a lot of places since facing the Ravens in Week 1 https://t.co/YtGdc9NT7V
C.J. Stroud: We've grown in a lot of places since facing the Ravens in Week 1. https://t.co/sKOb7dgsKJ
Texans QB C.J. Stroud on teammate Jonathan Greenard’s words after the Ravens game “I haven’t lost a lot of games in my career, so that definitely wasn’t fun, and I was really upset about a lot of different things, so he was really good for me in that moment just to calm me down.” https://t.co/n7Jr5iEKz8
Ravens defense ready to face "a whole different" C.J. Stroud than the one they saw in Week 1 https://t.co/Is8Y94196X https://t.co/x4tHYkzl6U
Lamar Jackson Scouts QB C.J. Stroud 'Better Than Me!' As Rookie - #Texans at #Ravens Playoffs https://t.co/mro16109kv via @Texans_Daily
Texans. Ravens. Stroud. Jackson. Can the #Texans pull off the upset and advance to the AFC Conference Championship? https://t.co/dbTGb7cxDa