CJ Stroud, a rookie quarterback for the Houston Texans, has emerged as a standout player in the NFL. He currently leads the league in passing yards with 3,540, boasting a 4:1 touchdown to interception ratio. Stroud's performance has propelled the Texans to 7 wins for the first time since Deshaun Watson. He is on pace to potentially break Andrew Luck's rookie record for passing yards. The Jets' pass defense faces a significant challenge in containing Stroud, who has already surpassed the entire rookie season passing yards of notable quarterbacks like Russell Wilson. Stroud's exceptional performance has made him the favorite to lead the NFL in passing yards by the end of the season, according to BetMGM odds. His impact on the league is underscored by the fact that the last time a rookie led the NFL in passing yards was in 1939. Despite a brief moment of confusion in a game, Stroud's consistent performance has solidified his position as a key player in the league.
CJ Stroud has 28 passing yards?
🏈#Texans at #Jets Matchup of the day: Jets pass defense vs. C.J. Stroud Jets ranked 3rd vs pass (192 ypg); 30 straight games without a 300-yard passer. Stroud leads NFL with 3,540 yards; on pace to shatter Andrew Luck's rookie record (4,374).
CJ Stroud is the current favorite (+200) to lead the entire NFL in passing yards by the end of the season (Odds via BetMGM). Stroud already has more passing yards (3,540) through 12 games than these QB’s had in their ENTIRE rookie season: • Russell Wilson (2012) • Robert… https://t.co/xqSn7YcTtV
C.J. Stroud has the most Passing Yards in the NFL… as a rookie 🤯 https://t.co/GjNDO3pM9M
NFL leaders in passing yards 🎯 1. C.J. Stroud - 3,540 2. Sam Howell - 3,466 3. Tua Tagovailoa - 3,457 4. Jared Goff - 3,288 5. Dak Prescott - 3,234 6. Josh Allen - 3,214 7. Brock Purdy - 3,185 8. Patrick Mahomes - 3,127 9. Justin Herbert - 3,038 10. Trevor Lawrence - 3,004 https://t.co/ChtTrw3oOt
This is an utterly wild stat: Through 13 weeks, Houston's C.J. Stroud leads the NFL in passing yards. The last time a rookie led the league in this category? The Eagles' Davey O'Brien in 1939 (1,323 yds!) Stroud on pace for 5,015 in a 17-game season.
CJ Stroud just KNOCKED OFF the Broncos to get Houston to 7 wins for the first time since Deshaun Watson. Stroud now leads the ENTIRE NFL in passing yards (3,540), while boasting a 4:1 TD to INT ratio. • 16/27 (59%) • 274 passing yards • 1 passing TD • 106.1 passer rating… https://t.co/UP6HSkHzmx