Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, following a 45-14 Wildcard victory over the Cleveland Browns and stating the mantra 'Houston vs The World', is preparing to face the No. 1 seeded Ravens. In their previous encounter, Baltimore's defense, led by Mike Macdonald, effectively shut Stroud down. However, Stroud has demonstrated remarkable growth since then, earning praise for his mature play and leading the Texans to wins in 6 of his 7 games against teams with winning records. The Ravens, known for their No. 1 scoring defense with 31 takeaways, including 18 interceptions, will test Stroud, who has gone 165 consecutive passes without an interception. The upcoming divisional round game is anticipated to be tightly contested, potentially decided by a single score.
Texans offensive line that was so good against Cleveland is getting embarrassed. Texans can't convert a third and 1. Singletary stuffed. A three and out. Ravens ball with a 10-3 lead.
If the Texans don't put a drive together on this possession, I feel like this game could get out of hand quickly.
Every time the Texans only bring 4, something bad seems to happen.
The Ravens effect: C.J. Stroud was pressured on 50% of dropbacks in the first quarter (7 of 14 dropbacks), per @ESPNStatsInfo. He was pressured on 8 dropbacks TOTAL in the Wild Card win over the Browns.
C.J. Stroud throws such a pretty ball. Almost looks like he’s playing with a Vortex.
C.J. Stroud is not intimidated at all by the surroundings. This kid is special. #Texans
They ended up moving the chains but man the Texans cannot have stuff like that Schultz drop on a money throw from Stroud
C.J. Stroud's made some really nice throws so far (the teardrop to Singletary stands out) but Texans beating themselves: three false starts, Schultz's drop, the miscommunication that led to the intentional grounding.
Dalton Schultz that’s two weeks in a row FFS
Texans got nothing at the LOS in the run game. Everyone (including TE) getting stonewalled.
Ravens aren’t letting CJ Stroud beat them deep. Tons of 3-high safety looks on their first 2 drives, and only one blitz (that got home)
What an awesome play by CJ Stroud. Not surprisingly, he looks nothing like a rookie early. https://t.co/Mq038mTja2
Should the Ravens be worried about C.J. Stroud and the Texans? @LorenzoGReyes and @Safid_Deen debate whether or not they think the Texans can pull off the upset this weekend versus the Ravens. https://t.co/lnFWrQ9jg2
C.J. Stroud and the Texans are ready to roll in Baltimore. 🤙 (🎥: @NFL) https://t.co/qShNdyOdjW
With a win over the #Ravens, C.J. Stroud would become the first QB since the late Steve McNair to beat the No. 1 scoring defense (Ravens) and No. 1 total defense (Browns) in the same postseason in different games 📈📈 #Texans | #WeAreTexans https://t.co/yoQFcsqilU
C.J. Stroud uses baseball to warm up before the Texans playoff game ⚾ 🎥: @ESPN https://t.co/n7xusP1D0X
If “No Fear” was a person… C.J. Stroud is ready for the matchup with the Baltimore Ravens…#Texans #Sarge @TheTexansWire https://t.co/iHE6oHiBu2
I don’t know if they win but I like the Texans to cover 9.5 & Stroud to throw 2 TD’s. C.J. Stroud is that dude. Via #FFHappyHour @croucherJD @ConnorJRogers @peacock @rotoworld_fb https://t.co/I6vYewoAic
Bregman said Texans QB C.J. Stroud is going to throw for “400 and six TDs” today. https://t.co/A1QsPFN1ut
From the something's gotta give category for today's AFC divisional round game ... The Ravens led the NFL with 31 takeaways, including 18 interceptions. Texans rookie QB C.J. Stroud has gone 165 consecutive passes without throwing an interception.
C.J. Stroud has won and covered in 6 of his 7 games against teams with winning records 😤 The Texans are +9.5 underdogs vs. the Ravens. https://t.co/I65AMLkbdN
"As long as CJ Stroud suits up...we can win" The Bleav in Texans guys on @BleavNetwork like Houston's chances today https://t.co/HPotd14lyM
Just watched back the Week 1 Texans v. Ravens tape and here’s my notes: • This screenshot is after a 3rd and long screen that was met with BOOs. If Houston isn’t the same team then the Ravens offense has is also much improved • Stroud was 8/9 on 3rd down passing for 4 first… https://t.co/89fQIDKO3b
#WeAreTexans v #RavensFlock! @DariusJButler shows how the Texans were able to generate easy offense last weekend against the Browns. Houston's scheme has put CJ Stroud in positions to succeed all year long, allowing his abilities to shine. @gregcosell | @PlaybooKFoley https://t.co/QVUvPxc25F
Ohio State coach Ryan Day tells @AlbertBreer that C.J. Stroud’s rise to stardom started in the Peach Bowl against Georgia and has continued with the Texans https://t.co/NyNsfSjUCW
"I think this is going to come down to the wire. I think this is going to be a one-score game...I'm going to grab the points here, with CJ.. Stroud and Houston." — @AdamSchein on picking the Texans over Ravens 👀 https://t.co/mMHyHtkOay
"The Texans win outright. Is it unfair to say I trust CJ Stroud more than Lamar Jackson in this game?" — @getnickwright on Texans vs. Ravens https://t.co/dOpMtkh827
.@RealSkipBayless picked the Ravens to win the Super Bowl but is “queasy” over this weekend: “C.J. Stroud has the underestimation factor. The Texans are playing at a scary high level.” https://t.co/oaU3hjkOEo
#Texans QB C.J. Stroud had arguably the best rookie QB debut every last Saturday against the Browns. Now he will look to knock off the No. 1 seeded Ravens and continue superstar ascension. https://t.co/YVs52W2p6G
#Texans QB C.J. Stroud looking to continue superstar ascension against stout Ravens defense https://t.co/YVs52W2p6G
What makes C.J. Stroud so uncommonly cool? How Texans QB sets himself apart with rare poise https://t.co/gg8nd8x9s9
After the 45-14 Wildcard victory over the Cleveland Browns…Texans QB C.J. Stroud said it is “Houston vs The World” in response to the question I asked about their mantra, “Why not us.” #Texans #Sarge https://t.co/btzaxNOXDZ
New "Xs and Os with @gregcosell" on @TheNFLWire: The @Ravens shut C.J. Stroud down in Stroud's first game with the @HoustonTexans, but everybody in Mike Macdonald's defense know they're facing a VERY different quarterback now. All-22: https://t.co/YedJxohik5 https://t.co/2iFKBSSkj4
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 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