Houston Texans' rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is making waves in the NFL with his impressive performance, leading the team to a .500 record. Stroud has garnered praise for his exceptional play, with 2,270 passing yards, 14 touchdowns to 1 interception, and a 102.9 passer rating. Despite pre-draft controversies and leaked S2 test results, Stroud's on-field success has silenced critics and earned the trust of his teammates and coaches. The rookie's impact extends beyond his statistics, as he emphasizes the importance of playing multiple sports growing up when evaluating a quarterback. Stroud's rise to prominence is a testament to his resilience and determination, especially considering the challenges he has faced, including his father's incarceration.
#WeAreTexans v #RuleTheJungle! @gregcosell highlights a critical part of the Bengals resurgence: dominance in the Red Zone. Cincy has been clicking in the most important part of the field due to their effective schemes and elite execution. @DariusJButler | @PlaybooKFoley https://t.co/fXOObt0PcY
In today’s Sunday paper. From late night texts, to quarterback dinners, to studying countless hours of film, to dinners at home, to in-game adjustments, how C.J. Stroud and his gut helped earn the trust of his teammates and coaches https://t.co/jOdH7jd29O https://t.co/QOIARzzkvS
Game Day read — “My story is different than others,” C.J. Stroud says. I went to Houston to find out why. The best rookie in football opens up on his father, forgiveness, his leaked S2 test and the tears that dotted his journey: https://t.co/ZW3YYEE4gq
C.J. Stroud continues to impress in his rookie campaign. 👀 (H/T @FrontOfficeNFL) https://t.co/xC8ORPQoo3
Also with @gregcosell: C.J. Stroud of the @HoustonTexans and Sam Howell of the @Commanders have shown great progress under pressure this season. Here's how they've gotten there in different ways. Howell All-22: https://t.co/f8CtWvPjKb Video: https://t.co/ngBjLuX2CF
Texans' Dare Ogunbowale Floored By C.J. Stroud's Start, 'It's Special, Man' | Click to read more 👇 https://t.co/RdHpHgDp3U
#WeAreTexans v #RuleTheJungle! @DariusJButler breaks down CJ Stroud’s record setting performance last week against the Bucs. Stroud made big plays down the stretch to win the game at home. Can Stroud keep it up on Sunday against a hot Bengals team? @gregcosell | @PlaybooKFoley https://t.co/vxhfYMRwBE
C.J. Stroud's success shows why someone was trying to get him to slide - NBC Sports https://t.co/64fH6ezYSa
C.J. Stroud’s masterful Texans start giving him a ‘chance to be special’ https://t.co/4zacFUZva0 https://t.co/59z8Q0nNzm
#WeAreTexans v #RuleTheJungle! @gregcosell highlights a critical part of the Bengals resurgence: dominance in the Red Zone. Cincy has been clicking in the most important part of the field due to their effective schemes and elite execution. @DariusJButler | @PlaybooKFoley https://t.co/pep8aFPawz
Remember the pre-draft B.S. about C.J. Stroud? Someone wanted him to slide. Someone wanted to draft him at a lower spot than No. 2. Through eight games, it's now obvious why it was happening. https://t.co/zUA54HI2IR
NEW: ‘You don’t come across quarterbacks like this often.’ From late-night texts to in-game audibles, to quarterback dinners, how #Texans’ C.J. Stroud is earning trust from teammates and coaches https://t.co/JLHSRgmJfn via @houstonchron
#WeAreTexans v #RuleTheJungle! @DariusJButler breaks down CJ Stroud’s record setting performance last week against the Bucs. Stroud made big plays down the stretch to win the game at home. Can Stroud keep it up on Sunday against a hot Bengals team? @gregcosell | @PlaybooKFoley https://t.co/wiZsRe73Xp
CJ Stroud said in a recent interview that he “wouldn’t consider” tests like the S2 test if he was evaluating a QB prospect. Stroud also recently addressed the rumors that were swirling around pre-draft that he was dumb. “Look, I can show you my high school report card. I’m not… https://t.co/GQGKfJtczn https://t.co/G1rmFD9USz
After C.J. Stroud provided one of the most transcendent rookie showings in memory, @BuckyBrooks identifies one of the Houston Texans quarterback's finest traits. Plus, a ranking of the four teams in the NFL's best division. https://t.co/KkiTUGX7zx https://t.co/eUA7bUDpgB
“It’s stuff you just haven’t seen, not from a rookie.” C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm. How? Lessons off the field. @zkeefer explains 🔗 https://t.co/9JHnlnPvCj
"CJ Stroud is my guy. ... But the Bengals know because of the slow start there's no room for error." — @Chris_Broussard on if Houston has a chance to upset Cincinnati: https://t.co/cPYBPxUicH
As his father watches from prison, C.J. Stroud takes the NFL by storm - The Athletic https://t.co/PVImrDMUyE
Ask C.J. Stroud how he’d evaluate a college QB, and he already has it mapped out. "I’d never draft a QB who didn’t play another sport growing up." He has criteria — but no tests. How his play has offered a damning indictment of his reported S2 results: https://t.co/K6yzAetKOS https://t.co/yY73ncXyjp
I know you have listened to recaps all week about the phenomenal Texans come from behind victory led by rookie QB C.J. Stroud…But them others didn’t nail it like @CotyDavis_24 and I did. Here is an excerpt from the recap, “Stroud Is The Truth” 🐐🐐👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 https://t.co/ZKxJDZQ3jx https://t.co/sRwYNOJZqf
#PFN365 Midseason Offensive Rookie of the Year: #Texans QB C.J. Stroud 🏆 ➡️ 2,270 passing yards ➡️ 14 TDs to 1 INT ➡️ 102.9 passer rating ➡️ .500 record Is Stroud the OROY right now? 👀 See the rest of our picks: https://t.co/MEYeui9ZbO #WeAreTexans | #NFL https://t.co/5AmXlpvUGK