C.J. Stroud showcased his talents in a notable performance on Sunday, leading the Houston Texans to a thrilling 38-30 victory over the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud completed 14 of 23 passes for 169 yards along with a touchdown, while also contributing five rushing yards and another touchdown on two carries.
Entering the game with aspirations to claim the AFC South, Stroud’s leadership was evident as he kicked off the scoring with an 11-yard touchdown reception from Jayden Higgins in the second quarter. Following that, he demonstrated his dual-threat capability by running for a two-yard touchdown, highlighting his versatility as a quarterback. However, as the out-of-town scoreboard revealed a significant win for the Jacksonville Jaguars, Stroud made way for backup Davis Mills in the second half.
Wrapping up the regular season, Stroud achieved a remarkable career-high completion rate of 64.5%. Over the course of 14 games, he amassed 3,041 passing yards, while maintaining a solid touchdown-to-interception ratio of 19:8. Looking ahead, Stroud is set to take the helm in the wild-card round, as Houston prepares to face off against the winner of the pivotal Baltimore-Pittsburgh matchup that will determine the AFC North champion.
Stroud’s growth and performance this season provide a promising outlook for the Texans as they head into the postseason, showcasing his potential to lead the team in critical moments. Fans can look forward to seeing how he continues to develop in the upcoming playoff games.