Three eye-popping stats that prove Texans QB C.J. Stroud is the real deal
Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has quickly captured the league’s attention with his strong play only a handful of games into his career. However, for those unconvinced by the eye test, here are three incredible stats proving Stroud is the real deal.
Domination through the air: After throwing for 336 yards in a Week 11 win (21-16) over the Arizona Cardinals, Stroud has recorded 300 or more passing yards in five games this season. Heading into Week 12, Stroud and Miami Dolphins QB Tua Tagoviola remain tied for the most 300-yard passing games in the NFL, with five apiece.
Stroud has surpassed 300 passing yards in three straight games, throwing for 1,162 yards and eight touchdowns. Unsurprisingly, the Texans are 3-0 over Stroud’s impressive stretch.
Winning at a historic rate: No one gave the Houston Texans much of a chance at competing in 2023. However, they’re in the thick of the playoff hunt 11 weeks into the season largely due to Stroud’s emergence, which also has the QB posting wins at a historic rate. According to CBS Sports, Stroud is only the second QB in the common draft era to record a winning record through 10 starts, joining former Indianapolis Colts star Andrew Luck.
Don’t look now, but the Texans have won three in a row and four of their last five. At 6-4, they trail the AFC South-leading Jacksonville Jaguars (7-3) by only a game.
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