The Texans finally broke through on Sunday, snagging their first victory of the season with a 26-3 beatdown of the Titans, but the real buzz? It’s all about C.J. Stroud and what his receiver Nico Collins just said. Collins didn’t hold back after the game, declaring that his quarterback, despite Houston’s current 1-4 record, is absolutely dominating.
Stroud’s Dominant Day and Collins’s Praise
Stroud has been putting up solid performances all season, even with the team’s rough start, and Sunday was no different. He finished the game 26-of-34 passing for 261 yards, including a 9-yard touchdown toss to Jaylin Noel. But it was Collins’s unfiltered assessment that really captured the vibe, “That dude is hooping.” He added that everything happening on the field is a direct result of the work Stroud puts in, week after week. “Coming in leading, as he always does,” Collins explained. “We always got his back a thousand percent of the way and it’s only right to continue to keep going, continue to be us, and continue to be 1-0.” Talk about a vote of confidence from your top guy.
Unstoppable Stats and a Surprise Sprint
The day wasn’t just about his arm, either. Stroud surprised everyone, including his own teammates, by running in his first touchdown from 2 yards out midway through the third quarter. Collins couldn’t help but hype it up, saying, “That man got a little speed on him. He got in that thing, and I am proud of him. I am happy to see him touch paint, run his feet. He lowered his shoulder, it’s football.” Seriously, a quarterback lowering his shoulder for a score? You love to see it. Across five games this season, Stroud has completed 64.3 percent of his throws for a staggering 1,402 yards and six touchdowns, all without throwing a single pick. Those are the numbers of a guy who’s playing at an elite level.
This kid is playing lights out, defying his team’s record with every snap. The question isn’t if Stroud is the real deal, it’s how long until the Texans’ record catches up to his game. What a start for the young QB, and you just know he’s going to keep pushing to turn that 1-4 into something much better.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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