The quarterback scrambled for a yard on third down but had his ankle caught underneath on the tackle. Stroud is one of the only Texans to avoid the injury bug this season, starting all 17 games. If Houston wants to pull off the upset, it rests on the right arm of Stroud.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud experienced highs and lows in second NFL season after winning NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year honors in his first season in Houston.

C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans will face a challenging test against Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional Round of the 2025 NFL playoffs.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud's 27-yard sprint gets the Houston Texans into FG range before halftime. Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud darts wide receiver Nico Collins for a 37-yard gain against the Los Angeles Chargers. Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins catches a slant pass for a 13-yard touchdown strike from quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud runs off the field after an NFL football game against the Tennessee Titans Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. The Texans won 23-14. (AP Photo/John Amis) If you need help with the Public File, call (954) 364-2526.

Saturday’s game ended in a familiar way, with the Chiefs securing a 23-14 win and a spot in the AFC Championship Game. The Texans kept it close and had their chances but didn't capitalize. Kicker Kaʻimi Fairbairn struggled, missing three kicks — a field goal wide right, a missed an extra point and a late blocked field goal.

HOUSTON — C.J. Stroud smiled at the question Sunday after the Houston Texans’ 23-14 victory over the Tennessee Titans. What did the quarterback think about his friend Bryce Young’s growth ...

C.J. Stroud celebrates with owner Cal McNair after the Texans' win over the Tennessee Titans in the season finale. John Amis/AP Even though the Texans lost to the Ravens, the goal was to plant seeds in his teammates' mind to prepare them for what's to come ...

ending a two-game skid with a 23-14 road victory against the Tennessee Titans, who secured the top pick in this year's NFL Draft. Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud connected on all six passes for 50 ...

You have to be all but perfect to upset Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs at Arrowhead. The Texans were far from it.

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Aaron Wilson is an award-winning Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and www.click2houston.com. He has covered the NFL since 1997, including previous stints for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. This marks his 10th year covering the Texans after previously covering a Super Bowl winning team in Baltimore.