I trust that C.J. Stroud is aware of this. It is a path followed by several quarterbacks who have hoisted the Lombardi Trophy in just their second NFL season. In these three cases, all achieved this feat with unspectacular statistical performance.

Stroud, who guided the Texans to a 32-12 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday at NRG Stadium, became the sixth quarterback in league history to win playoff starts in each of his first two NFL seasons.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had an all-time rookie season in 2023. Now, Houston's passing game has fallen into disrepair. Can it be fixed for the postseason? Things have not gone as expected in ...

Russell Wilson, Steelers: 51.3 C.J. Stroud, Texans : 50.2 Stroud and Co. will look to upset Justin Herbert (No. 8) and the Los Angeles Chargers in their playoff showdown on Saturday at NRG Stadium ...

Derek Stingley says the Texans aim to force three turnovers a game. On Saturday against the Los Angeles Chargers, they surpassed that goal with the All-Pro cornerback grabbing two

HOUSTON (AP) — Everyone raved about the leadership of second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud this week as the Houston Texans prepared for their wild-card playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers.

Within the segment, the duo preview the matchup between C.J. Stroud and Patrick Mahomes and debate whether the Texans can pull off an upset here. 1 DAY AGO・the nfl on fox podcast・8:39

Folks gather weekly at Wings and Rings restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga during football season to root for their teams and local guy C.J. Stroud, including Saturday, when his second NFL season ended

Daniels threw two touchdown passes to lead the Commanders to a win at Tampa Bay, becoming the fourth rookie quarterback in the SB era to win a road playoff start.

GLENDALE, ARIZONA – JANUARY 13: Sam Darnold #14 of the Minnesota Vikings throws a pass during the second quarter against the Los Angeles Rams during the NFC Wild Card Playoff at State Farm Stadium on January 13, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by Norm Hall/Getty Images)

Rundown recaps the most important developments from the day's action and examines their significance moving forward.Not there yetThe Chargers getting blown out in Houston will understandably put the spotlight on Justin Herbert.

Since entering the NFL, former Rancho Cucamonga High School star C.J. Stroud has quickly catapulted into being a top quarterback in the league, turning a Housto