C.J. Stroud: Texans' Quarterback Success

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Texans laid strong foundation for C.J. Stroud to make them contenders

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C.J. Stroud is 18-12 as a starter (including 1-1 in the playoffs) as his team heads into the final month of the regular season .

Stroud helped the Texans win the AFC South title and earn a trip to the divisional round of the playoffs.

The Texans ' foundation centers on a sound rushing attack led by running back Joe Mixon and defense.

Offensive line has a cap hit of $51.8 million this season , fifth highest in the NFL in 2024 .

Offensive line hasn't matched its price tag in 2023 by trading for Mason , Howard and Scruggs .

The Texans ' defense has given up 21 points per game, 12th fewest since 2023 .

C.J. Stroud has the NFL 's second -most passing yards ( 7,225 ) since Week 1 of 2023 .

The Texans have had a sound process to build around Stroud .

Out of the 11 quarterbacks drafted in the top five since 2020 , only the Bengals ' Joe Burrow ( 33-30-1 ), Washington Commanders' Jayden Daniels ( 8-5 ), Tagovailoa .