CJ Stroud sets impressive all-time record in thrilling game against Falcons
Aug 10, 2023; Foxborough, Massachusetts, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) throws the ball during warmups before a game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-USA TODAY Sports
CJ Stroud is certifiably the real deal.
The Houston Texans rookie quarterback Stroud had another stellar game during Week 5 against the Atlanta Falcons. Stroud threw for 249 yards and a touchdown, including a strike to tight end Dalton Schultz late in the fourth quarter to give Houston a 19-18 lead.
CJ STROUD FINDS DALTON SCHULTZ IN THE END ZONE!
The Texans lead by 1 with 1:49 remaining 🤯
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) October 8, 2023
During the solid outing, the 22-year-old signal caller claimed an impressive all-time NFL record. Stroud surpassed Dallas Cowboys QB Dak Prescott for the most pass attempts with no interceptions to start off a career.
C.J. Stroud now sits alone on top of this list
1. C.J. Stroud
2. Dak Prescott
3. Tom Brady pic.twitter.com/juawNuIFzY— V̷a̷t̷o̷r̷ (@VatorSports) October 8, 2023
Unfortunately, the Texans would go on to lose on Sunday by the final of 21-19 after Falcons quarterback Desmond Ridder led a 56-yard drive to set up Younghoe Koo’s game-winning 37-yard field goal as time expired. But that doesn’t make what Stroud is doing for Houston any less impressive.
Stroud is now up to 1,461 yards and seven TDs with a very respectable 61.3 completion percentage through his first five starts. His receiving corps is modest at best (featuring Nico Collins, rookie Tank Dell, and post-ACL tear Robert Woods), and Stroud is taking some regular deep shots as well. That makes his high volume of pass attempts without a single interception even more remarkable.
Stroud connects DEEP for his 2nd TD 😮💨
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— Buckeyes Network (@BuckeyesNetwork) October 1, 2023
Can't place the ball any better than where CJ Stroud placed it here. pic.twitter.com/lL6dsLdC1n
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) August 28, 2023
While the Texans have still only gone 2-3 to start the season, Stroud is helping them build a very strong foundation for their long-term project. At the very least, he definitely isn’t experiencing as many growing pains as his fellow QB atop the 2023 draft class.