C.J. Stroud plays two drives in Texans’ first preseason matchup vs. Patriots, throws INT

USATSI The Houston Texans got their first look at their new prospective franchise quarterback on Thursday night, as rookie signal-caller C.J. Stroud started Houston’s first preseason matchup against the Patriots in New England. He played just two series in the Texans’ 20-9 victory, and unfortunately did not get the offense moving in his first professional … Read more

Winners and losers from Patriots’ loss to Texans in preseason opener

A sluggish offensive performance ended in the New England Patriots getting pounded at home in a 20-9 loss to the Houston Texans in Thursday’s preseason opener. It wasn’t the best of showings from the Patriots, but it was also the first of three preseason games. There’s no need in hitting the panic button just yet. … Read more

C.J. Stroud gets a taste of adversity in Texans preseason opener

Ben Arthur AFC South Reporter On his first drive as a professional football player Saturday night, on the Texans’ sixth play from scrimmage, C.J. Stroud faced a third-and-long. He went through his progressions. He set his eyes downfield to the right on fellow rookie Tank Dell, near the numbers. He double-clutched and fired.  The ball … Read more