C.J. Stroud is becoming one of those quarterbacks who seemingly never cracks under pressure.
With the Houston Texans trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 late in the fourth quarter, the Texans second-year QB delivered in the clutch. Stroud led a winning nine-play, 69-yard drive, one which he capped off by throwing a one-yard touchdown to running back Dare Ogunbowale with 0:18 remaining in the fourth quarter.
During his rookie season, Stroud led game-winning drives against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts. Still only 22 years old, it wouldn't be surprising if he produces more fourth-quarter comebacks throughout his career.
Even when the Texans trailed the Jaguars (0-4), Stroud didn't seem to get rattled. The young signal-caller completed 22-of-29 passes for 273 yards, two touchdowns and zero picks in the dramatic victory.
The Texans made multiple mistakes against the Jaguars. Returner Steven Sims muffed a punt inside Houston's 10-yard line, resulting in the Jaguars' first TD (a two-yard TD pass from QB Trevor Lawrence to WR Brian Thomas Jr.). Houston also had 12 penalties for 93 yards.
Despite the miscues, Stroud made enough plays to give the Texans (3-1) a chance to win. He usually does, so he keeps establishing himself as a budding star.
