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this Houston Texans Unable to find the finishing zone in Sunday’s 14-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, their star quarterback CJ Stroud made a blunt voice about his team’s performance.
“We shouldn’t win the game because we’re not doing the right thing,” Stroud said. Exercise per CBS. “This happens when you come out in the NFL lollipop. I think we’ll be fine, but I think it’s a good wake-up call for us.”
Terms like Lollygagging are never a term you want to be classified as an NFL, but in his third season as a locker room leader, Stroud knew what was acceptable and what was unacceptable on game day.
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Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) searches for a receiver at Sofi Stadium in the third quarter on September 7, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn image)
Houston played the game at halftime as Ka’imi Fairbairn managed to beat three shots to a 9-7 run. However, the Texan fell in the second half and was turned away ram When they flipped the ball twice, they had to run on other offensive possessions.
Stroud and the Texans’ offense have been a force since Ohio State quarterback picked second overall in 2023 NFL Draft. However, the 265-yard total offense starting in the 2025 season wasn’t what they thought, especially after winning the AFC South and wildcard rounds in 2024.
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Stroud made 188 yards in 27 innings and intercepted. Considering his last game Chief of Kansas City There was no touchdown pass ending in the division round, which was the first time in Stroud’s career, and he didn’t have a single game.
Therefore, he is also responsible for his teammates.
“I like the confidence we have, but there is a mindset, ‘Am I doing enough?’” Stroud continued. “I think it’s healthy because you’re probably going to do more. Just prepare for me, I have to do better, and I also have to hold everyone accountable. It’s the first game of the year. We don’t have a lot of exotic looks, either. They don’t have it either.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud (7) was under pressure from Los Angeles Rams guard Byron Young (0) in the first half at Sofi Stadium on September 7, 2025. (Kirby Lee/Imagn image)
Stroud was the offensive rookie of the year in 2023, entering the NFL field with 23 touchdowns and just five interceptions in 15 games in 4,108 yards. His production fell slightly last season, with 3,727 yards throwing and 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, with the latter statistic being that he wants to turn around in 2025.
So it’s not a step in the right direction, but as Stroud said, you can still play football in 2025.
“Are you going to lie down or go play? For me, I just try to play as much as I can and to people who I don’t care who is there. I believe in you. I’m trying hard to show them that I’m there for them.”
Houston Texans CJ Stroud called a game in the first quarter against the Los Angeles Rams at Sofi Stadium on September 7, 2025 in Inglewood, California. (Ronald Martinez/Getty Image)
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The Texans will have a home opener on Monday Night Football next week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
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