Texans' QB CJ Stroud named AFC Offensive Player of the Week for the 2nd time

Wednesday, January 10, 2024
HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) -- As the Houston Texans prepare for Saturday's wild card game, quarterback C.J. Stroud picked up another honor from the NFL.

The video above is from a previous report on when Stroud was still in concussion protocol.
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The Texans rookie was named American Football Conference Offensive Player of the Week, according to the NFL's announcement Wednesday.

Stroud is a second-time honoree, and his game-winning drive sent the club to the playoffs for the first time since 2019.

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The team will face the Browns in the AFC Wild Card game on Saturday at 3:30 p.m. at NRG Stadium.

It will be Stroud's first taste of the postseason.



According to the NFL, Stroud has completed 20-of-26 passes for 264 yards, two touchdown passes, and an AFC-best 134.1 passer rating.

He also ended the 2023 regular season by completing 319-of-499 pass attempts for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdowns.

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