Texans QB CJ Stroud Calls Primetime Playtime a ‘Blessing’
By Movieguide® Contributor
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud once again led his team to victory, and as fans have come to expect and love, he gave God the glory.
“You know, all glory goes to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. It’s just an honor and a blessing to be playing in Houston again on a Sunday night,” Stroud said in a video shared by Christhlete on Instagram. “You know we didn’t get on primetime last year so, it’s a blessing. But you know, we got a lot of things to clean up but, you know, you learn…and that’s a blessing in its own sense because it’s hard to win in the NFL.”
Stroud and the offense produced in the first half, but in the second half, the defense stepped up and defeated the Chicago Bears 19-16.
According to ESPN, “Stroud threw for 260 yards and a touchdown and Ka′imi Fairbairn kicked four field goals to help the Houston to the win.”
Head coach DeMeco Ryans said after the game, “It’s just about winning one week at a time. They’re not always going to be pretty, but you just have to find a way to win. That’s what I’m most proud about with our guys. No matter what happened there at the end, we found a way to win.”
In addition to the win, Stroud also passed Kansas City Cheifs quarterback Patrick Mahomes’ record for the “most passing yards in a player’s first 10 career home games, including the playoffs,” KHOU11 news outlet reported.
“QB @CJ7STROUD (3,016) has passed Patrick Mahomes (3,011), setting the new NFL record for most passing yards through a player’s first 10 career home games, including the playoffs,” the Texans celebrated on X.
QB @CJ7STROUD (3,016) has passed Patrick Mahomes (3,011), setting the new NFL record for most passing yards through a player's first 10 career home games, including the playoffs. pic.twitter.com/QegK7xPGcT
— Houston Texans PR (@TexansPR) September 16, 2024
This is an incredible feat for Stroud and the first of many records he is projected to break.
Movieguide® previously reported on the athlete:
“Later on in the press conference, the 21-year-old explained why he doesn’t need sympathy from anyone and what he believes his mission ultimately is. Stroud developed a strong relationship with Christ after his father, who was a pastor, was arrested in 2015. He did not have a privileged upbringing like some other elite quarterbacks, but he was always confident in God’s plan for him,” Sports Spectrum wrote on Stroud.
“A lot of people don’t get to live the life I do,” he added. “It’s hard, don’t get me wrong. It’s hard, but it’s a privilege, man. I’m blessed enough to wake up every day—to walk, to talk, to smell, to interact with people, to play football. These are all things we take for granted from a day-to-day basis, but I try to do my best to thank God through all that because [of] His grace and His mercy.”
“He laid His life on the cross for us,” Stroud declared. “I really believe that. This is bigger than just ball, and if I have to use football for my purpose—to spread the Gospel and the life of Jesus Christ—then I’ll do that. And I think that’s what God wants.”
