CJ Stroud guides Houston Texans to victory with another last second drive against Cincinnati Bengals
economictimes.indiatimes.comCJ Stroud, a former Ohio State quarterback and the second overall pick in this year's draft by the Houston Texans, emerged victorious against Burrow, putting an end to the Cincinnati Bengals' four-game winning streak on Sunday.
The 22-year-old showcased his prowess by throwing for an impressive 356 yards. In a high-stakes moment, Stroud led a crucial drive over the final 93 seconds, guiding kicker Matt Ammendola into position for a game-winning 38-yard field goal as time expired, resulting in a 30-27 victory for Houston.
Ammendola, signed just days earlier due to Ka'imi Fairbairn's injury, played a pivotal role in securing the win.
This marked the second consecutive week that Stroud orchestrated a winning drive in the final minutes for the Texans (5-4). In their previous matchup, Stroud orchestrated a 75-yard touchdown drive in the last 40 seconds to secure a thrilling 39-37 win over Tampa Bay.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans praised Stroud's composure in high-pressure situations, noting, «The thing about C.J.
is just the calmness in the chaos. He doesn't waver.
He's confident he's going to make plays,» a quality often attributed to Burrow.
Burrow, the Bengals' fourth-year quarterback, had a statistically impressive day with 347 yards passing and two touchdowns. However, his back-to-back interceptions in the fourth quarter, including one in the end zone, proved costly and thwarted Cincinnati's chances of extending their win streak.
Despite a late rally, including Joe Mixon's rushing touchdown, Cincinnati's missed opportunities in the red zone, including a crucial drop by Tyler Boyd, allowed the Texans to secure the win.
Stroud's pivotal 55-yard drive in the final minutes showcased his connection with key targets like
