The Houston Texans were victorious in a close game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday, with quarterback C.J. Stroud leading the way. Stroud threw for a career-high 434 yards and three touchdowns, while the Texans defense held the Buccaneers to just 37 points.
The Texans started off strong, taking a 10-point lead in the first quarter. However, the Buccaneers fought back and took a 24-20 lead into halftime. The Texans responded with a strong third quarter, outscoring the Buccaneers 19-13 to take a 39-37 lead into the fourth quarter.
The fourth quarter was a defensive battle, with both teams trading possessions and neither able to score. The Texans defense held strong, forcing the Buccaneers to punt on their final possession and preserving the victory.
Stroud was the star of the game, completing 33 of his 45 pass attempts for 434 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed for 35 yards and a touchdown, leading the Texans to victory. Stroud’s performance was especially impressive given that he was playing in his first NFL start.
The Texans’ victory was a team effort, with the defense holding the Buccaneers to just 37 points and the offense putting up 39 points. Stroud’s performance was key, however, as he led the team to victory in his first NFL start. The Texans will look to build on this win as they continue their season.