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In a disappointing performance against the New York Jets, C.J. Stroud faced a career-high eight sacks and completed only 36% of his passes, leading to a 21-13 loss for the Houston Texans. Stroud acknowledged the need for improvement, emphasizing that the team's struggles in pass protection have been a recurring issue this season. Despite the loss, the Texans' run game showed promise, with Joe Mixon rushing for over 100 yards. The team aims to address their offensive line problems ahead of their next game against the Detroit Lions.
- C.J. Stroud's performance highlights the Texans' ongoing struggles with pass protection.
- The team needs to improve their offensive line play to support Stroud better.
- Despite the loss, the run game remains a strong point for the Texans.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Pickup
Week 9
191 pass yards
- Stroud completed only 36% of his passes for 191 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions.
- He was sacked eight times and pressured on nearly half of his drop-backs.
- Stroud acknowledged the need for quicker decision-making and better execution.
Joe Mixon | RB
Breakout
Week 9
20 carries
106 rush yards
- Mixon rushed for 106 yards, marking his fifth 100-yard game of the season.
- His performance contributed to the Texans' strong run game despite the loss.
Houston Texans
- The Texans need to improve their pass protection to support C.J. Stroud.
- The run game is effective, but the offensive line struggles in pass blocking are detrimental.
New York Jets
- The Jets capitalized on the Texans' offensive line issues to secure a win.
- Their defense was able to pressure Stroud effectively throughout the game.