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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 expressed embarrassment over the defeat and acknowledged the need for improvement, particularly in pass protection. The Texans have struggled with protecting Stroud throughout the season, resulting in him being sacked 30 times, the second-most in the NFL. Despite the offensive struggles, the Texans' run game was effective, with Joe Mixon rushing for over 100 yards.
- C.J. Stroud's performance highlights the Texans' ongoing issues with pass protection.
- The Texans' run game remains strong, with Joe Mixon contributing significantly.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Pickup
Week 9
191 pass yards
01 fumbles
0- Stroud completed only 36% of his passes and was sacked eight times.
- He acknowledged the need for improvement in both his performance and the team's pass protection.
Joe Mixon | RB
Breakout
Week 9
106 rush yards
- Mixon rushed for 106 yards, marking his fifth 100-yard rushing game of the season.
- He has been a consistent performer in the Texans' run game.
Houston Texans
- The Texans need to address their pass protection issues to support Stroud.
- Despite struggles in the passing game, the run offense has shown promise.
New York Jets
- The Jets capitalized on the Texans' offensive struggles, particularly in the second half.
- They scored 21 points in the second half, showcasing their ability to capitalize on opponents' mistakes.