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'C.J. Stroud Needs to Get His Brain Looked At': RGIII Floats ‘Concussion Theory’ Behind the QB’s Patriots Disaster

'C.J. Stroud Needs to Get His Brain Looked At': RGIII Floats ‘Concussion Theory’ Behind the QB’s Patriots Disaster

There’s no other way to put it. C.J. Stroud had a disastrous outing against the New England Patriots on Divisional Round weekend. In one of the biggest games of his life, the Houston Texans QB threw four interceptions and looked rattled from the jump.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 21
Falcons Show Interest in Texans Executive for GM Opening

Falcons Show Interest in Texans Executive for GM Opening

The Atlanta Falcons are reportedly looking to bring in a member of the Houston Texans front office for an interview among their pool of candidates to fill their general manager vacancy.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / January 21
What Texans GM Nick Caserio did, didn't say about QB C.J. Stroud after playoff flop

What Texans GM Nick Caserio did, didn't say about QB C.J. Stroud after playoff flop

Stroud's performance in the playoffs has left the Texans with more questions than answers.

C.J. Stroud opens up about Texans future after nightmare outing in loss to Patriots
How Texans' DeMeco Ryans wants C.J. Stroud to respond to playoff flop vs. Patriots
The 'Most INTs in an NFL playoff game' quiz
Joe Mixon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 21
Joe Mixon’s Career In Doubt After Foot Injury?

Joe Mixon’s Career In Doubt After Foot Injury?

According to Aaron Wilson, a league source told him during this past season that not only was Texans RB Joe Mixon not expected to return at any point,

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The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

The '2025 NFL first-team All-Pro' quiz

How many of the players named by the Associated Press as first-team All-Pro in the 2025-26 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in one NFL game' quiz
The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
The 'NFL playoff receiving leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best one-and-done playoff teams in NFL history

The best teams do not always win the Super Bowl. Sometimes, great NFL squads have failed to win a playoff game. Here are the best ones since the AFL-NFL merger to fall short of advancing in a postseason bracket.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / January 21
Texans Offseason Focus Turns to Fixing C.J. Stroud

Texans Offseason Focus Turns to Fixing C.J. Stroud

While the national focus will continue to fixate upon the four teams still left chasing the Super Bowl title, the talk surrounding the Houston Texans will home in on quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Gridiron Heroics / January 21
'He Was Looking Like a Shell of Himself': Why Former NFL Star Is Concerned About Texans QB CJ Stroud

'He Was Looking Like a Shell of Himself': Why Former NFL Star Is Concerned About Texans QB CJ Stroud

Veteran voices are raising alarm after CJ Stroud’s performance for the Houston Texans’ divisional loss to the New England Patriots, and the concern centers on apparent mental and mechanical decline late in games.

Joe Mixon News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20
Texans RB Joe Mixon’s Future Remains Uncertain

Texans RB Joe Mixon’s Future Remains Uncertain

It remains uncertain if Joe Mixon will ever take an NFL field again. As Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston writes, the running back’s NFL future still “lacks

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 20

Texans Sign Nine Players To Futures Deals

The Houston Texans officially signed nine players to futures contracts for the 2026 season on Tuesday.  The full list includes: DE Solomon Byrd C Eli Cox

NFL News / Yardbarker
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans News / Stadium Rant / January 20
Houston Has A Problem: Texans’ 4 Interception Disaster May Call For Changes

Houston Has A Problem: Texans’ 4 Interception Disaster May Call For Changes

The Houston Texans’ season is over after falling 28-16 to the New England Patriots. The sloppy snowfest consisted of eight turnovers, five of which were by the Texans.

Houston Texans News / The SportsRush / January 20
What Did Dan Orlovsky Say About C.J. Stroud That’s Getting Him Trolled?

What Did Dan Orlovsky Say About C.J. Stroud That’s Getting Him Trolled?

C.J. Stroud laid a massive stinker against the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round this past weekend. He threw four interceptions, contributing to an abysmal 21.1 QBR.

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The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz
 The 'Last three-passing-TD playoff game' quiz
The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
 The 'NFL playoff rushing-TD record' quiz
The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz
 The 'College Football Player of the Year' quiz
The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz
 The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz
Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 20
CJ Stroud made concerning admission about Texans’ offense

CJ Stroud made concerning admission about Texans’ offense

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud added some additional concern about his recent performances after an admission he made about the team’s offense following Houston’s playoff exit.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most INTs in an NFL playoff game' quiz

The 'Most INTs in an NFL playoff game' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to throw four or more interceptions in one NFL playoff game can you name in five minutes?

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / January 20
Texans Likely To Retain OC Nick Caley?

Texans Likely To Retain OC Nick Caley?

Last offseason, the Texans moved on from Bobby Slowik following his two-year run as offensive coordinator. Nick Caley was hired as his replacement. Things did not go according to plan on offense early in the season for Houston.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 20
How Texans HC wants C.J. Stroud to respond to playoff flop

How Texans' DeMeco Ryans wants C.J. Stroud to respond to playoff flop vs. Patriots

Stroud tossed four picks in the first half of the 28-16 defeat at New England.

C.J. Stroud's regression puts Texans in tough spot
Texans QB C.J. Stroud discusses awful performance in playoff loss to Patriots
QB C.J. Stroud's playoff flop should give Texans pause in contract talks
The most significant worst-to-first NFL teams
The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / January 20
C.J. Stroud opens up about Texans future

C.J. Stroud opens up about Texans future after nightmare outing in loss to Patriots

Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman is among the noteworthy members of the NFL community who suggested the Houston Texans may need to soon have some difficult conversations regarding the future of C.J. Stroud.

QB C.J. Stroud's playoff flop should give Texans pause in contract talks
C.J. Stroud's regression puts Texans in tough spot
The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19
Perfect offseason trade Texans must make after losing in Divisional Round once again

Perfect offseason trade Texans must make after losing in Divisional Round once again

A familiar ending demands a smarter response from the Houston Texans. At some point, they have to realize that talent alone stops being enough. The Texans have reached that inflection point.

Houston Texans News / 5 GOATs / January 19
Joe Mixon injury: DeMeco Ryans gives two-word update on Texans RB’s mysterious absence

Joe Mixon injury: DeMeco Ryans gives two-word update on Texans RB’s mysterious absence

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had some interesting things to say about running back Joe Mixon. While speaking to reporters on Monday, Ryans was asked about Mixon, who missed the entire 2025 season with a foot injury.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 19

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Excited To See WR Tank Dell 'Back On The Field' In 2026

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said he’s excited to see WR Tank Dell back on the field in 2026. Dell suffered a significant knee injury

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / January 19
QB C.J. Stroud's playoff flop should give Texans pause in contract talks

QB C.J. Stroud's playoff flop should give Texans pause in contract talks

Houston Texans third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud may have cost himself millions on Sunday.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud discusses awful performance in playoff loss to Patriots
C.J. Stroud's regression puts Texans in tough spot
The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / January 19
Texans’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after brutal playoff loss

Texans’ 3-round 2026 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator after brutal playoff loss

The Houston Texans didn’t limp into the 2026 offseason wondering whether their rebuild worked. They entered it knowing it has worked and yet it still wasn’t enough.

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