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Watch: Texans QB C.J. Stroud ices game with late TD pass vs. Jaguars

By Clark Dalton | Last updated Sep 29, 2024 4:34 PM ET

C.J. Stroud is becoming one of those quarterbacks who seemingly never cracks under pressure.

With the Houston Texans trailing the Jacksonville Jaguars 20-17 late in the fourth quarter, the Texans second-year QB delivered in the clutch. Stroud led a winning nine-play, 69-yard drive, one which he capped off by throwing a one-yard touchdown to running back Dare Ogunbowale with 0:18 remaining in the fourth quarter.

Texans take the lead with 18 seconds left!

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During his rookie season, Stroud led game-winning drives against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Cincinnati Bengals and Indianapolis Colts. Still only 22 years old, it wouldn't be surprising if he produces more fourth-quarter comebacks throughout his career.

Even when the Texans trailed the Jaguars (0-4), Stroud didn't seem to get rattled. The young signal-caller completed 22-of-29 passes for 273 yards, two touchdowns and zero picks in the dramatic victory.

CJ Stroud when trailing vs the Jaguars:

22/29
273 passing yards
2 TDs/0 INTs pic.twitter.com/B6ycgB0NWs
— PFF (@PFF) September 29, 2024

The Texans made multiple mistakes against the Jaguars. Returner Steven Sims muffed a punt inside Houston's 10-yard line, resulting in the Jaguars' first TD (a two-yard TD pass from QB Trevor Lawrence to WR Brian Thomas Jr.). Houston also had 12 penalties for 93 yards.

Despite the miscues, Stroud made enough plays to give the Texans (3-1) a chance to win. He usually does, so he keeps establishing himself as a budding star.

Clark Dalton

Dalton is a 2022 journalism graduate of the University of Texas at Austin. He gained experience in sports media over the past seven years — from live broadcasting and creating short films to podcasting and producing. In college, he wrote for The Daily Texan. He loves sports and enjoys hiking, kayaking and camping.

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