C.J. Stroud wasn’t perfect in Sunday’s win over the Buffalo Bills, but he did enough to secure a 4-1 start.
Stroud connected with Nico Collins for a 67-yard touchdown pass in the first quarter to extend the Houston Texans’ lead by 11 over the Buffalo Bills. When the clock struck zero in a 23-20 win, Stroud had completed 73.7 percent of his passes for 331 yards and a touchdown.
Sunday marked the Second time he went over 300 yards in 2024. Stroud also connected with Stefon Diggs six times for 82 yards and Dare Ogunbowale six times for 57 yards.
“I got to be better and just get through my progressions,” Stroud said postgame. “All in all, you learn with a W, and that’s the most important thing about it.”
Stroud’s success factored into Houston’s win, but was he the top passer of Week 4? Does he still land inside the top 10 passers entering next’s week matchup against the Buffalo Bills?
Every Tuesday, Texans Wire will give you the top 10 passing performances of the week and keep track of Stroud’s dominance throughout the regular season.
Here are the top performers from Week 4:
1. Atlanta Falcons QB Kirk Cousins
Oct 3, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Falcons quarterback Kirk Cousins (18) throws against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
Week 5 stats: completion percentage, 509 yards, 4 TDs, 1 INT, 114.8 passer rating
2. Cincinnati Bengals QB Joe Burrow
The Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow had his first career five-touchdown passing game against the Ravens NFL Week 5 Sunday October 6, 2024 at Payor Stadium. The Bengals lost 41-38 in overtime.
Week 5 stats: 76.9 completion percentage, 392 yards, 5 TDs, 1 INT, 137.0 passer rating
3. Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence
Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence (16) passes the ball during the fourth quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024 at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Jaguars edged the Colts on a field goal 37-34. [Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union]
Week 5 stats: 82.4 completion percentage, 371 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT 119.5 passer rating
4. Indianapolis Colts QB Joe Flacco
Indianapolis Colts quarterback Joe Flacco (15) throws the ball during the second quarter of an NFL football matchup Sunday, Oct. 6, 2024…
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