On the Texans’ sixth possession against the Chargers, Stroud made one of the greatest plays in team history. He picked up his fumble and, under tremendous pressure running toward the sideline, threw a 34-yard completion to Xavier Hutchinson on what turned into a 99-yard touchdown drive that ended with his 13-yard scoring pass to Nico Collins. And a route was on.
“When you have the big play that C.J. made, it does lift everyone — the energy, the morale of the team,” Ryans said. “Even though it’s not going great, when you see that one play, it sparked the energy and the enthusiasm for our entire team.
“It was a difference-maker for us, and our guys fed off it.”
The Texans scored touchdowns on offense and defense, and special teams contributed three Ka’imi Fairbairn field goals and a two-point score on cornerback D’Angelo Ross’ return of a blocked extra point.
Stroud finished with 22-of-33 for 282 yards, one touchdown and one interception. He averaged 8.5 yards per attempt and finished with a 90.7 rating. He also ran six times for 47 yards, including a 27-yard gain that was one of his many spectacular plays.
Collins had seven catches for 122 yards. Joe Mixon rushed for 106 yards and a 17-yard touchdown on 25 carries.
The offensive line deserved a lot of praise, too. Tackles Laremy Tunsil and Blake Fisher, guards Juice Scruggs and Tytus Howard and center Jarrett Patterson got a lot of recognition because of the way they dominated the Chargers front seven.
The Texans’ performance was the very definition of team.
If the offense has another start like last week, it’s doubtful they’ll be able to overcome it consider they’re playing the Chiefs in one of the toughest stadiums in the league.
Since Reid traded up to get Mahomes in 2017 and named him the starter a year later, the Chiefs have won three Super Bowls. They’re trying to become the first team to win three consecutive Super Bowls.
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