C.J. Stroud gave the impression forward of his years when he put in combination a robust rookie marketing campaign final season and guided the Houston Texans to a playoff victory.
On the other hand, issues have not come simple for Stroud of past due and the Texans are on the lookout for the megastar quarterback to start a turnaround after they seek advice from the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night time.
As Houston (6-4) has dropped 3 of its previous 4 video games, Stroud has finished simply 53.7 % of his passes. He has been sacked 18 occasions all the way through that span.
Stroud additionally threw two interceptions final week in a 26-23 house loss to the Detroit Lions. The Texans blew a 16-point halftime lead in that contest.
“I attempt to now not handiest make performs however deal with the soccer and do the suitable issues that win the sport,” Stroud mentioned Thursday. “Once in a while it is going our approach, and from time to time it (does not).”
Regardless of their droop, the Texans nonetheless lead the AFC South via two video games over the Indianapolis Colts.
Nonetheless, getting Stroud again in shape is a large precedence. All the way through the harsh occasions, Stroud handed for a career-worst 86 yards in a setback towards the Inexperienced Bay Packers on Oct. 20, used to be sacked 8 occasions and finished simply 36.7 % of his passes (11 of 30) all the way through a loss to the New York Jets on Oct. 31.
Stroud’s six interceptions are greater than he tossed (5) in 15 begins as a rookie.
On the other hand, Houston trainer DeMeco Ryans emphasised that the problems don’t seem to be restricted to his quarterback.
“No person can shoulder the entire accountability,” Ryans mentioned. “For C.J., yeah, it is 10 different guys round him. However similar to the ones 10 different guys and C.J., all of the defensive avid gamers, particular groups, everyone has a role to do and everyone is anticipated to try this process to the most efficient in their skill. And if everyone executes and everybody performs the right kind approach and does their process the suitable approach, then we’re going to be superb.”
Dallas (3-6) has dropped 4 consecutive video games and has larger issues at quarterback with Dak Prescott (hamstring) carried out for the season.
Cooper Rush began final weekend in a 34-6 house loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, and the consequences have been unpleasant.
Rush finished 13 of 23 passes for simply 45 yards with a protracted acquire of 10 yards. Trey Lance completed up and used to be 4 of 6 for 21 yards and one interception.
Large-play receiver CeeDee Lamb had simply 21 yards on six receptions.
“The paintings goes to get carried out,” Lamb mentioned. “And, with me, I take complete accountability in stepping into sync with (Rush).
“We are going to trip this factor out via the remainder of the season, so I’ve essentially the most self belief in him. I do not care what took place final week, and final week is final week.”
Dallas trainer Mike McCarthy made it transparent that the workforce’s 3.9-yard reasonable in keeping with reception used to be unacceptable.
“How are you able to manufacture the ball getting down the sphere or getting it into inexperienced grass, we had various crossing routes that we felt just right about and it simply did not occur,” McCarthy mentioned. “And that is the reason the way in which the sport is going. … Ball did not pass down the sphere sufficient, that is needless to say.”
Rush is coping with a neck damage however used to be a complete observe player on Thursday.
Cowboys megastar guard Zack Martin (shoulder) sat out observe, regardless that he continues to play during the ailment. Cornerbacks DaRon Bland (foot), Caelen Carson (shoulder/sickness) and Jourdan Lewis (neck) ignored the Thursday consultation, as did tight finish Jake Ferguson (sickness), fullback Hunter Luepke (calf) and linebacker Nick Vigil (foot).
Houston megastar defensive finish Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) sat out observe Thursday. He ignored the loss to the Lions.
Additionally sitting out for the Texans with accidents have been cornerbacks Kamari Lassiter (concussion) and Derek Stingley Jr. (hip) and defensive take on Foley Fatukasi (foot).
The Cowboys have received 4 in their six conferences with the Texans, together with a 27-23 house win in the latest matchup on Dec. 11, 2022.
–Box Degree Media
