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C.J. Stroud Leads Texans' Game-Winning Drive Over Jaguars

The Houston Texans ended up victorious after C.J. Stroud gave them a late lead over the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Kade Kimble

Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs out onto the field before playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) runs out onto the field before playing against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans' second half was far from productive. After leading 17-13 at the break, Houston saw the Jacksonville Jaguars take a 20-17 lead. The Texans were unable to match the Jaguars' third-quarter score.

Through the entire fourth quarter, both teams were scoreless. That was until the 18-second mark in the game. C.J. Stroud, with just over two minutes remaining in the game, got the ball with the chance to go win the football game.

READ MORE: Nico Collins Gives Texans Lead Over Jaguars With TD

With help from a 26-yard completion to star wide receiver Nico Collins, Stroud led the Texans down the field. While they had to burn their timeouts, they found themselves in a goal-to-go situation with time winding down.

Stroud connected with backup running back Dare Ogunbowale on a one-yard pass to score a touchdown, giving the Texans a 24-20 lead with nothing but a few stops needed from the defense.

The Jaguars controlled most of the second half, but Stroud showed his poise and clutch ability in his second year in the NFL, helping propel their record to 3-1 on the season, narrowly escaping defeat.

The Texans needed to bounce back, and they did so, even if it wasn't a perfect game. Stroud finished the contest with 345 passing yards, having completed 27 of his 40 passes and punching home two passing touchdowns.

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Kade Kimble
KADE KIMBLE

Kade has been covering a wide variety of teams ranging from the NFL to the NBA and college athletics since joining Sports Illustrated's FanNation in 2022.

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