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Texans QB C.J. Stroud Happy With O-Line Changes

C.J. Stroud had to work behind a newly-constructed Houston Texans offensive line.

Jeremy Brener

Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) attempts a pass during the second quarter against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans looked a little different on the offensive line in their 20-12 win against the Miami Dolphins in Week 15 at NRG Stadium.

Juice Scruggs was sidelined with a foot injury, forcing Tytus Howard to move from right tackle to left guard and rookie Blake Fisher to step into the starting lineup for the first time since Week 5 against the Buffalo Bills.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud spoke about the changes after the game and expressed gratitude.

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“Yeah, I thought it went great," Stroud said. I thought with [T] Tytus [Howard] not really practicing there all week, he stepped in and did the best he could. ... But definitely think they did a great job. For Blake to step in as a young guy is amazing.”

The Texans may have to roll with these changes next week as well with Scruggs potentially sidelined for a little while longer.

The Texans face a shortened prep time for Week 16 as they face the defending champion Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday. Kickoff is scheduled for 12 noon CT from Arrowhead Stadium.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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