Houston Texans fell short of expectations. Then they exceeded them. Houston's 10-7 record was as much a function of playing in a toothless AFC South as anything else. The Texans offense took a step backward after 2023's emergence.

Stroud was drafted by the Texans in 2023 and signed a 4-year, $36,279,243 fully guaranteed contract that came with a generous signing bonus of $23,384,904. His base salary in 2024 was somewhat low at $915,000. He was also paid a roster bonus of $1,484,057 which made his total pay for the season $2,399,057.

C.J. Stroud's endorsement portfolio includes top brands like Jordan, Cheetos, and Lowe's, boosting his net worth and expanding his influence.

The Houston Texans had plenty of chances to pull off an upset over the top-seeded Kansas City Chiefs in the Divisional round of the NFL playoffs on

But the Texans and their fans are now worried about the health of quarterback C.J. Stroud. After the Chiefs capitalized on a huge return of the opening kickoff and converted a fie

Saturday’s game ended in a familiar way, with the Chiefs securing a 23-14 win and a spot in the AFC Championship Game. The Texans kept it close and had their chances but didn't capitalize. Kicker Kaʻimi Fairbairn struggled, missing three kicks — a field goal wide right, a missed an extra point and a late blocked field goal.

Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud understands there’s an emotional return heading back to Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.

The Houston Texans were big underdogs in the Divisional Round against the two-time defending champion Kansas City Chiefs. The Texans didn’t have much margin for error if they hoped to pull of an upset,