Did C.J. Stroud's fumbles cost the Texans the game against the Steelers?

No, despite C.J. Stroud fumbling the ball five times, the Texans' strong defense and overall team performance secured a 30-6 victory.

How did the Texans' defense perform against the Steelers?

The Texans' defense delivered an excellent performance, creating turnovers that led to two touchdowns and limiting the Steelers' scoring.

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Stroud Fumbles 5 Times, Texans Still Dominate Steelers 30-6

Q: What is C.J. Stroud's record for fumbles in a winning game?

C.J. Stroud is the second quarterback since 1991 to win a game with five fumbles, matching Eli Manning's record.

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Summary

Texans secured a commanding 30-6 victory over the Steelers.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud fumbled the ball five times during the game.
Texans' defense created turnovers leading to two touchdowns.

Stroud Fumbles 5 Times, Texans Still Dominate Steelers 30-6

The Houston Texans dominated the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday night, securing a decisive 30-6 victory. Despite a close score of 7-6 entering the fourth quarter, the Texans' defense emerged as the driving force, creating turnovers that directly led to two touchdowns, ultimately breaking open the game. Quarterback C.J. Stroud experienced significant ball-security issues, fumbling the ball five times and losing two in the first half, with an additional interception in the third quarter. However, the Texans' defense held strong, limiting the Steelers' scoring opportunities to only three points from these giveaways. Stroud, who became the second quarterback since 1991 to win a game with five fumbles, recognized the need for improvement. He emphasized the team's resilience in bouncing back from miscues, which will be crucial as the Texans prepare to face the Patriots in their next game.