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Stroud's Four Picks Sink Texans in Playoff Loss
19 Jan
Summary
- CJ Stroud threw four interceptions, including a pick-six, in the playoff loss.
- Houston Texans' offense struggled, failing to reach 60 scrimmage yards.
- Drake Maye led the Patriots with three touchdown passes on 16 attempts.
CJ Stroud's bid for the AFC Championship fell short as the Houston Texans suffered a 28-16 defeat against the New England Patriots in the Divisional Round. Stroud's performance was marred by four interceptions, one of which was returned for a touchdown, and three sacks. This marked a significant disappointment for the Texans' quarterback.
The Texans' offensive unit struggled to gain traction, with no player reaching 60 scrimmage yards. Jayden Higgins came closest with 59 yards on six catches, while Woody Marks was contained after his impressive Wild Card round performance.
In contrast, the Patriots were propelled by quarterback Drake Maye, who efficiently threw three touchdowns on just 16 attempts, securing their advancement while ending the Texans' playoff aspirations.
