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Stroud throws for 353 yards but Texans score just 6 points in loss to Bengals

Houston's QB sets an unusual NFL record: 350+ passing yards, no interceptions, and a team score below 10 points in the same game.

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What to know

  • C.J. Stroud threw for 353 yards with zero interceptions but the Texans scored only 6 points and failed to reach the end zone against Cincinnati.
  • Stroud became the first QB in NFL history to post 350+ passing yards with no INTs while his team scored fewer than 10 points.
  • The Texans went 0-4 in red zone attempts and rushed for just 18 yards, indicating both passing and running game failures in critical situations.
  • Robert Griffin III labeled the Texans' game plan—which called for 55 pass attempts—as 'coaching malpractice.'

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Stroud throws for 353 yards but Texans score just 6 points in loss to Bengals
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  1. 6

    Stroud discusses red zone struggles after Bengals defeat

    Stroud addressed the team's offensive failures in his post-game comments, focusing on the zero touchdowns scored and the four failed red zone attempts.

    “CJ Stroud is the 1st QB in NFL history to throw for 350+ yards with no INTs and score fewer than 10 points in a game.”
    — Roselucky777, Reddit user · source
    1. 1 outlet Everything Texans QB C.J. Stroud said after Houston’s Week 2 loss

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago

      1 more headline
  2. 5

    Stroud makes unwanted NFL history: 350+ yards, zero INTs, sub-10-point team score

    Analysis revealed Stroud became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw for 350+ yards without an interception while his team scored fewer than 10 points in a single game.

    1. 1 outlet Texans' C.J. Stroud Makes NFL History for All the Wrong Reasons vs. Bengals

      first by Sports Illustrated, 3d ago

  3. 4

    Robert Griffin III calls Texans' game plan 'coaching malpractice'

    Former NFL quarterback Robert Griffin III criticized Houston's approach after Stroud was asked to throw 55 passes in the loss, characterizing the play-calling strategy as a major mistake.

    1. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · read ↗

  4. 3

    Texans fall to Bengals in Week 2; Stroud throws for 353 yards with no TDs allowed

    Houston lost to Cincinnati in Week 2 despite Stroud's 353 passing yards and zero interceptions. The Texans failed to score a touchdown, rushed for only 18 yards, and scored just 6 points total while going 0-4 in the red zone.

    1. 2 outlets Texans waste C.J. Stroud’s 353-yard performance in stunning offensive failure

      first by Yahoo Sports, 3d ago · also Sporting News

    2. 1 outlet 3 keys to a Cincinnati Bengals victory vs. the Houston Texans

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

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    Stroud praises Bengals defensive line, warns of turnover risk

    Stroud highlighted the strength of Cincinnati's defensive front, especially Dexter Lawrence, while context noted his own turnover struggles—seven fumbles and nine total turnovers over the past three games heading into Week 2.

    “Their defensive line is really good. Dexter Lawrence is one of the best defensive tackles in the NFL with B.J. Hill. I think Jonathan Allen's playing some really good ball as well.”
    — C.J. Stroud
    1. 1 outlet Texans' C.J. Stroud admires Bengals defensive line

      first by Yahoo Sports, 5d ago

    2. 1 outlet Texans QB CJ Stroud on Bengals: "Their defensive line is really good"

      first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago

  7. 1

    Stroud says Texans must improve red zone execution ahead of Bengals matchup

    Days before Week 2, Stroud addressed the team's offensive inconsistencies from Week 1, noting that early-down passing and third-down conversion needed work despite overall decent running game performance.

    “I thought we ran the ball pretty decently. I think we can get a little better on early down passing and then third down, just staying on the field.”
    — C.J. Stroud
    1. 2 outlets 4 Noteworthy C.J. Stroud Quotes After Texans' Dismal Loss to Bengals

      first by Sports Illustrated, 3d ago · also Yahoo Sports

      1 more headline

    2. 1 outlet first by Yahoo Sports, 6d ago · read ↗