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Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud continues hot start with touchdown pass vs. Steelers

The No. 2 pick stays hot to start his career.

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud started the matchup against the Pittsburgh Steelers by leading a 12-play, 69-yard drive capped by a 2-yard Stroud touchdown pass to wide receiver Nico Collins. <

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The Texans' offense marched down the field as it took only six plays to get into the Steelers' red zone, highlighted by a 27-yard pass from Stroud to running back Dameon Pierce.