The Houston Texans entered an underdog. They left as decisive winners. For QB C.J. Stroud, that’s when he knew he could play in the NFL. Appearing on Kevin Hart’s, unconventionally formatted, Cold As Balls podcast (?), Stroud discussed when things clicked for him.
“It was about Week 4, we played the Steelers at home,” Stroud told Hart. “It was the first time with a packed crowd at home and we went crazy. We scored 30 points on one of the top defenses in the league. That was the moment I’m like, ‘Man, I can really play in this league, and I don’t think anyone can mess with me.