Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is willing to improvise whenever necessary."(I like) to stay in the pocket and deliver throws - that's what I want to do," Stroud said. "But at the same time,

A walk through tailgates outside NRG Stadium on a Houston Texans gameday makes it obvious that C.J. Stroud is a superstar to the local fanbase with his jersey being spotted more often than a koozie-covered beer. Official jersey sales totals make it official that Stroud is a star across the country.

After dismantling the New York Giants in Week 1, the Minnesota Vikings were put to the test in Week 2 and came out victorious against the San Francisco 49ers. However, that wasn't enough for the football gods to be pleased it seems. With Week 3 comes another daunting test in the shape of C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans.

Joe Mixon, who injured his ankle on Sunday, was not at practice and tight end Brevin Jordan was placed on injured reserve.

Texans star Joe Mixon expresses frustration over lack of penalty on Bears linebacker after suffering ankle injury in Sunday night's game.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud throws during the first half of Sunday's game against the Chicago Bears in Houston.