Stroud has scoring pass as Texans beat Saints 17-13
— Houston rookie C.J. Stroud threw his first touchdown as a pro before being named the Houston Texans' starting quarterback to open the regular season.
National Football League
FINAL
Houston Texans
17
New Orleans Saints
13
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HOU | 7 | 3 | 7 | 0 | 17 |
| NO | 0 | 7 | 3 | 3 | 13 |
Caesars Superdome · 70,053 att.
Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/25/26 | vs New York Giants | L 21-27 | NFL |
| 10/18/26 | @ Jacksonville Jaguars | W 34-31 | NFL |
| 10/11/26 | @ Tennessee Titans | W 26-3 | NFL |
| 10/4/26 | vs Dallas Cowboys | L 30-34 | NFL |
| 9/27/26 | @ Indianapolis Colts | L 17-19 | NFL |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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Field Goal 9:03 17-13
Blake Grupe 50 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 2:21 17-10
Mike Boone 11 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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Field Goal 6:25 10-10
Blake Grupe 38 Yd Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:49 10-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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Touchdown 14:20 7-7
Jimmy Graham 3 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Wil Lutz Kick)
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Touchdown 7:17 7-0
Nico Collins 3 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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HOU
2 plays, -3 yards, 0:49 · End of Game
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NO 0:49
7 plays, 25 yards, 0:41 · Interception
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HOU 1:30
3 plays, 4 yards, 0:23 · Punt
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NO 1:53
4 plays, 34 yards, 0:27 · Interception
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HOU 2:20
5 plays, 8 yards, 2:17 · Downs
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NO 4:37
7 plays, 23 yards, 2:34 · Missed FG
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HOU 7:11
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:52 · Punt
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NO 9:03
5 plays, 35 yards, 1:59 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 9:03 17-13
Blake Grupe 50 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 11:02
3 plays, 6 yards, 2:24 · Punt
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NO 13:26
3 plays, 7 yards, 1:24 · Punt
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HOU 14:50
3 plays, 4 yards, 1:40 · Punt
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NO 1:30
3 plays, -2 yards, 0:51 · Punt
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HOU 2:21
9 plays, 74 yards, 4:04 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 2:21 17-10
Mike Boone 11 Yd Run (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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NO 6:25
12 plays, 65 yards, 6:28 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 6:25 10-10
Blake Grupe 38 Yd Field Goal
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HOU 12:53
4 plays, 17 yards, 2:07 · Punt
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HOU
1 play, 3 yards, 0:21 · End of Half
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NO 0:21
7 plays, 32 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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HOU 1:49
11 plays, 37 yards, 5:25 · Field Goal
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Field Goal 1:49 10-7
Ka'imi Fairbairn 28 Yd Field Goal
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NO 7:14
7 plays, 17 yards, 2:35 · Downs
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HOU 9:49
3 plays, -11 yards, 2:08 · Punt
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NO 11:57
3 plays, 6 yards, 1:28 · Punt
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HOU 13:25
3 plays, 9 yards, 0:55 · Punt
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NO 14:20
10 plays, 63 yards, 5:18 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 14:20 7-7
Jimmy Graham 3 Yd pass from Jameis Winston (Wil Lutz Kick)
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HOU 4:38
3 plays, -4 yards, 1:07 · Punt
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NO 5:45
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:32 · Punt
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HOU 7:17
6 plays, 43 yards, 3:17 · Touchdown
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Touchdown 7:17 7-0
Nico Collins 3 Yd pass from C.J. Stroud (Ka'imi Fairbairn Kick)
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NO 10:34
3 plays, 0 yards, 0:28 · Punt
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HOU 11:02
3 plays, 3 yards, 1:02 · Punt
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NO 12:04
6 plays, 35 yards, 2:56 · Punt
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Team Stats
HOU
NO
11
1st Downs
18
8
Passing 1st downs
13
3
Rushing 1st downs
5
0
1st downs from penalties
0
5-16
3rd down efficiency
8-20
0-1
4th down efficiency
0-2
61
Total Plays
77
235
Total Yards
348
3.9
Yards per Play
4.5
15
Total Drives
14
104
Passing
257
15/27
Comp/Att
28/54
3.5
Yards per pass
4.6
0
Interceptions thrown
2
3-23
Sacks-Yards Lost
2-8
131
Rushing
91
31
Rushing Attempts
21
4.2
Yards per rush
4.3
2-3
Red Zone (Made-Att)
1-1
5-45
Penalties
2-15
0
Turnovers
2
0
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
2
0
Defensive / Special Teams TDs
0
29:51
Possession
30:09
Injuries
New Orleans Saints
- Kelvin Banks Jr. Injured Reserve
- Martin Emerson Jr. Questionable
- CJ Donaldson Out
- Jordyn Tyson Injured Reserve
- Asim Richards Questionable
Houston Texans
- Reed Blankenship Out
- David Montgomery Out
- Jaylin Noel Injured Reserve
- Jake Hummel Injured Reserve
- Jaylin Smith Injured Reserve
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