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AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award confirms Texans are seeing C.J. Stroud’s best

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has been awarded the AFC's Offensive Player of the Week Award, which further cements his hot streak in 2026…

Published: Wednesday, 21 October 2026 at 4:54 PM
AFC Offensive Player of the Week Award confirms Texans are seeing C.J. Stroud’s best
Key Things to Know
  • C.J. Stroud was named AFC Offensive Player of the Week following a 34-31 win over Jacksonville.
  • Stroud threw for 312 passing yards, three touchdowns, and recorded a 116.3 passer rating in the game.
  • This marks Stroud's fourth career AFC Offensive Player of the Week award since his 2023 rookie campaign.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was named the AFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week Six following a standout performance in London. Stroud threw for 312 yards and three touchdowns with a 116.3 passer rating in Houston's 34-31 victory against the Jacksonville Jaguars, securing his fourth career Player of the Week honor since entering the NFL in 2023.

The writer notes that Stroud has helped spark a two-game winning streak after an 0-4 start, ranking second in the league with 1,714 passing yards. Teammate Jaylin Noel praised Stroud's leadership on Good Morning Football, highlighting that the quarterback has recorded only one interception across 219 pass attempts through six games.

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