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‘It’s in you’ – Russell Wilson tells CJ Stroud what he must do after 0-4 Houston Texans start

The Houston Texans have struggled to start the 2026 NFL season, despite CJ Stroud putting up consistently strong performances. Stroud has been about as reliable as a high-level quarterback can be in the NFL.

Published: Wednesday, 7 October 2026 at 12:51 PM
‘It’s in you’ – Russell Wilson tells CJ Stroud what he must do after 0-4 Houston Texans start
Key Things to Know
  • Russell Wilson advised CJ Stroud to elevate his performances and teammates following Houston's 0-4 season start.
  • Wilson drew from his own experiences with the Seattle Seahawks when handling adversity after tough stretches.
  • Stroud became the first NFL quarterback to throw zero interceptions in four games while losing all of them.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Russell Wilson has shared advice for CJ Stroud after the Houston Texans started their 2026 NFL season with an 0-4 record. Speaking on Set Hut, Wilson reflected on overcoming adversity during his time with the Seattle Seahawks and urged Stroud to stay the course, telling the young quarterback to elevate his teammates and push his performances even higher to help Houston get back into the win column.

Despite the team's struggles, Stroud has performed well individually, completing 93 of 151 passes for 1,141 yards and five touchdowns with zero interceptions. He became the first quarterback in NFL history to throw no interceptions over his first four games while still losing each contest, as his teammates have struggled to convert opportunities.

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