On this Sunday Night Football, the Houston Texans faced the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium. Both teams had the same records entering the match. The Buccaneers and the Texans had 3 wins and 4 losses on their side. Due to the lack of difference in the records, it was tough to predict the winner.

At last, the Texans claimed their 39-37 victory over the Buccaneers. It was surely a close margin but, a win is a win. During the post-match conference, the QB of Texans opened up about prison reforms. His emotional comments have been circulating online and creating a stir among netizens.

CJ Stroud Champions prison reform after Texans clinch victory

After the Texans won the match, the team got interviewed postgame. The rookie QB CJ Stroud transcended the Texans vs Buccaneers clash and channeled the spotlight toward prison reform. He was talking about his friends and family’s support for him. He said, “I actually have that with my dad, I got to talk to my dad a little bit this week.”

Further, he added, “I’m praying to god that something could happen and he can get out and come to one of these games man. I’ve been praying for him a lot and I don’t wanna make this public.” The player definitely looked sad during the interview. He said that he’s been praying for the situation as it’s not just his dad’s situation, but a lot are in the same situation. While highlighting the situation in prisons, he said, “They’re still humans.”

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His emotional pitch punctuated the media address. As viewers continue to follow the team, Stroud’s advocacy may well inspire a different kind of following, one seeking touchdowns in societal reform. Not just his emotional response, he also managed to give a stunning performance on-field and break a record.

Stroud shatters rookie record

The rookie QB Stroud redefined the rookie record books with a stellar 470 passing yards in a single game. He broke the record in the last game of the Texans in which they secured a nail-biting 39-37 win over the Buccaneers.

The game peaked with Stroud’s 75-yard march and finished with a 15-yard touchdown to Tank Dell in the dying seconds. This helped them overcome Tampa Bay’s brief lead. Stroud’s stunning display culminated in 30 completions from 42 attempts of passes.

His connection with Dell was definitely impressive. Especially the decisive 26-yarder that they pulled before the winning touchdown. What do you think of Stroud as a player? Let us know in the comments section below.

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