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Texans GM Nick Caserio shut down trade rumors about QB C.J. Stroud at the Scouting Combine, stating he’ll be Houston’s starter after a playoff loss in which Stroud threw four interceptions; Stroud is eligible for a 2026 extension, and ESPN’s Dan Graziano says a long-term deal is likely but could hinge on playoff performance.
Texans GM Nick Caserio shut down trade rumors about quarterback C.J. Stroud at the NFL Scouting Combine, calling the chatter moronic and reaffirming Stroud as the Texans’ quarterback through 2026, with long-term deals or extensions to be addressed later.
Texans general manager Nick Caserio dismissed talk of trading quarterback C.J. Stroud as “moronic” and insisted Stroud isn’t going anywhere, addressing the chatter at the Scouting Combine. The comments come after Stroud’s playoff performance (four interceptions in the loss to the Patriots) and as Houston weighs extension talks and the 2027 contract option.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans urged QB C.J. Stroud to flush Sunday’s four-interception playoff loss to the Patriots and return to fundamentals this offseason, telling him to block out negative talk and focus on getting better. Ryans said he wouldn’t bench Stroud and noted the team will likely pick up Stroud’s fifth-year option, though extension talks weren’t discussed.
Houston’s postseason run ends in the divisional round after C.J. Stroud throws four first-half interceptions, leaving the offense in a rut in a loss to the Patriots; J.J. Watt called the performance 'tough' and credited Patriots coach Mike Vrabel with turning the franchise around.
New England's defense forced five turnovers, including four first‑half interceptions of C.J. Stroud and a Marcus Jones pick‑six, as the Patriots defeated the Texans 28‑16 to advance to the AFC Championship, with Milton Williams underscoring the mindset of silencing doubters.
New England moved to the AFC Championship behind Vrabel’s culture and Drake Maye’s efficient three-TD performance in tough conditions, aided by a swarming defense that harassed C.J. Stroud and limited the Texans’ run game. In the nightcap, the Rams beat the Bears in overtime thanks to Harrison Mevis’s 42-yard FG and Kam Curl’s OT interception, with Matthew Stafford delivering a clutch late pass; Caleb Williams flashed brilliance but made a costly overtime throw. Ball security and Stroud’s playoff turnover woes were the defining negatives.
New England leads 21-10 at halftime as the Patriots’ defense piles up turnovers, forcing four interceptions on Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (including a Marcus Jones pick-six). Stroud is 10-for-26 for 124 yards with a TD and four INTs. Patriots quarterback Drake Maye has two TD passes and 117 passing yards on 10-for-19, while Texans’ offense has been limited to nine first downs and 132 total yards. Texans may face QB changes early in the second half as New England extends its edge.
NFL.com lists the inactive players for Sunday's AFC and NFC Divisional Round games: Houston Texans at New England Patriots and Los Angeles Rams at Chicago Bears, including the Patriots' emergency third quarterback Tommy DeVito and the usual inactive rosters for the other teams.
The Texans-Patriots Divisional Round pits Drake Maye against Houston’s top-ranked defense while C.J. Stroud looks to rebound after a turnover-heavy Wild Card game. Injury updates—Nico Collins out for Houston and Christian Gonzalez potentially limited for New England—could tilt head-to-head matchups as Houston leans on its run game and New England’s improved pass rush to push toward the AFC Championship.
Houston’s fast, swarm-style defense led by Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter will chase Drake Maye and look to force turnovers, while Maye’s mobility and decision-making will be put to the test by DeMeco Ryans’ aggressive unit and Josh McDaniels’ game plan for clean, efficient plays in the divisional-round matchup.
Two Sunday Divisional Round games could be played in wintry weather: Texans–Patriots in Foxborough may see snow late in a 35-degree day, while Rams–Bears in Chicago could face single-digit temps, 20–40 mph winds and a 15% chance of snow, with forecasters from the National Weather Service and Fox Weather noting potentially significant arctic conditions.
Amid a wave of NFL coaching changes, the piece argues that Aaron Rodgers’ aging, injury-plagued decline is the defining storyline, as recent performances—including a lopsided loss to the Texans and a late-game turnover—fuel retirement speculation and overshadow ongoing managerial turmoil.
Aaron Rodgers’ likely final NFL season ended with a 30-6 wild-card loss to the Texans. After praising Mike Tomlin and saying he won’t rush retirement, Rodgers grew heated when asked again about the coach and abruptly walked out of the postgame press conference, leaving questions about his future unresolved.
After a lopsided wild-card loss to the Houston Texans, Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin and quarterback Aaron Rodgers enter an offseason filled with questions about the team's direction and their futures.