Overview
- Stroud went 20-of-47 for 212 yards with four interceptions, including a pick-six, in a 28-16 divisional-round loss at Gillette Stadium.
- Troy Aikman said Stroud has been chasing his rookie-year form and questioned his development, adding that DeMeco Ryans and Nick Caserio face tough offensive decisions.
- After the game Stroud said he let people down and was careless with the ball, vowing to respond and be better next season.
- Stroud’s production has dipped since his 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year season, with 2025 regular-season numbers of 3,041 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions as Houston leaned on its defense.
- Stroud is eligible for a contract extension this offseason, and some opinion pieces urge Houston to at least explore alternatives, including a speculative trade for Lamar Jackson.