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C.J. Stroud Calls Stefon Diggs One of His Best Teammates Ahead of Patriots–Texans Divisional Round

Stroud’s public endorsement frames a reunion that will test New England’s passing game against Houston’s top-ranked defense.

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Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) celebrates with wide receiver Stefon Diggs (1) following a first quarter touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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Overview

  • Stroud praised Diggs as “one of the best teammates” of his life and said the receiver will “always be a brother,” highlighting their bond from Diggs’s stint in Houston.
  • Diggs said he has kept in touch with only a couple of former Texans teammates, naming C.J. Stroud and Tank Dell.
  • After tearing his ACL with Houston in 2024, Diggs returned to post his seventh 1,000-yard season for New England, leading the Patriots in catches and targets.
  • Diggs called the Texans “the best defense we’ve seen,” while coach DeMeco Ryans emphasized the need to track Diggs’s route-running and yards-after-catch threat.
  • The Divisional Round is set for Foxborough after New England’s 16-3 win over the Chargers and Houston’s 30-6 win over the Steelers, with the Patriots listed as 3-point favorites.