Quarterbacks Joe Burrow and C.J. Stroud to Face Off in Bengals vs. Texans Game

"Battle of the Buckeyes" - Former Ohio State quarterbacks Joe Burrow and C.J. Stroud will both start in a high stakes game as the Bengals and Texans showdown affects both AFC playoff scenarios.

Former Ohio State quarterbacks Joe Burrow of the Cincinnati Bengals and rookie C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans will go head to head in a pivotal NFL game that could impact AFC playoff scenarios.
Burrow and Stroud originally shared a bond playing for Ohio State, where they were nurtured by Ryan Day, one of the top quarterback coaches in college football.
Stroud recently set an NFL record for most yards passing by a rookie in a game, throwing for 470 yards and five touchdowns, leading the Texans to win four of their past six games.
Despite an early setback from a calf injury, Joe Burrow has been instrumental in the Bengals' four-game winning streak, with the team now back in the AFC playoff conversation.
The Bengals' defense and turnover differential could pose a challenge for Stroud, while the Texans' kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn may be absent due to missing practice this week.
A successful performance by Stroud in his return to Ohio could fuel growing excitement among Texans fans, while Burrow continues to establish himself as a leader and potential MVP in the league.