Overview

• Houston has yet to top 20 points this season, with Stroud at 62.7% passing for 395 yards, one touchdown and one interception through two games.
• Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud “got to pick it up” and emphasized team-wide improvement to turn narrow losses into wins.
• Analysis from The Athletic highlighted protection and planning issues as contributors to the slump, citing a marked efficiency dip since Week 5 of 2024.
• Stroud acknowledged limited offseason reps due to shoulder tightness and said he is focusing on on-field command and timing with teammates.
• The Texans expect receivers Braxton Berrios and Christian Kirk back for Week 3 against the Jaguars, with better protection identified as a priority.