With the first play on Houston’s opening drive Saturday against the Colts, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud and the Texans opened with fireworks and quickly put points on the board.
On the road against Indianapolis at Lucas Oil Stadium, the Texans trailed 3-0 when they started their first drive. Holding onto the first snap from their own 25-yard line, Stroud had solid protection as he looked downfield before launching a deep pass to receiver Nico Collins.
Collins made the catch around the 20-yard line and ran it in for a stunning 75-yard touchdown, giving Houston the lead. One play, nine seconds, 75 yards.
Just look at this throw from Stroud:
It took @CJ7STROUD only one play. 75-yard TD to @lbg_nico7! #WeAreTexans
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NFL fans watching the Texans-Colts game were in awe of the play:
60 yards in the air on a dime and in stride, my heavens https://t.co/KofKUDqNM6
— Robby Kalland (@RKalland) January 7, 2024
Such a joy watching this dude throw footballs. https://t.co/PaTn9VXUax
— Dane Brugler (@dpbrugler) January 7, 2024
I could watch this throw on a never-ending loop. From his own 18 to the opposite 21-yard line. On a rope. In the basket. https://t.co/hld7MelN2A
— Paul Harvey 🔨 (@HammerHarvey) January 7, 2024
Where was this when I was fighting for my life to get into the fantasy football playoffs????? https://t.co/8jez8xgw7b
— Nato Jacobs (@dcmadness202) January 7, 2024
#Texans rookie C.J. Stroud delivers 75-yard bomb for a touchdown to Nico Collins. Big time stuff from frontrunner for NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year @KPRC2 https://t.co/sYdmSTCCCR
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 7, 2024
That was a beautiful throw. https://t.co/HfWggCrugM
— Big O (@infinite_big_o) January 7, 2024
WHAT A BOMB FROM CJ 💣💣
TEXANS ON TOP https://t.co/9RDVemI6z7
— thebettingqueen (@thebettingqueen) January 7, 2024
CJ doing CJ things all season. Told ya he was the real deal back when the season was just starting🔥👏👍 https://t.co/Z6EnPiXSbl
— David Medina (@DavidMedina_) January 7, 2024
CJ Stroud hits Nico Collins for a 75-yard touchdown! Absolute dime by Stroud. His impressive rookie season rolls on. What a start for the Texans. https://t.co/uShUVtaobD
— James (@15Higgins) January 7, 2024
Good lord. He barely even stepped into that. Effortless cannon. https://t.co/Xn7jAYYwQY
— Levi Damien (@LeviDamien) January 7, 2024
This is like 61 yards in the air dropped on a dime. Not normal https://t.co/62yEuNj5OF
— Kevin Sullivan (@KevinSullivan9) January 7, 2024
thank god he's in the afc LMFAOOO https://t.co/OligNyWPha
— ruby (@rubythevalley) January 7, 2024
