NEW DELHI: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud made NFL history during the third quarter of his team's game against the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday. Stroud, a rookie out of Ohio State, broke the NFL record for the most pass attempts without an interception to start a career.
With his 177th passing attempt, Stroud surpassed the previous record held by Dak Prescott of the Dallas Cowboys, who had 176 pass attempts without an interception in 2016. Stroud's remarkable streak continued as he completed 20 of 35 pass attempts for 249 yards and one touchdown during the game, extending the record to 186 passes without a pick.
Before the game, Stroud had already made a significant impact in his rookie season, with 1,212 passing yards, six touchdowns, and a completion percentage of 62.3%. His impressive performance in the first four games of his NFL career has put him in the record books.
Notably, Stroud became the No. 2 overall draft pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, making him one of the highly anticipated rookies of the year. He set a league record by throwing for at least 900 passing yards, four touchdowns, and no interceptions in his first three career starts, according to ESPN research.
C.J. Stroud's early success and record-breaking start to his NFL career have Texans fans excited about his potential and the future of the franchise.
(With Reuters inputs)
