The Houston Texans provided another thrilling conclusion for NFL fans for the third straight week.
With the game tied 27-27, rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud led the offense on a six-play, 55-yard drive to put kicker Matt Ammendola in position to boot the game-winning 38-yard field goal. Houston gets out of Paycor Stadium with a 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals and a 5-4 record.
Stroud played magnificently again as he connected on 23-of-39 passing for 356 yards and a touchdown. Stroud did throw his second career interception, but made up for it with a rushing touchdown.
Twitter was full of takes regarding the matchup. Here are some of the best.
The rushing attack is here today for the #Texans.
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) November 12, 2023
There's a reason why they call him Flash ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/4nUjp2Bz1f
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) November 12, 2023
CJ Stroud is him. This ain’t no cake walk #bengals
— B$£W£!!513 SR. (@bsewell513) November 12, 2023
Texans dance in Cincinnati after CJ Stroud hits Tank Dell for a touchdown. pic.twitter.com/6bnU8kWToA
— Mark Berman (@MarkBerman_) November 12, 2023
TOUCHDOWN TANK DELL✅
Just get him the ball🔥#GoCoogs|#WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/3q5VrfWIRE— UH Sports (@uhsportstalk) November 12, 2023
Tank is back on the field!
— Chris Cole (@ccole1975) November 12, 2023
2.8 mill cap hit https://t.co/iJHtFooE4h pic.twitter.com/ayBfdEw0ju
— GM Sanchez (@masanchez10) November 12, 2023
CJ Stroud reminds of when Josh Allen wasn’t tied down like a sad dog just begging to be released. #BillsMafia #nfl #texans
— Kayoz (@TruthTrendzz) November 12, 2023
The Texans OL while very good last week is pretty much getting lazier this game. #WeAreTexans
— RG (@RSGTX91) November 12, 2023
That was the Sheldon Rankins I expected to see week 1
— The Golf Guy (@YoungAri_Gold) November 12, 2023
CJ Stroud outplaying Joe Burrow while Bryce Young is getting outplayed by Tyson Bagent LMAO
— AK (@AKris__) November 12, 2023
Devin Singletary in for the TD. Put some respect on the #Texans. pic.twitter.com/kQ0OVKfmym
— Saheel Momin (@saheelreports) November 12, 2023
Hell yeah!!!! This team is playing on fire! TD Singletary! That run blocking was legit that play!! 20-7!!! #WeAreTexans
— Garrett, The Car Guy. Fort Bend Toyota (@houstonfan4life) November 12, 2023
Stroud is getting well deserved love but the bigger story to me is how dominant the texans defesne has been
— Hamish (@Tiedemann2HOF) November 12, 2023
Start The MVP Conversation Because CJ Stroud Is On Fire 🔥 #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/h5S5tilt9g
— Ruben Calvillo (@713HSP) November 12, 2023
C.J. Stroud is a top-___ QB in the NFL.
Fill in the blank. #WeAreTexans
— PlayerProfiler NFL (@Profiler_NFL) November 12, 2023
Stroud is loud! Wow, this kid is impressive…#WeAreTexans
— Zig Fracassi (@ZigSportsVoice) November 12, 2023
The Texans come up with a HUGE interception 🔥pic.twitter.com/62R6qxYbF9
— Texans Nation (@TexansNationCP) November 12, 2023
Cheering for the Texans as well idgaf I love Stroud.
— Dustin (@SCHoosier89) November 12, 2023
Devin Singletary has brought a desperately needed dimension to this offense today.
Cincinnati may not have the strongest run defense but it’s hard to imagine Singletary not leading this backfield by a strong margin moving forward #WeAreTexans
— John Crumpler (@JohnHCrumpler) November 12, 2023
Griiiiffffin!!!!! I’m crying yall! Our @HoustonTexans are improving by leaps and bounds! And interceptions baby! #WeAreTexans
— Debbie the Texan (@debbiethetexan) November 12, 2023
Shaq Griffin I LOVE YOU!#WeAreTexans
— Ruben Calvillo (@713HSP) November 12, 2023
Texans gone lose this game ain’t we pic.twitter.com/Lszf0FCo4q
— Cass (@oCASSlUS) November 12, 2023
Let them score. CJ is built for these moments. All I ask is time. #WeAreTexans
— . (@3rdCoastCamm) November 12, 2023
“This game has been turned upside down!” #Texans
— Childish Altuve (@ChildishAltuve) November 12, 2023
OMG! Sheldon Rankins is having a day #Texans
— DreamShake (@mvpdream34) November 12, 2023
CJ Stroud Today:
356 passing yards
2 total TD’s
30 points scored
Outplayed Joe Burrow on the roadHas The FRANCH7SE entered MVP conversations? pic.twitter.com/s6JuGD5nAc
— GreenTroii (@JGMyGoat) November 12, 2023
MVP conversation. It’s time to talk about it. https://t.co/ToIjlstVui
— Dave (@dave_bfr) November 12, 2023
We still up. Texans beat the Bengals 30-27. C.J STROUD IS THE TRUTH pic.twitter.com/8wNPPlE4PF
— Frankie 🧛🏽 (@Sylo_Dax) November 12, 2023
Bulls On Parade 🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾#texans #Houston #htown pic.twitter.com/UNpFcEnFQE
— Jon Ivy 🇺🇸 (@RealJonIvy) November 12, 2023
Noah Brown when the Bengals are on the schedule. pic.twitter.com/a7vzL3JxPO
— Faisal Siddique (@Faisalx78601) November 12, 2023
THE TEXANS WALK OFF THE BENGALS IN CINCINNATI!
Kevin Harlan on the call for CBS. 🏈🎙️ pic.twitter.com/1nvhRgz0uS
— Awful Announcing (@awfulannouncing) November 12, 2023
Rockets and Texans both have winning records pic.twitter.com/uanSzLg6HE
— it’s giving bort (@markl171) November 12, 2023
Odds were against the Texans all day long.
-Playing one of the best teams, in their city.
-Several starters out on both sides of the ball.
-Refs absolutely blindTexans are back.
— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) November 12, 2023
Interesting how some wanted you to believe that C.J. Stroud's mental acumen was a reason he might not be drafted as highly as expected, and instead, it's what is already making him one of the best QBs in the NFL as a rookie.
— Luke Easterling (@LukeEasterling) November 12, 2023
Im sorry kid!!!! 😆😅🤣😂#Texans pic.twitter.com/bWjGOpC2rB
— James Winningham Jr. (@JamesWinningham) November 12, 2023
