After a week of the duo’s connection growing, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with former All-Pro receiver Stefon Diggs in a live game.
Stroud hit Diggs on a short route that gained nine yards to convert a third-and-two. The catch marked Diggs’ first since being acquired by the Texans in the offseason.
The first CJ Stroud to Stefon Diggs connection! pic.twitter.com/VvWpeAklqi
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Houston’s risk not pay off the drive, eventually turning it over on downs in the red zone. Stroud was an effective 6-for-9 for 57 yards, connecting with four different targets.
Diggs came to Houston in an offseason trade that saw the Texans send a 2025 second-round pick in exchange for the Pro Bowl caliber wideout.
The Texans will receive to begin the second half.
