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Stroud's Four Interceptions Tie Playoff Turnover Record

1/19/2026

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The NFL playoffs are single-elimination, increasing pressure on players.
In the 2026 Divisional Round, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions against the New England Patriots.
Stroud's four turnovers tie him with Carson Palmer and Jake Delhomme, who had six turnovers in playoff games.
Palmer's 2016 NFC Championship and Delhomme's 2009 NFC Divisional Round exemplify high-stakes playoff failures.
Brian Hoyer's 2016 Wild Card game with the Texans had five turnovers.

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Story summary

The NFL playoffs are single-elimination, increasing pressure on players.
In the 2026 Divisional Round, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud threw four interceptions against the New England Patriots.
Stroud's four turnovers tie him with Carson Palmer and Jake Delhomme, who had six turnovers in playoff games.
Palmer's 2016 NFC Championship and Delhomme's 2009 NFC Divisional Round exemplify high-stakes playoff failures.
Brian Hoyer's 2016 Wild Card game with the Texans had five turnovers.