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Stroud’s strip-sack fumble dooms Texans in season opener

By Drooid · Sep 14, 2026, 2:21 AM UTC · How we work

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C.J. Stroud's strip-sack fumble caused the Texans' 36-31 season-opening loss.
Stroud turned down a contract extension worth $50 million plus a year during the offseason.
He completed 26 of 38 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns, and added 15 rushing yards.
Coach DeMeco Ryans said the two turnovers cost the Texans the game.

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C.J. Stroud's strip-sack fumble caused the Texans' 36-31 season-opening loss.
Stroud turned down a contract extension worth $50 million plus a year during the offseason.
He completed 26 of 38 passes for 274 yards, two touchdowns, and added 15 rushing yards.
Coach DeMeco Ryans said the two turnovers cost the Texans the game.