From the episode

He's never been anywhere near the stats. Career-high 23 passing touchdowns. Barely even top 20 by EPA.

STACKED’s take

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Stroud lacks the elite statistical production required to be a serious MVP contender

Stroud is viewed as a 1% MVP candidate. Despite the expectation that Houston's defense will be elite, Stroud has not demonstrated the high-end statistical production required for MVP, having never exceeded 23 passing touchdowns or ranked in the top 20 in EPA per play.

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