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Even with the Texans' iffy offensive line, Stroud has been hit or sacked on only 11.4% of his dropbacks this season, a mark that ranks third in the NFL... His yards lost per sack has dropped from 8.2, which was dead last among qualifying quarterbacks over his first three seasons, to a much more palatable 6.6, ranking 19th between Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow.
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Stroud's protection rate ranks 3rd; sack damage improved from dead last to 19th in NFL.

Despite an iffy offensive line, Stroud has been hit or sacked on only 11.4% of his dropbacks this season, ranking third in the NFL. His sack rate is 6% this season, right around league average but a slight improvement from his career rate of 7.2%. His yards lost per sack has improved from 8.2 (dead last over his first three seasons) to 6.6, ranking 19th between Patrick Mahomes and Joe Burrow.

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