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NFL: The Insiders on C.J. Stroud

PodcastNFL Pro Week 6 Sunday Reaction Show | Out of Excuses
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His EPA per dropback was plus .31. And that's really just because of the end zone interception by Travis Hunter. But that was his second best EPA per dropback this season. His completion percentage over expected was plus 12.8%, fourth highest of his career. He was absolutely incredible. Over 10 yards, 7 of 10 for 164, a touchdown and that pick. Plus 26.7% completion percentage over expected on throws over 10 yards. He was spectacular against the Blitz.
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Stroud's elite efficiency (EPA +0.31, CPOE +12.8%) validates his franchise QB status after 2025 struggles.

Stroud posted elite efficiency metrics in Week 6 win over Jacksonville: EPA per dropback of +0.31 (second-best of season despite end-zone interception), completion percentage over expected of +12.8% (fourth-highest of career), 7-of-10 for 164 yards and a touchdown on throws over 10 yards with +26.7% CPOE on deep balls, and 7-of-7 on third-down attempts. Speaker notes this validates his rookie-year talent after a difficult 2025, describing him as playing 'out of his mind' and 'spectacular against the blitz' in a must-win game, providing 'immense gratitude' that the Texans have a franchise quarterback still capable of elite performance.

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