While the play wasn’t designed to happen this way, C.J. Stroud’s fumble might have saved the Houston Texans’ season.

After delivering an outstanding performance in the NFL Wild Card round, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud shared the key behind the remarkable comeback victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

The Houston Texans' defense stepped up on Saturday. C.J. Stroud and the Texans overcame a slow start to take down the Los Angeles Chargers by the final

The Houston Texans’ season will continue, as they defeated the visiting Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in Saturday’s Wild Card opener. The defense intercepted Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert four times.

The Texans' defense got consistent pressure on Chargers quarterback Justin Herbert, forcing him to throw four interceptions, one more than he had thrown all season. Cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., who had been named an All-Pro on Friday, was responsible for two of those picks.

Stroud only lost four games in two seasons with the Buckeyes. Two of them came against Harbaugh's Michigan Wolverines, in 2021 and again in 2022. This was Stroud's first game against Harbaugh at the NFL level, and he got the better of Harbaugh.

Just as the football-watching world was ready to count C.J. Stroud out, the Texans’ sophomore quarterback reminded everyone what he’s capable of. For much of 2024, his age-23 season, Stroud flaunted wisdom and precision well beyond his years.

Some quarterbacks would fail to corral the ball at all in such a frantic moment. Many would scoop the football and fall down to prevent an opposing touchdown. Stroud turned the ni