C.J. Stroud was pressured on a career-high 23 dropbacks on Saturday against the Chiefs. His pressure rate of 56% is the second-highest in an NFL playoff game since ESPN began tracking pressure in 2009 trailing only QB Tim Tebow (63%) in 2011.

The origin of one of the biggest plays by the Chiefs’ defense — Karlaftis’ 16-yard sack of Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud, on fourth down in the fourth quarter — could be traced to a practice session that took place two days earlier.

Texans second-year quarterback leads team back to AFC divisional round, division title in each of his first two NFL seasons, looks forward to matchup against defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs.

Here are some key stats and trends to see before placing any wagers on C.J. Stroud’s player props for Saturday’s game, which starts at 4:30 PM ET on ABC/ESPN. The Houston Texans (10-7)

On Saturday, Stroud will be trying to stop Mahomes from winning a fourth as the Texans play the Chiefs in an AFC Divisional playoff game. Stroud was asked this week by reporters what it’ll be like to face off against Mahomes and the Chiefs in the postseason at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said emotions will be flowing for Saturday’s playoff game against the Kansas City Chiefs. He and the Texans are returning to the site of teammate Tank Dell’s gruesome knee injury just four weeks prior,

The Houston Texans often played well enough to advance to their first-ever AFC Championship on Saturday afternoon. A collection of self-inflicted wounds kept Houston from achieving franchise history in a 23-12 loss to the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round.

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 11: C.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second quarter during the AFC Wild Card Playoffs at NRG Stadium on ...

The Houston Texans, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, meet the Kansas City Chiefs, led by quarterback Patrick Mahomes, in an AFC Divisional Round game on Saturday, Jan. 18, 2025 (1/18/25) at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City,

Among the crowd was pop star Taylor Swift, who has been dating Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce since summer of 2023. After the veteran player scored a touchdown on yet another circus play from quarterback Patrick Mahomes, the 14-time Grammy winner was absolutely elated.