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The Houston Texans are locking horns with the Denver Broncos. CJ Stroud, the Texans’ QB sensation, is not just playing, he’s putting on a clinic. This rookie is making it crystal clear why he’s the top pick for Offensive Rookie of the Year. Every week, he’s orchestrating plays that make you believe he was born for this. A bona fide franchise quarterback in the making.

Stroud’s got a magic touch, luring defenders into costly errors like a gridiron maestro. It’s like déjà vu, reminiscent of the legendary Tom Brady’s crafty moves back in the day with the New England Patriots. Brady had that uncanny ability to dance with the defensive line, gaining ground even through the opponent’s fouls. Now, watch as our young gun, Stroud, takes a page out of the playbook of the greats.

How CJ Stroud outsmarted the Broncos

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As the Houston Texans geared up for a gutsy fourth-down play in the opening quarter, the yellow laundry hit the field. A pre-snap false start on Houston. Game over, right? Not on CJ Stroud’s watch.

This rookie sensation had his eyes on Broncos’ Alex Singleton, who seemed to have missed the memo about the play being dead. Stroud didn’t flinch; he went straight into Singleton’s grill, and the Denver Broncos linebacker took the bait, hook, line, and sinker. NFL detective Ari Meirov dropped a video bomb on the social media platform ‘X,’ captioned, “CJ Stroud baited him into a flag… and it worked.” The clip? A masterclass in quarterback mind games, featuring Stroud expertly luring Broncos’ Singleton into a foul frenzy.

It’s not just football; it’s chess on the gridiron, and Stroud’s playing a game the rookies usually don’t. Checkmate, anyone?

How a false start became a fourth-down feast

Singleton’s helmet decided to get chummy with CJ Stroud, and just to spice things up, he tossed in a gentle shove. Result? Flags flying like confetti for a personal foul. Rookie move, Singleton.

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Why? Well, let’s break it down. Refs play quarterback protectors, and any retaliation is like waving a red flag at a bull–flags incoming. So, what did the Texans get out of this penalty party? Oh, just a casual first down, and what did they do with it? Boom! Dameon Pierce sprinted in for a touchdown like it was a Sunday stroll in the park.

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Stroud, though? He’s not just orchestrating plays; he’s practically conducting a symphony of success. The guy’s turned the once-woeful Texans into playoff contenders, and if that’s not wizardry, we don’t know what is.

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