Published on January 18, 2024, 12:36 am

The victorious Houston Texans’ rookie quarterback, CJ Stroud, captured headlines following his stunning display in the team’s 45-14 triumph over the Cleveland Browns in the opening round of the NFL playoffs. The televised clip aired on NBC, however, missed an essential part of his statement – a dedication to Jesus Christ.

Stroud put up an admirable showdown against the Browns’ eminent defense—achieving a 76.1% completion rate with 276 passing yards, three touchdowns, and zero interceptions. These commendable stats have etched his name in history as at 22-years-old; he is now the youngest quarterback ever to win an NFL playoff match.

An on-field interview with NBC Sports sideline reporter Kathryn Tappen saw her asking Stroud about what this moment meant for him. His response centered around his faith saying,” First and foremost, I just want to give all glory and praise to my Lord, Jesus Christ.” He also continued sharing how incredible it has been living in Houston even for such a short time, adoring the love he has received from its people.

NBC viewers were denied the opportunity of witnessing Stroud’s gratitude towards Jesus Christ as it was omitted from their broadcasted clip featuring a snippet of this interview. In spite of this omission, raw footage circulates bearing Stroud’s full remarks that magnify his Christian worldview while depicting him as grateful for being able to perform impressively.

In another heartwarming incident off-field involving CJ Stroud was when an eleven-year-old diehard fan named Joseph Rodriguez lost his “game day helmet”. Upon hearing about it when Joseph’s mom sought to purchase a replica from the team store and coincidentally bumped into Stroud there. Without missing a beat after listening to her story, he decided to buy the helmet for young Joseph— portraying both generosity and humility are embedded deeply within this rising sportsman.

Stay tuned for more real news and heartfelt moments from your trusted news source, where we consistently bring you the world of sports through a Christian worldview. As the playoff season progresses, let us cheer on Stroud and the Houston Texans as they advance further in their journey fueled by determination, skill, and faith.