Everything Texans QB C.J. Stroud said ahead of Week 2's matchup vs. Bengals

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud spoke ahead of Week 2 versus the Cincinnati Bengals, addressing improvements from his Week 1 performance, his second-year development in the offense, and specific matchups on defense. Stroud said he can get better early down passing and on third down by staying on the field, and emphasized communication in the huddle. He pointed to red-zone growth as a reason for optimism moving forward and described how protections helped him pick up reads and throw quickly. On the Bengals, Stroud credited their defensive line, including Dexter Lawrence and B.J. Hill, and said their young secondary flies around. He also highlighted David Montgomery’s impact and chemistry with Kayshon Boutte.