Last season, the Houston Texans were the surprise team in the NFL, with rookie quarterback CJ Stroud quickly becoming a legitimate superstar and making the team a playoff team in the AFC while winning the AFC South division title.
With Stroud proving to be the real deal right out of the gate, the Texans were dubbed a team to watch heading into the 2024 NFL season, with Houston making some key additions, like Stefon Diggs and Danielle Hunter, resulting in some Super Bowl title contender buzz.
Although the Texans started the season with two straight wins over the Indianapolis Colts and Chicago Bears, Stroud and company were anything but impressive during those wins and may have been exposed in Week 3 against the Minnesota Vikings.
The Vikings have been incredible during the first three weeks as they have been arguably one of the best teams in the NFL and proved that on Sunday, crushing the Texans in Minnesota, 34-7.
This loss to the Vikings humbled Stroud and company, with the young quarterback admitting he’s glad a loss like this happened early in the season rather than later in the year via Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston.
“We got our tails whipped today, but I’m glad it happened early now it’s time to go to work,” Stroud said.
‘We got our tails whipped today, but I’m glad it happened early now it’s time to go to work’ #Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/YBF1MVw5pp
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 22, 2024
The Texans were thought to be one of the best offenses in the NFL this season, but it seems more likely that the Vikings have that distinction, which should be a concern for Houston.
In Week 4, the Texans will try to bounce back at home, playing host to the division-rival Jacksonville Jaguars.
