C.J. Stroud Takes Responsibility After Texans' Second-Half Collapse Against Lions
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed frustration and took accountability for the team's 26-23 loss to the Detroit Lions after squandering a 16-point halftime lead. Despite Houston's defense intercepting Lions quarterback Jared Goff five times—a rare feat—the Texans failed to score in the second half, allowing Detroit to complete a comeback. Stroud pointed to his own performance, particularly two third-quarter interceptions, as contributing factors to the defeat, saying the offense lacked the finishing power needed to secure the win.
The loss highlights a recurring issue for the Texans, who have struggled with second-half production throughout the season, being outscored significantly after halftime. Coach DeMeco Ryans voiced disappointment in the inability to capitalize on the defense's turnovers and emphasized the need for "complementary football." Players like Laremy Tunsil and Joe Mixon echoed the sentiment, calling for improvements across the board to maintain momentum and finish strong as they look to overcome these second-half woes and keep their playoff hopes alive.
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