C.J. Stroud had a disastrous start against the New England Patriots, throwing four interceptions in the first half.
The Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans sent a message to C.J. Stroud after his poor performance.
## What happened?
The Texans were knocked off by the Patriots, with C.J. Stroud's interceptions sparking a wave of memes and backlash across social media.
C.J. Stroud's nightmare performance was evident as he struggled to connect with his teammates.
The Patriots' head coach Mike Vrabel had a message for his players, including quarterback Drake Maye, as C.J. Stroud's poor start continued.
## Why it matters for C.J. Stroud
C.J. Stroud knows there's still something he must improve, despite the Texans' previous win against Aaron Rodgers' Pittsburgh Steelers.
The Texans will face the Patriots in the Divisional Round of the 2026 NFL playoffs, with a spot in the AFC Championship Game on the line.
C.J. Stroud had to be replaced by Davis Mills in recent games due to injury.
## What comes next?
The Houston Texans, led by C.J. Stroud, will host the Indianapolis Colts at NRG Stadium, aiming to snatch the division title from the Jaguars.
C.J. Stroud's status for the Week 11 game between the Houston Texans and the Tennessee Titans was confirmed by DeMeco Ryans.
The Texans defeated the Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium with C.J. Stroud back on the field, putting themselves back into the AFC South race.
C.J. Stroud won't suit up for the Houston Texans for the fourth week in a row as they face the Buffalo Bills on Thursday Night Football.
The Houston Texans provided a key update on Joe Mixon's return amid C.J. Stroud's injury.
Injured running back Joe Mixon left a clear message on his socials after C.J. Stroud's poor performance.
The Texans will face the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium, aiming to take another step toward securing a spot in the upcoming NFL playoffs.