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When the discussion of the NFL’s best quarterbacks comes about, C.J. Stroud can point to a rare luxury that speaks volumes: at least one postseason victory in every season of his three-year career. Unbothered by neither a 3rd & 15, nor the nearly-arriving pass rush, Stroud held steady in the pocket before putting a 46-yard dot in his receiver’s gloves for a highlight play. Houston was successful in generating plays of that type throughout the night, as confirmed through a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Jan. 12, 2026. Stroud captained the charge through a 250-yard effort (on 21-of-32), alongside one touchdown and a 86.7 passer rating.