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Certain to receive a top-tier effort from an AFC South foe hoping to secure its season’s first win, C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans pressed pause on the Jaguars’ victory hopes, fittingly, through a perfectly-designed play-action pass. A single yard away from capturing a resilient, come-from-behind victory in the final 20 seconds, Stroud worked deceptively, utilizing a play-fake and rollout to the field’s right side, freezing Jacksonville’s defense long enough to deliver a cold-blooded touchdown strike. Guiding the Texans to a 3-1 record in heroic fashion, Stroud finished 27-of-40 for 345 yards and two scores, paired with three carries for 17 yards during the 24-20 triumph on Sept. 29, 2024.