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C.J. Stroud Shines as Texans Dominate Browns in Wild-Card Rout

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Rookie QB C.J. Stroud leads the Texans to a stunning victory over the Browns in the Wild Card round!

In a dramatic turn of events, the Houston Texans soared to a remarkable victory over the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round of the 2023 NFL Playoffs. Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud showcased his talent by throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, making history as the youngest QB to win a playoff game. The Texans' defense also played a pivotal role, returning two interceptions for touchdowns and securing a convincing 45-14 win.

The game was a showcase of dominance for Houston, with Stroud's pinpoint passing and strategic plays from the team's defense overpowering the Browns in every aspect of the game. Texans' head coach DeMeco Ryans praised Stroud's performance, labeling him as 'special' and highlighting his exceptional skills on the field.

This victory marks a significant moment for the Texans, as they advance to the AFC Divisional Round for the first time since the 2019 season. The team's resilience and determination were on full display, setting the stage for an exciting postseason journey ahead.

In an unexpected turn of events, C.J. Stroud's stellar performance against the Browns not only secured a playoff win but also cemented his place in NFL history as the youngest quarterback to achieve such a feat. The Texans' decisive victory over the Browns serves as a statement of their potential and sets the stage for an exhilarating playoff run.

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Browns' season comes to an end with Wild Card loss to the Texans (clevelandbrowns.com)

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Game Recap: Texans down Browns 45-14 to advance to AFC ... (HoustonTexans.com)

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NFL playoffs: What We Learned from Texans' blowout win over ... (NFL.com)

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Browns announce inactives for Wild Card playoff game vs. Texans (clevelandbrowns.com)

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C.J. Stroud, Texans dominate Browns in wild-card rout - ESPN (ESPN)

Stroud's pinpoint passing plus big plays from the Texans' defense allowed Houston to make short work of the Browns.

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C.J. Stroud steals show in Texans' wild-card rout: 'Our whole team is ... (FOXSports.com)

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Inactives: Sacks leader Jonathan Greenard active for playoffs (HoustonTexans.com)

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C.J. Stroud 'special' as Texans get wild-card revenge on Browns (ABC News)

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Texans' C.J. Stroud becomes youngest NFL QB to win a playoff game (NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth)

Houston Texans rookie C.J. Stroud made NFL playoff history Saturday in a 45-14 rout at home versus the Cleveland Browns.

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Browns vs. Texans Inactives: Who's In? Who's Out? (Battle Red Blog)

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Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout ... (The Associated Press)

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C.J. Stroud makes history as Texans win wild-card game vs. Browns (Reuters)

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C.J. Stroud, Texans dominate Browns in wild-card rout (KTRK-TV)

Stroud's pinpoint passing plus big plays from the Texans' defense allowed Houston to make short work of the Browns.

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Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout ... (Sentinel-Tribune)

HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie C.J. Stroud became the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game after throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, and the Houston ...

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C.J. Stroud 'special' as Texans get wild-card revenge on Browns ... (ESPN)

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