C.J. Stroud bought himself time in the second quarter and gave the Texans a second quarter lead.
The second-year quarterback rolled right and found tight end Dalton Schultz all alone in the front of the end zone for a 10-yard touchdown. The Ka'imi Fairbairn extra point was good, and Houston went on top, 10-7, with 10:09 remaining in the half.
It was the 13th play of a drive that went 82 yards and lasted 6:05. It was the 18th touchdown pass of the season for Stroud, and second scoring reception of 2024 for Schultz.
On the possession, Stroud fired completions of 30 and 16 yards, and the Texans converted on third down four different times.
