What happened: CBS analyst Adam Archuleta answered "ABSOLUTELY!" when asked whether C.J. Stroud has played himself into a bigger contract than the one already offered to him.

Why it matters: Stroud has completed 160 of 247 passes for 1,867 yards with 11 touchdowns and 1 interception in 2026 through 7 games. Wire Report has reported that Stroud's play has pushed his contract price up, and that he passed on a summer extension offer to target the 2027 market.

What to watch: Stroud's contract situation remains the storyline to track as the Texans play on.