What happened: Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors following a road victory against the Los Angeles Chargers. Stroud completed 21 of 35 passes for 384 yards, five touchdowns, and one interception. He finished the contest with a 125.5 passer rating while adding 20 rushing yards.
Why it matters: The five-touchdown display bolsters Stroud's standing amid ongoing contract discussions, with analysts previously noting he had played his way past the Texans' summer offer. The win also delivers key positive momentum for Houston after entering November at 2-5.
By the numbers: Stroud went 21-of-35 for 384 passing yards, five passing touchdowns, one interception, and a 125.5 passer rating. All five of his touchdown passes traveled at least 10 air yards.
What to watch: Houston aims to carry the offensive momentum forward into the second half of the season. Los Angeles continues searching for answers after falling to 0-8 on the year.