Not many prognosticators had the Minnesota Vikings at 2-0 through two weeks of the season, creating one of the bigger matchups in Week 3 with the Houston Texans. While Vikings are a surprising 2-0, the Texans have been living up to expectations through two weeks with their 2-0 record.
C.J. Stroud has been as good as advertised through two weeks, completing 69.1% of his passes for 494 yards with three touchdowns and zero interceptions (104.7 rating). Stroud is third in the NFL in yards per attempt since 2023 (8.1) and second in air yards per attempt (8.8). His 43 passes of 25+ yards since 2023 are also tied for second in the NFL.
“I had a bunch of his games last year,” said NFL on CBS’ broadcaster Ian Eagle to CBS Sports, who is calling Sunday’s game with Charles Davis and Evan Washburn. “To be honest, I was blown away. I just saw a savviness. I saw someone that was cool under pressure. I saw a natural leader out there on the field.
“It’s only two games in year two and there are those who believe in sophomore jinxes, I’m not seeing it. I’m just seeing a continuation of all of those skills and a conviction of how he plays. There’s competitiveness there. There’s an ability to read defenses that you never quite know will translate to the next level.
“He’s checked every box of what you are looking for in a franchise quarterback. And if you’re a fan of the Houston Texans, you might be in for a decade of playoff football with this guy under center.”
Stroud and the Texans face their biggest test of the season in the surprising Vikings. Below is a preview of this matchup, along with some input from Eagle for Sunday’s showdown on CBS and Paramount+.
All NFL odds are via SportsLine Consensus.
How to watch
Date: Sunday, Sept. 22 | Time: 1 p.m. ET
Location: U.S. Bank Stadium (Minneapolis)
TV: CBS | Stream: Paramount+ (click here)
Odds: Vikings +2, O/U 46
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Author : Jeff Kerr
Publish date : 2024-09-22 10:00:44
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