Things appeared bleak for the Texans in Week 9 when Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield orchestrated an iconic 10-play, 61-yard drive capped by a 14-yard touchdown pass to Cade Otton, giving Tampa Bay a 37–33 advantage.
However, Mayfield was not the only signal-caller making plays in the closing seconds. With the game on the line, Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud delivered. The rookie led his offense on a six-play, 75-yard drive that ended with a 15-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell to give Houston a 39–37 victory.
Although Stroud has encountered some struggles in his first NFL season, fans were thrilled with his final touchdown pass along with his poise and command of the Texans’ offense in a late-game situation.