Photo: Tim Warner / Getty Images Sport / Getty Images
C.J. Stroud will be facing the worst passing defense in the NFL when his Houston Texans meet the Indianapolis Colts in Week 3, on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET.
So far this year, Stroud has recorded passing 627 yards (313.5 per game), going 56-for-93 (60.2%) through the air with two touchdowns against zero interceptions. On the ground, Stroud has rushed five times for 44 yards, averaging 22.0 yards per game.
Listen to the game on SportsRadio 610
Stroud vs. the Colts
- Stroud vs the Colts (since 2021): 2 GP / 222.5 PASS YPG / 1 PASS TD
- Two opposing players have posted 300 or more passing yards in an outing against Indianapolis this year.
- The Colts have allowed two players to throw one or more TDs in a game this season.
- Indianapolis has allowed two or more passing touchdowns to one quarterback in 2026.
- The Colts have given up three or more TD passes in an outing to one opposing QB this season.
- The pass defense of the Colts is conceding 337.5 yards per game this season, which ranks last in the NFL.
- The Colts' defense ranks 20th in the league with four passing TDs allowed so far this year.
Catch NFL action all year long on Fubo.
Stroud Passing Insights
- The Texans have passed 65.3% of the time and run 34.7% this season. They rank 22nd in the NFL in scoring.
- With 93 attempts for 627 passing yards, Stroud is 25th in league play with 6.7 yards per attempt.
- Once in two games this year, Stroud completed a touchdown pass -- and he had more than one in that game.
- He has two total touchdowns this season (50.0% of his team's four offensive TDs).
- Stroud has attempted eight passes in the red zone (50.0% of his team's red zone plays).
Get in the game and sign up for FanDuel Fantasy today. Use our link to start playing daily fantasy.
Stroud's Recent Performance
| Opponent | Date | Week | Passing Stats | Rushing Stats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs. Bengals | 9/20/2026 | Week 2 | 30-for-55 / 353 YDS / 0 TDs / 0 INTs | 3 ATT / 29 YDS / 0 TDs |
| vs. Bills | 9/13/2026 | Week 1 | 26-for-38 / 274 YDS / 2 TDs / 0 INTs | 2 ATT / 15 YDS / 0 TDs |