The NFL divisional round game will see the Baltimore Ravens against the Houston Texans. The first playoff game will be pivotal for the Ravens and the Texans lost to the Ravens in their earlier meeting.
As the season advanced, C.J. Stroud went on to become one of the most talented rookie quarterbacks and achieved NFL rookie records as well. The Ravens prepare themselves for the game against the Houston squad and the Ravens have nothing but praise for the Stroud.
The youngest quarterback in the league’s history to reach the payoff game stage is the Texans quarterback and as per the Baltimore Ravens, cornerback Brandon Stephens shares, “He’s a pretty good quarterback, can make all the throws. He definitely has a better sense of that offense. But it goes without saying that we have to do our job, make the reads difficult for him, and make it tough for the offense in general.”
Ravens outside linebacker Odafe Oweh also applauded Stroud’s growth and shared, “I feel like they’re a whole different team. C.J.’s a whole different QB. I feel like we matured him and he’s been balling ever since. I have a lot of respect for him. In the playoffs, obviously people play harder. So we have to come with a different energy as well.”
Stroud missed two regular-season games and concluded the season with the eighth-most passing yards. Stroud had thrown only five interceptions this season.
Safety Geno Stone had shared, “He’s not putting the ball in jeopardy. He’s making plays for his guys and being smart with the ball. They’re a different team, but so are we. We made strides as a defense. We have guys back from injuries and guys that we added throughout the year. We’re ready for this opportunity.”
Linebacker Roquan Smith also applauded Stoud, along with wide receiver Nico Collins and running back Devin Singletary. He said, “The offense is definitely clicking, but we wouldn’t want it any other way. We’re prepared for it, and we’re ready to go to war regardless of who it’s against, and they’re the team that’s coming in here. Business is is business handled.”
