C.J. Stroud picked up where he left off last season at Lucas Oil Stadium and posted the same outlook.
A win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Stroud guided the Houston Texans to a 29-27 win in Week 1 with clean, concise throws despite being under pressure for more than 42 percent of snaps. He finished 24-of-32 passing for 234 yards and two touchdowns. The reigning Offensive Rookie of the Year also had a 115.9 passer rating.
Stroud's success carried Houston to a victory, but was he the best passer of Week 1? Every Week, Texans Wire will give you the top 10 passing performances of the week and keep track of Stroud's dominance throughout the season.
Here's the top performers from Week 1:
1. Miami Dolphins Tua Tagovailoa
Sep 8, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa (1) drops back to pass against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the first quarter at Hard Rock Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jim Rassol-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 23-of-37 for 338 yards, 1 TD, 101 passer rating
2. Los Angeles Rams Matthew Stafford
Los Angeles Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford (9) makes a pass against Detroit Lions during the first half at Ford Field in Detroit on Sunday, September 8, 2024.
Week 1 stats: 34-of-49 for 317 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 85.2 passer rating
3. Kansas City Chiefs Patrick Mahomes
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) returns to the sidelines after a play against the Baltimore Ravens during the second half at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Denny Medley-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 20-of-28 for 291 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 101.9 passer rating
4. Tampa Bay Buccaneers Baker Mayfield
Sep 8, 2024; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback Baker Mayfield (6) throws the ball against the Washington Commanders during the second half at Raymond James Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement Neitzel-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 24-of-30 for 289 yards, 4 TDs, 146.4 passer rating
5. Philadelphia Eagles Jalen Hurts
Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts (1) scrambles during the first half against the Green Bay Packers at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 20-of-34 for 278 yards, 2 TDs, 2 INTs, 80.3 passer rating
6. Baltimore Ravens Lamar Jackson
Sep 5, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson (8) throws a pass during the second half against the Kansas City Chiefs at GEHA Field at Arrowhead Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 26-of-41 for 273 yards, 1 TD, 90.8 passer rating
7. Green Bay Packers Jordan Love
Sep 6, 2024; Sao Paulo, BRA; Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love (10) drops to throw during the second half against the Philadelphia Eagles at Neo Quimica Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 17-of-34 for 260 yards, 2 TDs, 1 INT, 83.0 passer rating
8. Las Vegas Raiders Gardner Minshew
Sep 8, 2024; Inglewood, California, USA; Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Gardner Minshew (15) runs with the ball against the Los Angeles Chargers in the second half at SoFi Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 25-of-33 for 257 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT, 95.1 passer rating
9. Houston Texans C.J. Stroud
Sep 8, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) hands the ball off to Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon (28) during the second quarter against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Marc Lebryk-Imagn Images
Week 1 stats: 24-of-32 for 234 yards, 2 TDs, 115.9 passer rating
10. Buffalo Bills Josh Allen
Bills quarterback Josh Allen tries to ward off Arizona's Roy Lopez as he runs with the ball during first half action at Highmark Stadium in Orchard Park on Sept. 8, 2024. Lopez ended up tackling him causing Allen to fumble the ball with Arizona recovering it.
Week 1 stats: 18-of-23 for 234 yards, 2 TDs, 137.7 passer rating
Season Leaders
Tua Tagovailoa - 338 yards Matthew Stafford - 317 yards Patrick Mahomes - 291 yards Baker Mayfield - 289 yards Jalen Hurts - 278 yards Lamar Jackson - 273 yards Jordan Love - 260 yards Gardner Minshew - 257 yards C.J. Stroud - 234 yards Josh Allen - 232 yards