George Harris
Nov 13, 2023 - 12:20

C.J. Stroud game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud led a game-winning drive with 356 passing yards, beating the Cincinnati Bengals 30-27.

C.J. Stroud led the Houston Texans to a 30-27 victory over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday with a last-minute, game-winning drive. The Texans were able to secure the win after Stroud moved the team 55 yards in just six plays to set up a 38-yard field goal by Matt Ammendola as time expired. Stroud's performance was impressive, as he finished the game with 356 yards passing and also threw for a touchdown and ran for a score. This marked the second straight week that Stroud directed a game-winning drive, showcasing his ability to perform under pressure.

The Texans' offense was firing on all cylinders, with Noah Brown finishing with seven catches for a season-high 172 yards, and Devin Singletary rushing for an impressive 150 yards and a touchdown on 30 carries. Stroud was able to connect with Dalton Schultz for 25 yards and Brown for 22 yards on the decisive drive, highlighting the team's ability to execute in high-pressure situations.

On the other side of the field, Bengals' quarterback Joe Burrow threw for 357 yards and two touchdowns but was intercepted twice in the fourth quarter. Despite this setback, Burrow rallied the Bengals from a 20-7 third-quarter deficit and kept them in striking distance late in the game. Ja'Marr Chase and Tyler Boyd were key playmakers for the Bengals, with Chase recording five catches for 124 yards and a touchdown, and Boyd adding eight receptions for 117 yards.

The game was not without its share of injuries, as Cincinnati DE Trey Hendrickson went down with an unspecified injury in the fourth quarter. Looking ahead, the Texans will host Arizona next Sunday, while the Bengals will face a critical matchup against AFC North-leading Baltimore on Thursday night.

Overall, the game was a thrilling display of skill and determination from both teams, with the Texans ultimately emerging victorious in a hard-fought battle.