Always ensure the door is open for potential rookie of the year candidates. However, the Houston Texans overlooked this crucial detail when their standout quarterback, CJ Stroud, arrived at NRG Stadium on Sunday morning.
Despite being on track for the NFL’s rookie of the year, Stroud found himself locked out of the locker room upon his arrival, a moment captured by NFL GameDay Morning. With over two hours until kickoff, Stroud, a focused and determined 22-year-old, walked through the back tunnel, moving with a sense of purpose.
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When he reached the double doors outside the locker room, Stroud discovered they were locked. He momentarily stared at the doors before attempting to jiggle the handle without success. Another staffer joined in the effort, both visibly perplexed by the unexpected hurdle.
After a brief struggle, someone from inside the locker room eventually opened the door, allowing Stroud to enter. Texans fans can only hope that this quirky arrival doesn’t foreshadow the rest of the afternoon, as Houston hosts Jacksonville at 1:00 p.m. ET.
With both teams entering the day with significant records (visitors at 7-3, home team at 6-4), the AFC South matchup holds high stakes with major playoff implications as the NFL season approaches its conclusion. Stroud, currently ranking fourth in passing yards and boasting the third-highest completion percentage among active quarterbacks, aims to lead his team to victory. Despite his stellar performance, the Texans, in this instance, failed to leave the door open for his arrival, amusingly captured on camera.