Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud credited God after making history as the youngest quarterback to win an NFL playoff game in the wild card victory against the Cleveland Browns.
Stroud, at 22 years and 102 days, surpassed the previous record of being the youngest QB to win a playoff game, a record held by Michael Vick.
The NFL Rookie of the Year contender expressed gratitude for the blessings and emphasized the team’s unity and strong faith under Christian head coach DeMeco Ryans. Stroud acknowledged the importance of playing for an audience of One, quoting Philippians 4:13 and emphasizing the team’s commitment to holding each other to a Christian standard.
There are allegations that NBC edited out his expression of gratitude to Jesus Christ, raising concerns about potential censorship.
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Despite facing the top-ranked Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round, Stroud remains optimistic and appreciates the opportunity to be part of a team of God-fearing men.
The intersection of religion and football is subjective, and the expression of players’ faith is a personal choice for each individual.
