Stroud's Preseason Test Against Raiders | Houston Texans News

C.J. Stroud gets his first real test tonight against the Raiders, throwing 20-25 passes as the Texans’ offense gels ahead of their season opener. With key defensive starters sitting out, it’s all about Stroud, the offensive line, and running back Woody Marks proving they’re ready to compete. Fans and analysts are watching closely for three big things: how smoothly he runs his pre-snap operations (a major improvement area), how quickly he releases the ball under pressure (avoiding risky holds), and how he distributes the ball across a depleted receiver corps without Nico Collins. This game could be the turning point in his development—and the team’s preseason momentum. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ce00b7ec17e71f71