Aug. 11 (UPI) -- Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud completed just two passes and threw an interception, but the Houston Texans still managed to beat the New England Patriots in his preseason debut in Foxborough, Mass.
The No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft started for the Texans in the 20-9 victory Thursday at Gillette Stadium. He completed 2 of 4 passes for 13 yards and was replaced after the Texans' second drive.
"It was kind of a crazy opportunity to be able to go out to my first NFL stadium and first NFL game," Stroud told reporters.