The season did not go according to the expectations of both CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans. But that doesn’t mean Stroud is planning on changing his approach mid-season. The Texans have lost three of their last four games, and Stroud’s form has declined during that period. In his last four games, he’s completed just 53.7% of his passes nearly 15% lower than his first six games with 794 yards, two TDs and two INTs, currently ranking 11th on the Index. NFL.com’s Nick Shook’s QB numbers after finishing in the top five earlier this season.

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One reason for Stroud’s decline: He’s also had 18 stops in the past four games, compared to 16 in his first six games this season. Another factor is that Stroud’s top target, Nico Collins, has been out of the lineup since suffering a hamstring injury against the Bills in Week 5. The good news is that Collins is back at practice and available. could soon be in games for the Texans.