Robert Griffin III criticizes Texans' offensive strategy for Stroud
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 10:51 PM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026

Robert Griffin III condemned the Houston Texans' offensive strategy during their Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, where quarterback C.J. Stroud attempted 55 passes without top receiver Nico Collins, who was sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Stroud completed 30 of his attempts for 353 yards, while the Texans' run game was limited, with a total of only 18 rushing plays. Griffin focused on the imbalance in play-calling, emphasizing that Stroud's workload was excessive and improper given the context of the game. The Texans look to reevaluate their approach ahead of their next match.
- •C.J. Stroud threw 55 passes in the Week 2 game.
- •Texans faced the Cincinnati Bengals and lost.
- •Nico Collins missed the game due to injury.
- •Stroud had 353 passing yards and 30 completions.
- •Team's rushing game was weak, totaling only 18 runs.
- 10:51 PMYahoo Sports — Robert Griffin III says Texans' Stroud plan was coaching malpractice
"Texans quarterback CJ Stroud had 55 pass attempts during the team's NFL Week 2 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals.
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