Stroud no longer perfect, Texans reach .500, top Saints 20-13

C.J. Stroud threw for 199 yards and two touchdowns as the Houston Texans held forth against the New Orleans Saints 20-13 Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium.

Stroud completed 13-of-27 and sustained his first career interception. The Texans won the turnover battle 2-1 against the Saints.

Houston’s defense kept New Orleans out of the end zone as the Saints were 0-3 in the red zone. The Saints settled for four Blake Grupe field goals and the rookie was able to convert just two with misses from 52 and 29 yards out.

New Orleans quarterback Derek Carr completed 32 passes on 50 attempts for 353 yards, a touchdown, and an interception.