Stroud stellar as Texans embarrass Jaguars 37-17

Quarterback C.J. Stroud completed threw for 280 yards and two touchdowns as the Houston Texans found their first victory of the year 37-17 over the Jacksonville Jaguars Sunday afternoon at EverBank Field.

The rookie completed 20 passes on 30 attempts and avoided being sacked. The No. 2 overall pick posted a 118.8 passer rating.

Fellow Texans (1-2) rookie Tank Dell was the biggest beneficiary of Stroud’s work as the third-round receiver caught five passes for 145 yards and a touchdown.

Jaguars (1-2) quarterback Trevor Lawrence went 27-of-40 for 279 yards with a touchdown and an interception with an 85.3 passer rating. Lawrence was spelled late in the fourth quarter by backup C.J. Beathard.