Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud has spoken candidly about his experience playing through illness in what has been dubbed his "flu game," according to a report by Angelo Guinhawa for Gridiron Heroics published on Yahoo Sports.
The second-year signal-caller addressed the challenge of competing at the highest level while battling sickness, offering insight into the physical and mental demands faced by NFL players during the grueling season.
Stroud's comments come as the Texans navigate their 2026 campaign, with the quarterback's health and performance remaining central to Houston's playoff aspirations.
