Texans' CJ Stroud on his faith after playoff loss: 'It’s what I lean on through thick and thin'

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C.J. Stroud’s faith was a topic of discussion during the week after a clip of his postgame interview after the Houston Texans’ win over the Cleveland Browns was posted on social media with his comments about his faith and Jesus Christ omitted from the video.

Stroud appeared to be undeterred by the outside noise about his faith. He started his postgame press conference after Saturday’s loss to the Baltimore Ravens thanking God. He was then asked about leaning on his faith in tough moments.

"It’s what I lean on through thick and thin," Stroud told reporters. "I know I’m upset right now, but I’m really just blessed looking back on this year, this opportunity we had today to play in front of millions of people. I’m just really grateful to God on all the opportunities He’s blessed me with. 

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud stands on the sidelines during the AFC divisional playoff game against the Ravens, Saturday, Jan. 20, 2024, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)

"I’m just gonna lean on Him and I know that this isn’t the end for me. It’s a lot of more football for me to play, and I’m just excited for that. And I’m super blessed with the guys who I lined up with every week this year. And I’m just really thankful to God on how much he’s brought me from – I can go all the way to when I was a kid to college to Week 1 to now. I’ve grown as a person and as a man of God in a lot of different ways. I’m just really blessed for that."

Stroud’s faith was brought up in the days ahead of the playoff game as the "Sunday Night Football" X account posted a clip leaving out the quarterback’s