Stroud aims to rebound after Houston's 14-9 loss to the Rams, treating it as a wake‑up call to fix a stagnant passing game and turn practice reps into production in Week 2 against Baker Mayfield and the Buccaneers.

With Ed Ingram and Christian Kirk sidelined, rookies stepped in and Stroud faced heavy pressure (41% of dropbacks) as five linemen shuffled. Houston’s new play-caller and line adjustments must translate to red‑zone efficiency and explosive plays, or the team will lean on practice reps to fuel the bounce-back.

Fantasy takeaway: Stroud’s upside hinges on offensive line cohesion and play-caller rhythm, making Week 2 a critical barometer for his fantasy viability and Texans’ pass-game trajectory.