NRG Stadium features Week 18 action as the Houston Texans and C.J. Stroud take on the Indianapolis Colts at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday. In this article, we take a look at all of Stroud’s prop bets set for this matchup, and examine the stats and insights to figure out the best bets and top trends before kickoff.
Passing Yards Prop
Bet $20, Payout $37.70
C.J. Stroud to go over 209.5 yards
C.J. Stroud Prop Lines
- Matchup: Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
- Date: January 4, 2026
- Passing yards prop: Over 209.5 (-113)
C.J. Stroud Stats and Trends
- Stroud has passed for 2,872 yards (220.9 per game), completing 64.8% of his throws, with 18 TDs and eight INTs.
- Sunday’s prop bet for Stroud is 209.5 passing yards. That’s 11.4 fewer yards than his 220.9 average for the season.
- In seven games this season, Stroud has passed for over 209.5 yards.
- His average prop bet for passing yards this year has been 225.9. His actual passing average is below that — by 5.0 yards per game.
- This season, Stroud has topped his passing yards prop total in seven games (53.8%).
- He has tossed a touchdown pass in 10 of 13 games this season, with more than one TD throw five times.
- Stroud also has run for 204 yards on 46 attempts, picking up 15.7 yards per game.
Recent Performances vs. the Colts
| Week | Opponent | Pass Yards Allowed | Pass TDs Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dolphins | 133 | 1 |
| 2 | Broncos | 206 | 3 |
| 3 | Titans | 196 | 1 |
| 4 | Rams | 360 | 3 |
| 5 | Raiders | 190 | 0 |
| 6 | Cardinals | 312 | 2 |
| 7 | Chargers | 391 | 3 |
| 8 | Titans | 228 | 1 |
| 9 | Steelers | 187 | 1 |
| 10 | Falcons | 150 | 1 |
| 12 | Chiefs | 346 | 0 |
| 13 | Texans | 256 | 0 |
| 14 | Jaguars | 247 | 2 |
| 15 | Seahawks | 264 | 0 |
| 16 | 49ers | 295 | 5 |
| 17 | Jaguars | 249 | 0 |
Texans Home Splits
- The Texans’ average points scored (26) and allowed (17.8) in home games are both higher than their overall averages of 22.9 and 16.6, respectively.
- The Texans’ average yards gained (338) and allowed (273.8) at home are both higher than their overall averages of 326.3 and 272.4, respectively.
- The Texans accumulate 224.1 passing yards per game in home games (5.2 more than their overall average), and concede 167.1 at home (10.5 less than overall).
- The Texans accumulate 113.9 rushing yards per game at home (6.5 more than their overall average), and concede 106.6 at home (11.8 more than overall).
- The Texans’ offensive third-down percentage (41.1%) and defensive third-down percentage (36.3%) at home are both higher than their overall averages of 37.6% and 35%, respectively.
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