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Houston Texans

0 Super Bowls 2002 Founded
Starting QB
C.J. Stroud
33.9
#13 in the NFL

Houston Texans All-Time Quarterback Rankings

21 Quarterbacks 2 Current
Rank Player Rating Season Fantasy Playoffs Overall Years
1 33.9 Good Average Average Chill 3
2 31.7 Average Good Average Delulu 7
3 30.3 Average Great Subpar Delulu 4
4 24.7 Average Subpar Average Delulu 1
5 19.1 Average Good Subpar NPC 1
6
Ryan Fitzpatrick
19.1 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 1
7 15.2 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor NPC 5
8 12.2 Average Good Non-Factor NPC 5
9 10.7 Average Average Non-Factor NPC 3
10 9.9 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 1
11 9.9 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
12 9.9 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 5
13 9.2 Subpar Average Non-Factor NPC 3
14 8.3 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
15 8.0 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
16 7.8 Subpar Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 1
17 7.2 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 2
18 6.4 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 2
19 6.4 Non-Factor Subpar Non-Factor Cooked 3
20 6.1 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1
21 5.6 Non-Factor Non-Factor Non-Factor Cooked 1

Frequently Asked Questions About the Houston Texans

How does C.J. Stroud compare to Matt Schaub?

C.J. Stroud is the Texans’ current starter leading Houston into the playoffs, while Matt Schaub is the franchise’s longtime statistical standard at quarterback, giving the team two different eras of stability at the position.

How strong is the Texans offensive support?

The Texans pair Stroud with an improving but still-targeted offensive line and a deep group of playmakers, giving the organization confidence in its overall offensive structure heading into the postseason.

Will Texans draft another quarterback soon?

With Stroud entrenched as starter, Houston is more likely to use premium draft capital on supporting positions while considering late-round picks or affordable veterans only to maintain healthy quarterback depth.

What offensive system do Texans run?

Under DeMeco Ryans and his staff, Houston uses a modern, balanced attack built on timing throws, play-action, and protecting the football, tailored to maximize Stroud’s strengths within a playoff-caliber system.

Who is the Texans backup quarterback?

Behind starter C.J. Stroud, the Texans have veteran and developmental depth options including Sage Rosenfels, T.J. Yates, Ryan Mallett, A.J. McCarron, Tom Savage, Dave Ragone, and Davis Mills on their verified quarterback roster.