Here are some key stats and trends to see before placing any wagers on C.J. Stroud’s player prop bet markets for Thursday’s game, which starts at 8:15 PM ET on Amazon Prime Video. Stroud’s Houston Texans (6-2) and the New York Jets (2-6) hit the field in Week 9 at MetLife Stadium.

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C.J. Stroud week 9 player props

  • Matchup: Houston Texans at New York Jets
  • Time: 8:15 PM ET
  • Date: October 31, 2024
  • Passing yards prop: Over 221.5 (-115)
  • Rushing yards prop: Over 8.5 (-118)

National Football League odds courtesy of BetMGM. Odds updated Thursday at 1:03 PM ET. For a full list of sports betting odds, access USA TODAY Sports Betting Scores Odds Hub.

Stroud passing stats and trends

  • Thursday’s prop bet for Stroud is 221.5 passing yards, 22.0 fewer than his 243.5 average for the year.
  • In eight games played this season, he has surpassed 221.5 passing yards five times.
  • Stroud’s average passing yards prop this year is 258.5, while his actual passing average is under that by 15.0 yards.
  • Stroud has hit the over on his passing yards prop total in three of eight opportunities this season.
  • He has thrown for a touchdown seven times this season in eight games played, including multiple TD passes three times.
  • In three of eight games this year, Stroud has thrown an interception, with more than one INT on one occasion.

Texans vs. Jets stats and trends

  • This week Stroud will face the NFL’s second-ranked pass defense (161.1 yards allowed per game).
  • The Texans rank eighth in passing yards this year (232.5 per game), but they’ve been shining on defense, ranking third-best in the NFL with 164.3 passing yards allowed per game.
  • The Texans are averaging 118.9 rushing yards per game offensively this year (18th in NFL), and they are surrendering 116.0 rushing yards per game (13th) on the other side of the ball.
  • The Texans have the fourth-best defense in the NFL in terms of yards per play allowed (5.2), while their offense is ranked 16th, gaining 5.7 per play.