WATCH: Texans QB C.J. Stroud connects with rookie Tank Dell for a touchdown

Ever since the draft, it’s been clear that rookies C.J. Stroud and Tank Dell have a connection. When they needed it the most on Sunday, with a chance at first place in the division, it showed up yet again:

Trailing 10-0 in the second quarter, the duo continued their touchdown streak with a rifle from Stroud in the Red Zone. It was an impressive display of Stroud’s creation ability and a testament to Dell’s focused after he survived the contact from driving defenders.

Houston closed the first half trailing just 13-7, the dynamic rookies will have more opportunities to make their mark in the second half.

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