Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud was jubilant after leading the team to a victory over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday, 45-14, behind 274 passing yards and three touchdown passes.
Stroud left the field and spoke with NBC's Kathryn Tappen. Before talking about his team's performance, she praised Jesus.
“First of all, I just want to give all the glory to my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ,” he said before talking about the city of Houston and the support he has received from Texans fans in less than a year of being their quarterback. field.
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The Texans' CJ Stroud celebrates after a touchdown during the wild card playoff game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
The moment was overshadowed later in the week when NBC appeared to edit out that portion of his words in the video posted on Stroud praising the city.
“I mean, it's been amazing to be in this city for a short time, but for the love of it,” he says in the “Sunday Night Football” clip. “I've really been doing it for Houston, man. The people at home, I'm lucky to be in this position. Lucky to be playing at a high level right now. And we've got to keep it up.” But I'm super blessed.”
The organization posted, “CJ Stroud has a lot of love for his city,” along with the video.
NBC faced backlash online for the post.
CJ Stroud of the Texans takes a moment during the national anthem before the wild card playoff game at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston. (Michael Owens/Getty Images)
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“NBC removed Houston QB CJ Stroud's praise of Jesus Christ in his postgame interview published on Jesus Christ,'” Citizen Free Press wrote in X.
“It's disconcerting to realize that NBC is actively censoring a player who praises Jesus after a massive victory. Would NBC have censored his speech if he praised transgender people or Palestinians?”
Added former New York Mets star Lenny Dykstra: “I have a feeling there will be a lot more interviews with him after the playoff win that the dinosaur media will have to edit out as well. This young quarterback is outstanding “.
NBC did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
Stroud is open about his faith.
In November, while in the middle of the MVP conversation, he turned his attention to God.
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The Texans' CJ Stroud looks to pass during warmups before the wild card game against the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on January 13, 2024 in Houston. (Ryan Kang/Getty Images)
“For me, it's a lot of prayer,” Stroud explained. “So much to know that God wouldn't put anything on me that I can't handle. I don't deserve His grace and His mercy, but He still gives it to me and I love Him for that. It's not about me, it's about Him and His glory. So I think that's where it comes from. I think God made me that way.
“I've been through a lot. Not just in football, but also things that made me feel relaxed when everything was going crazy. And I thank God for putting that in me because it's something you need to play in this position. “That defense over there didn't bat an eyelid even though they were giving up big plays. “They knew everything would come down to the last moment, we knew it too.”
He explained to Fox News Digital before last year's NFL Draft why he keeps his faith first.
“It's what has kept me going even during my season,” he said in February 2023. “Football has a lot of ups and downs, it has a lot of twists and turns, but at the end of the day, it's all about your core.” And something that has laid my foundation is my faith.
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“It's something I'm not perfect at, but I try to work every day to be better, and I definitely think that's what saved me. If it helps encourage someone to help them in their lives, no matter what they're going through , then I am totally in favor.”
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