C.J. Stroud has four-interception playoff debacle in nightmare Texans first half vs. Patriots

C.J.Stroud only threw eight interceptions during the regular season, and he managed to toss half of that number in one nightmare of a half Sunday during the Texans’ divisional round game against the Patriots.Stroud finished the opening 30 minutes 10-of-26 for 124 yards and one touchdown, but the four interceptions — including one that was returned for a touchdown by Marcus Jones — allowed the Patriots to build a 21-10 halftime lead at Gillette Stadium.His first interception occurred on the Texans’ third drive of the game, with Carlton Davis collecting a pass after Houston reached the New England 36-yard line.Then, after Stroud connected with Christian Kirk to give the Texans a 10-7 lead, Jones stepped in front of a pass and raced 26 yards for a touchdown.Craig Woodson intercepted Stroud on the next drive, and then Davis recorded his second interception of the half just after the two-minute warning.Stroud threw for 250 yards, a touchdown and an interception during Houston’s convincing win over the Steelers in the wild-card round on Monday night, but after his debacle of a half, their bid for a spot in the AFC Championship — and a showdown with the Broncos next weekend — is in jeopardy....