H OUSTON -- According to C.J. Stroud, he's one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL when he's dealing. And against the San Francisco 49ers, Stroud delivered what coach DeMeco Ryans called one of Stroud's "best games ever" in the Houston Texans ' 26-15 win Sunday.

For the season, Stroud has a 55.4 " Total QBR " rating from ESPN, which ranks 18th out of 32 starting QBs entering Week 7. His passer rating of 91.1 ranks 17th, which is higher than that of notable players like the Kansas City Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes, the Philadelphia Eagles ' Jalen Hurts, and the Chicago Bears ' Caleb Williams.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud tiptoes up the sideline on a 13-yard scramble against the San Francisco 49ers.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said offense still trying to find its identity and upgrading its ideas.

C.J. Stroud had himself a day in a win over the San Francisco 49ers. It was needed after last week's loss at Lumen Field.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud rips a 44-yard deep crossing-route pass to wide receiver Jaylin Noel against the San Francisco 49ers.

Despite missing his favorite target, C.J. Stroud arguably looked the most comfortable he's been in in a Texans uniform.

C.J. Stroud is having a day and he has the Iowa State trio to thank for it. The Houston Texans are up 23-7 after Stroud connected with wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson for a 19-yard score in the third quarter, capping off a 12-play, 94-yard drive while taking nearly six minutes off the clock.