Jets beat Texans on Thursday Night Football behind Aaron Rodgers' 3 touchdowns: Live updates and reaction

Kirk Herbstreit mentioned during the show that CJ Stroud admitted to being beaten up on Thursday night. What transpired on the pitch certainly didn't help as Stroud was hit early and often. On his last (significant) snap of the first half, he was slow to get back to his feet when Jets defensive end Solomon Thomas hit him (unprompted by the officials) for a sack. On the other side of the ball, Texans defensive MVP Will Anderson suffered an apparent ankle injury in the first half and did not play after a brief return after halftime.

The Jets did their best to give this game away. But with Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs out, the Texans' receivers couldn't separate themselves. Houston's offensive line couldn't protect Stroud. Stroud still had an uneven night. And it was a breathtaking evening for kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn. However, Houston has some margin for error in the AFC South race at 6-3 and already has a season win over the second-place Colts.

Now they have three extra days off before hosting the Lions next week, when Nico Collins could be back in the lineup. Things are still looking good for the second half of the season in Houston.