Will C.J. Stroud start the Week 1 game?

NFL EXCLUSIVE BY: MANJIT BAURI

C.J. Stroud is a Houston Texans rookie quarterback for this season

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He was drafted as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL draft

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In an appearance on an ESPN show, Rob Ninkovich gave support to Stroud

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According to him, CJ Stroud will have a great rookie season

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He said, "Obviously he’s probably the only rookie starting week 1"

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Ninkovich also thinks Panthers QB Bryce Young can challenge him

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However, Stroud certainly has the strength to come in and lead the Texans

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Giants have signed a new replacement for Saquon Barkley

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