C.J. Stroud had historic rookie year, then somewhat took a step back last season. Even then, expectations are still sky high, and yet Week 1 reminded everyone that growth isn’t always linear. The Texans couldn’t get into the end zone, the offense felt out of sync, and small mistakes kept piling up. Some fans will say it’s just rust that will fade quickly, others see red flags that could carry deeper into the season.

So what’s your mindset right now — calm and confident this group will bounce back, or already concerned that this season might come with more bumps than expected?