Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud not only triumphed over the Steelers on the field but also got the final chuckle.
After Houston’s 30-6 playoff victory on Monday night, he playfully taunted black and gold fans, jogging off the field with a smile and shouting “You mad?” while laughter accompanied the boos from the crowd.
Footage of the moment captures Stroud relishing the atmosphere as he made his way toward the Acrisure Stadium tunnel, clearly savoring the antagonistic environment following his impressive performance against the Steelers at home.
Fans were upset, but Stroud remained composed, sporting a grin.
“You mad!” 😂
C.J. Stroud trolling Steelers fans after the Texans’ Wild Card win 👀 pic.twitter.com/PAfLJ4WBfI
— ESPN (@espn) January 13, 2026
He had plenty of reasons to celebrate. He achieved his third playoff win in three seasons, as the Texans scored 23 unanswered points in the fourth quarter to secure the win in what could potentially be Aaron Rodgers’ last game in the league.
This moment quickly became a sensation on social media, with Texans supporters reveling in Stroud’s confidence while Steelers fans… well, they just confirmed his point in their responses.
To be fair, Stroud had earned his right to boast. The third-year quarterback delivered a strong performance, passing for 250 yards and a touchdown, effectively quieting the energetic crowd and securing Houston’s advancement to the next round against the New England Patriots.
As for Steelers fans, they will have to wait until next season for a chance at revenge.
