“Feet like Italian grandmother” “Don't pull a Joe Burrow”: NFL fans react as C.J. Stroud arrives in all-black outfit for Texans vs. Chiefs showdown

C.J. Stroud arrived in style for his Houston Texans' marquee showdown at the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday.

The star quarterback donned a black heavy-duty suit over a standard white shirt and black tie, a black beanie, and black suede shoes as he wanked towards Arrowhead Stadium. He was also carrying a black bag:

And there was an outpouring of reactions towards it:

Tom

@tdibianca

@HoustonTexans @NFL Feet like an Italian grandmother

Uncle Stro

@UncleStros

@HoustonTexans Dont pull a joe burrow today.

Texans Lead

@TexansLeadSM

Business trip in Kansas City tonight

LockDown😈

@StickyPene

@HoustonTexans Bruh why he walking like that😭😭

T-Law’s Burner

@RizKing4L

@HoustonTexans Getting ready for that ass whoopin

The game against the Chiefs is expected to be played in cold weather, but Stroud downplayed the situation during his pre-game press conference on Friday:

"I think I'm still kind of used to it. I mean, it wasn't that long ago to where I was playing in the cold [at Ohio State], so I try my best to stay warm. I mean, for some guys, maybe, but I'm grateful that I went to Ohio State and played in some of the environments."

He also reflected on using Vaseline to warm himself before games - something that was prohibited during his time in college:

"When you live in the cold, when you're playing it, it's not as bad. On the bench, you're fine, because (of) the heaters. The one thing it's hard is, like, a TV timeout. Just sitting out there, is when it gets kind of colder, and the warm-ups is always hard. But, once you get past that, and you're playing, it's kind of normal. As long as it's not, like, super windy."

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CJ Stroud got candid on facing Patrick Mahomes, Chiefs

In two games so far against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs, C.J. Stroud has been winless. Still, he relishes the opportunity of once again playing against someone whom he considers an idol. During his presser, he said:

"It’s always cool to go play in KC against a team who’s been really great for the last couple of years. I’ve been a fan of Pat [Patrick Mahomes] for a long time. And just, he’s a heck of a player."

He also downplayed any notions of a rivalry between the two of them:

"I don’t really think we have that. I don’t really know him too well. But I think he’s a heck of a player. And anytime you get to share the field with some legendary guys, you just try to gain their respect and move from there."

Kickoff for the Texans-Chiefs game is at 7:20 pm CT on NBC.