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Stroud's regression narrative depends on o-line and run game improvement.

While C.J. Stroud's regression remains a popular talking point, Matt Harmon notes he didn't receive much help from the offensive line or run game last season and Houston still reached the divisional round of the playoffs. Harmon frames potential improvement as a quantum leap: 'Can this be the 24th best o-line and 22nd best run game? If so, that's a quantum leap,' suggesting Stroud's 2026 performance hinges on offensive line and run game improvement rather than his own regression.

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