Derrick Lewis knows CJ Stroud’s major problem.

What has happened to CJ Stroud? That is the question on everyone’s mind ever since his dynamic rookie season, where he lit up the NFL. He has not been the same player, with many pointing to his interaction with Caleb Williams.

The ABC/ESPN crew of Joe Buck and Troy Aikman was on call for the New England Patriots and Houston Texans Divisional Round game. Houston’s season ended against the Patriots in Sunday’s divisional round. Stroud failed to deliver as he tossed four interceptions. All four of his interceptions came in the first half and dealt devastating blows to Houston’s morale.

Houston is now 0-7 all-time in the divisional round, and their latest playoff loss might have the franchise mulling over whether CJ Stroud is the franchise QB. So, where did it all go wrong?

Derrick Lewis Blames Amber Rose For CJ Stroud’s Troubles

CJ Stroud (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)
UFC star Derrick Lewis stepped in and reignited talk of the Texans quarterback. Being from Houston, he is likely a Texans fan. Lewis is now reigniting the tale that Stroud placed a curse on himself.

‘The Black Beast’ blamed Stroud’s appearance with Amber Rose during a softball game as the moment things changed for him.

“I guess we gotta see what’s going on with C.J. I think ever since we seen them show up with Amber Rose a couple games a few years ago and Kim Kardashian and all that, I’m like, man, it might be like a curse for them,” Derrick Lewis said at UFC 324.

Stroud was spotted getting into his vehicle with Amber Rose following a celebrity softball game in 2024. NFL fans immediately began to worry, fearing this relationship could mark the beginning of the end for Stroud’s football career. They were correct.

The pair were walking side by side to a white Lamborghini amid a swarm of paparazzi taking pictures and videos. Rose would take to her Instagram story and reveal that she and Stroud had just met for the first time that night. Her ride had already left, so the young QB was nice enough to give her a ride to her hotel.

That moment in CJ Stroud’s life seemed to change him forever.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.