DJ Bien-Aime
HOUSTON — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is within the concussion protocol however “feeling a bit bit higher” after his head hit the bottom following a tough hit Sunday, coach DeMeco Ryans mentioned Monday.
“We'll see how the week goes and the way he progresses all through the week,” Ryans mentioned.
Stroud dropped again on a third-and-8 with 13:51 remaining within the first half and scanned the sector earlier than scrambling. He slid wanting the first-down mark, however Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine lunged into Stroud's chest, which prompted the quarterback's head to hit the bottom.
Backup quarterback Davis Mills changed Stroud and went 17-of-30 for 137 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions within the 18-15 loss, however he was simply 7-of-16 for 53 yards within the second half. Mills led the offense to 12 factors however no touchdowns.
Mills would doubtless begin if the 2023 Professional Bowl quarterback cannot clear the protocol, however Ryans mentioned he will not place large expectations on the backup if he has to play.
“Simply anticipate him to exit and do his greatest,” Ryans mentioned. “Play the offense the right method, make nice choices with the soccer.”
Houston (3-5) faces the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3) in Week 10 because the Texans are preventing an uphill battle within the AFC South. The reigning back-to-back division champs are at present third, trailing the Indianapolis Colts (7-2) and the Jaguars.
The Texans are twenty fourth in scoring offense at 21 factors per recreation, despite the fact that Stroud's QBR (64.8) ranks twelfth, which is the very best it is ever been with the Texans. He has additionally thrown for 11 touchdowns and 1,702 yards.
