Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remained on concussion protocol on Wednesday, with Davis Mills set to get another start for the team. Stroud was placed in concussion protocol following a hit from Denver Broncos defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine. He missed the Texans’ subsequent game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, where Mills stepped in and led the team to a victory.
Several reactions have emerged in response to C.J. Stroud’s latest injury report, especially from fans on social media platforms like X. Frank commented, “Mills better than CJ anyway.” Meanwhile, Jim McCaslin added, “If the Titans weren’t garbage, this would be concerning since we always lose to backups. But now we lose to everybody, so it’s not that big a deal.”
TD McClellan noted, “Worked out just fine for the Houston Texans last week!” Elena shared her concern, writing, “Oh, bless his heart, that poor boy’s noggin needs all the rest it can get. Football’s a rough game these days; praying C.J. heals up quickly and strong. Go get ‘em, Davis; show us what you’ve got!”
Eric K provided a balanced perspective: “I get the excitement, but Mills was also the guy who had 6 straight 3-outs to close the Broncos game. Should be fine for the Tennessee game, but CJ needs to get back soon.” TOLAN also praised Mills’ performance, saying, “He looked great last week, so I’m sure they’re ecstatic. Mills is smart and knows how to utilize his best players. Nico will continue to feed.”
### How Did Davis Mills Perform in C.J. Stroud’s Absence?
In the game against the Broncos, Mills completed 27 of 45 passes for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception. His solid performance helped the Texans stay competitive in Stroud’s absence.
Stroud was initially spotted at the Texans’ practice facility on Monday, raising hopes among fans that their starting quarterback might be ready for Week 11 action against the Tennessee Titans. There remains a possibility for Stroud to play on Sunday; however, he must participate in two practices this week without exhibiting any concussion symptoms to be cleared.
The Texans have scheduled training sessions on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday—providing enough opportunities for Stroud to get cleared. If he ends up missing Sunday’s game, it won’t be the first time he has missed two consecutive games due to a concussion. Stroud similarly missed two games during his rookie season before returning strong and ultimately being named Offensive Rookie of the Year.
Fans and the team alike will be hoping for a speedy and complete recovery for C.J. Stroud as Davis Mills continues to fill in admirably.
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