"C.J. Stroud is in the concussion protocol but "feeling a little bit better" after his head hit the ground following a hard hit Sunday, coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday. "We'll see how the week goes and how he progresses throughout the week," Ryans said."
"Stroud dropped back on a third-and-8 with 13:51 remaining in the first half and scanned the field before scrambling. He slid short of the first-down mark, but Denver Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine lunged into Stroud's chest, which caused the quarterback's head to hit the ground."
"Mills would likely start if the 2023 Pro Bowl quarterback can't clear the protocol, but Ryans said he won't place massive expectations on the backup if he has to play. "Just expect him to go out and do his best," Ryans said. "Play the offense the proper way, make great decisions with the football.""
C.J. Stroud entered the concussion protocol after taking a hard hit that caused his head to hit the ground when lunged by Denver cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud was "feeling a little bit better" and that the team will monitor his progress throughout the week. Backup Davis Mills replaced Stroud and went 17-of-30 for 137 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions, but he was 7-of-16 for 53 yards in the second half and the offense produced 12 points with no touchdowns. The Texans are 3-5, third in the AFC South, and rank 24th in scoring offense at 21 points per game while Stroud's QBR sits at 64.8 with 11 touchdowns and 1,702 yards.
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