The Houston Texans await with bated breath for an update on quarterback C.J. Stroud, who took a big hit during the Week 9 contest against the Denver Broncos.
Stroud was scrambling during the second quarter when he took a hit from Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine. He remained down for some time before trainers helped him to the Texansâ sideline.
Davis Mills stepped in for the 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year.
C.J. Stroud Evaluated for Concussion During Texans-Broncos
GettyC.J. Stroud #7 of the Houston Texans exits the field after facing the Seattle Seahawks.
Stroud was eventually taken into the Texansâ locker room to be evaluated for a concussion, and he was deemed questionable to return. Mills completed multiple passes on his possession, finding Nico Collins for 11 yards to put the Texans in a goal-to-go situation.
As encouraging as Millsâ play was on short notice, and he was sacked to end that possession, the Texansâ entire game plan on offense is designed around having Stroud under center.
His absence would naturally be devastating.
However, Mills is an experienced passer and former third-round draft pick who has started 26 of his now-40 career games played. Mills entered Week 9 with a 5-19-1 record and a 6,190-35-25 career line on 62.5% completion.
Mills was the Texansâ starter before they used the No. 2 overall pick of the 2023 draft to select Stroud.
Unfortunately for the Texans, their injury woes were not over.
Texans RB Woody Marks Joins C.J. Stroud on Sideline
GettyWoody Marks #27 of the Houston Texans runs the ball against the Tennessee Titans.
As if losing Stroud were not concerning enough, the Texans also saw promising rookie running back Woody Marks pick up an injury that forced him to the sideline. Marks was able to walk off under his own power to the sideline and into the blue medical tent.
Marks has been the more productive of the Texansâ backs between himself and starter Nick Chubb, presenting a dual-threat element that his teammate does not possess.
The Texans remain without would-be starter and Pro Bowler Joe Mixon.
Marks returned to the Texansâ bench area and received treatment from the training staff for his lower back. That left Stroud as the Texansâ only concern, but it was always their greatest and most pressing.
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