The Houston Texans entered their Week 10 showdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars already in a difficult situation with C.J. Stroud out with a concussion. However, Texans backup Davis Mills – Stroud’s predecessor – had something to say about it.
He had even more to say after the contest.
The Texans surely hope to have Stroud back for next week on the road against the Tennessee Titans, but Mills took care of business against the Jaguars.
Davis Mills Sends Message After Leading Texans’ Comeback
GettyDavis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans carries the ball against Devin Lloyd #0 of the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Mills finished the game with 292 yards, 2 touchdowns, and 1 interception on 60% completion, and he moved his record to 3-1 against the Jaguars all-time.
This was Mills’ first start since Week 18 of the 2022 season, just before Stroud was drafted.
“I think our team had a really great week of practice. [Offensive coordinator Nick] Caley put together a great offensive game plan, along with the other offensive coaches, and we were able to go out there today and execute,” Mills told reporters on November 9.
“I think anytime you kind of start off a little slow, the mentality of our team is to attack every play with aggression, and just going out there to try to execute every play at a high level. So, we were able to do that. Coaches stayed aggressive. I have always had the mentality to stay confident regardless of what happened on the play before. It’s kind of like the old basketball mentality, ‘shooters shoot.’ If you stop, you’re not going to see shots go in.”
Mills called it a “great team win,” noting the Texans’ defensive and special teams, and the offense’s improvement until they were able to “go down three and find a way to win.”
Danielle Hunter Gave Davis Mills Confidence Boost
GettyDanielle Hunter #55 of the Houston Texans celebrates a sack against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Mills spoke glowingly about the Texans’ “faith” that they would emerge victorious against the Jaguars, who defeated them in Jacksonville in Week 3. He lauded the number of playmakers on the team, including defensive end Danielle Hunter, who offered words of encouragement.
“We just needed to get things clicking,” Mills said.
“Danielle was joking around with me in the locker room. He was like, ‘Our defense is good, man.’ And he was like, ‘Keep finding ways to go down and score points on offense,’ and that ‘We’re going to keep getting you guys the ball back.’ So, having that in the back of my head, and being able to trust the guys around me, especially on the other side of the ball, to go out there and make plays, it was just a hard-fought win. It was fun. That’s what you got to do.
For his part, Hunter had 7 total tackles and 3.5 sacks in the win over the Jaguars. The Texans scored 26 unanswered points while pitching a shutout in the fourth quarter.
Davis Mills Gets Honest About Backing Up C.J. Stroud
GettyDavis Mills #10 of the Houston Texans looks on against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
Before this contest, Mills spoke candidly about always being ready and even about the Texans passing over him in favor of Case Keenum the last time Stroud missed games, which was during his rookie season with a concussion.
Afterward, spoke about the approach that led him to feel that level of confidence and preparedness.
“I think with my current circumstance, being back up to C.J., I come in with the mentality every day that I’m gonna bring my best self to the facility every morning, I’m going to push everyone around me to be become the best football player they can be, and I’m going to push myself to become the best football player I can be. I’ve had that mentality; kind of cool, calm, and collected at all times. I’m here to work and do my job,” Mills said.
“It was fun. The guys had faith in me that I could go out there and get the job done. But we’ve done that every single day when we come to work. Continuing to just execute the little things and go out there and find a way to get a win. It was fun.”
Fortunately for the Texans, Mills having fun and doing his job resulted in a win on Sunday.
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