Rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud has cleared concussion protocol and will start for the Houston Texans against the Tennessee Titans in Week 17. Stroud suffered a concussion in Week 14 and missed two games. The Texans went 1-1 in his absence, with Case Keenum and Davis Mills filling in at quarterback. Before the injury, Stroud led the league in passing yards and had 20 touchdown passes to five interceptions. The Texans are currently in a three-way tie in the AFC South and are vying for a playoff spot.
C.J. Stroud | QB
- Cleared concussion protocol and will start in Week 17
- Missed two games due to concussion
- Led the league in passing yards before the injury
- Had 20 touchdown passes to five interceptions before the injury
Case Keenum | QB
- Started in place of Stroud and threw one touchdown with three interceptions
Davis Mills | QB
- Replaced Keenum in the fourth quarter against the Browns and had two touchdown passes
Houston Texans
- Stroud's return is crucial for the Texans' playoff hopes
- The Texans are currently in a three-way tie in the AFC South
- The Texans are the No. 8 seed in the AFC
Tennessee Titans
- The Titans will face C.J. Stroud and the Texans in Week 17