Texans QB C.J. Stroud is in the league's concussion protocol.

Related players: Davis Mills

As Rapoport said, there's a real chance in a must-win game for the Texans, they may have to turn to Mills to start at QB. Stroud took a rough hit where the back of his head hit the turf. The good news is, it would be a favorable matchup against a Titans defense that can be vulnerable to the pass should Mills have to play, and you need his services. The trend this year has been players missing a week of action after entering protocol, but like Rapoport added, every player recovers differently. Obviously Stroud's status will need to be monitored this week. The Texans and Titans do play an early game on Sunday so Stroud owners will have some time to adjust, but there are also four games taking place before Sunday, so start making backup plans now.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is in the concussion protocol.

The news was shared by head coach DeMeco Ryans following Sunday's 30-6 loss to the Jets. Stroud's head hit the MetLife Stadium turf very hard in the fourth quarter. Davis Mills replaced him. Ryans said Stroud will be evaluated throughout the week. Houston visits Tennessee next week and, all of a sudden, is very banged up on offense. Tank Dell was already out with a broken leg, Dalton Schultz didn't play because of a hamstring injury, Noah Brown was questionable entering the game and Nico Collins left with a calf injury. It was a fun season for the Texans, but the injuries may be starting to pile up and be too much to overcome, especially if Stroud has to miss time.

The Texans added QB C.J. Stroud to the injury report with a right shoulder issue and he is listed as questionable for Sunday's game vs. the Colts.

Related Players: Davis Mills

This is of no impact for 1QB or Superflex leagues as it stands. Stroud made plays to the best of his ability in Week 1 and still finished the game with a 5.5 YPA.

Texans rookie head coach DeMeco Ryans announced that rookie C.J. Stroud will be the team's starting QB to open up the 2023 season following Houston's preseason finale against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

Related players: Davis Mills

Not a big surprise, but Stroud struggled a little early on before making improvement, especially in the preseason games. He threw is first TD in the team's third preseason game. The story said Mills may have been the safer pick, but the rest of the Texans young offense now has a chance to grow with a QB who was the number-two overall pick in the NFL Draft.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said C.J. Stroud will start again vs. the Dolphins —another step toward the No. 2 overall pick being Houston's QB1.

Related Players: Davis Mills

At this point, it would be quite a surprise if Stroud did not begin Week 1 as the Texans starter. Stroud completed two-of-four passes for 13 yards and an interception in preseason Week 1.