Stroud returned from his three-game absence with a concussion in Week 13 at Indianapolis and only scored 9.1 Fantasy points. It will be tough to trust him in one-quarterback leagues at Kansas City, and Stroud has scored 15.7 Fantasy points or less in four of five road starts this season. Now, Stroud did score 20.1 Fantasy points at the Chiefs in 2024 in Week 16, and Kansas City has allowed Daniel Jones and Dak Prescott to each score at least 20.8 Fantasy points in the past two games. But I'm not counting on Stroud to have a big performance Sunday night, and I would only start him in Superflex and two-quarterback leagues.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Adds/Streamers (QB Preview)
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Stroud has a bad matchup this week, at Kansas City, so don't rush to start him. But if you are trying to replace Drake Maye or Jaxson Dart, Stroud is the best replacement widely available. In his last two full games, he has thrown for nearly 600 yards and averaged better than 7.9 yards per attempt. I expect that Houston will have to pass more than they generally do in this must-win game. Added bonus, Stroud has used his legs more than usual in 2025, and the Chiefs have given up the second-most rushing TDs to QBs.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Strong effort in Week 13 return
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Stroud completed 22 of 35 passes for 276 yards with no touchdowns and one interception while rushing once for no gain in the Texans' 20-16 win over the Colts on Sunday.
Stroud made his return from a three-game absence due to a concussion and looked very sharp despite the multi-game layoff, finishing with his second-highest passing yardage total of the season. He spread the ball around effectively to six different targets, and after rookie Jayden Higgins had built up plenty of momentum while working with Davis Mills in the previous three games, Stroud helped extend his strong stretch of play by connecting with him on five occasions for 65 yards. Now back to full health for the stretch run, Stroud figures to be busy once again in a Week 14 road showdown against the Chiefs next Sunday night.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Set to return Sunday
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Coach Demeco Ryans confirmed Friday that Stroud cleared the concussion protocol and will play Sunday at Indianapolis, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Since suffering a concussion Week 9 against the Broncos, Stroud ceded three consecutive starts to backup Davis Mills, but after logging back-to-back full sessions to begin Week 13 prep and clearly gaining clearance from an independent neurologist, the former will resume leading the Texans offense this weekend. Stroud will be facing a Colts defense Sunday that has given up the seventh-most passing yards (2,905) to opposing quarterbacks in 11 games this season.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Another full practice
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Stroud (concussion) practiced fully Thursday.
Back-to-back full practices have Stroud trending toward a return to action Sunday against the Colts. Friday's final injury report will confirm the QB's Week 13 game status, but Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston indicates that the expectation is that Stroud is in line to be officially cleared.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Full practice, still in protocol
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Stroud (concussion) practiced fully Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, at this stage of the week Stroud remains in the NFL's concussion protocol, but the QB is expected to be cleared ahead of Sunday's game against the Colts. Friday's final Week 13 injury report is slated to reveal whether Stroud heads into the weekend with a designation, but barring a setback it looks like he's poised to see his first game action since Week 9.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Practicing Wednesday
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Stroud (concussion) participated in practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The Texans' upcoming injury report will reveal Stroud's official participation level, but Wilson indicates that the QB is expected to clear the NFL's concussion protocol at some point this week. Stroud has missed three straight games, but in the event that he is cleared for Week 13 action, Davis Mills -- who has gone 3-0 while filling in -- would be in line to return to working as Houston's No. 2 signal caller.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Adds/Streamers (QB Preview)
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There is no QB ranked in my top 15 that is available on the waiver wire. But if you're desperate, or have been starting Brock Purdy, then C.J. Stroud is the best option, assuming he clears the concussion protocol. Stroud threw for 318 yards and two touchdowns in his most recent full game and has multiple touchdown passes in three of his last four full games. Playing at Indianapolis I think it's possible the Texans have to throw a little more than they are comfortable with, especially with how ineffective their run game has been.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Remains in concussion protocol
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Coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that Stroud remains in the league's concussion protocol, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Stroud was concussed 22 days ago against the Broncos, so he's been dealing with symptoms for three-plus weeks, an unusually lengthy amount of time, though concussions aren't the same for every player. Ryans said Stroud will start once he clears the five-stage protocol, but it appears as if Davis Mills could get yet another start under center for Houston next Sunday in a very important game on the road against the Colts. Mills is 3-0 in three starts since stepping in for Stroud and has averaged 206.3 passing yards per game with five touchdowns and one interception in that span.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Ruled out for Thursday night
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Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans ruled Stroud (concussion) out for Thursday's game against the Bills, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Stroud's headaches and sensitivity to light have subsided since he exited the Texans' Nov. 2 loss to the Broncos due to a concussion, but he remains in the five-step protocol and won't be cleared prior to Thursday. As a result, Davis Mills will draw a third consecutive start. Stroud is slated to practice in some fashion Tuesday, and if all goes well he would be on a path to getting cleared ahead of the Texans' Week 13 game at Indianapolis
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Likely to remain out Week 12
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Stroud (concussion) is expected to practice Tuesday, but the quarterback appears unlikely to be available for Thursday's game against the Bills, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle anticipates that the Texans will list Stroud as a limited participant Tuesday in what would mark his first practice activity of any kind since sustaining a concussion in the team's Nov. 2 loss to the Broncos. Though Stroud still has a chance to clear the five-step protocol before Thursday, the short week definitely works against him. Davis Mills appears headed for a third consecutive start, but Stroud is tracking toward a return in Week 13 versus the Colts.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Listed DNP on Monday
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Stroud (concussion) didn't participate in Monday's walkthrough.
Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reported earlier Monday that Stroud remained in the concussion protocol, and his lack of activity to begin Week 12 prep indicates that he hasn't made any tangible progress in his recovery. Stroud is trending toward a third straight absence Thursday against the Bills, leaving Davis Mills under center again.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Remains in concussion protocol
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Stroud is still in the NFL's five-step concussion protocol Monda, and his availability for Thursday's home game against the Bills remains uncertain, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Stroud has missed two straight games and now faces a short week of preparation before Houston's appearance on Thursday Night Football, and he has yet to resume practicing. As such, if Stroud remains a non-participant Monday, it will forecast Davis Mills drawing another start. Even if Stroud gets back on the practice field Monday, there are no guarantees he'll be available Thursday, as before returning to game action the 2023 first-round pick will need to gain full clearance from the concussion protocol, including from an independent neurologist.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Status for Week 12 uncertain
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Stroud, who has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus Tennessee due to a concussion, may not be ready to play in the Texans' Week 12 game Thursday against Buffalo, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Stroud suffered the concussion Week 9 against Denver and missed last Sunday's win over Jacksonville. He'll sit out a second straight contest this week, and the quick turnaround for Week 12 could result in him being sidelined for a third consecutive game. For as long as Stroud remains out, Davis Mills will start behind center for Houston.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Ruled out for Week 11
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The Texans announced Thursday that Stroud (concussion) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Titans, leaving Davis Mills in position to draw another start, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Stroud will miss a second consecutive game as he continues to work his way through the NFL's concussion protocol. He has yet to resume practicing, and per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston is still experiencing symptoms. Stroud's next chance to play will come Week 12 versus the Bills on Thursday Night Football, but before being eligible to retake the field he'll need to fully clear the concussion protocol, which includes undergoing evaluation by an independent neurologist.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Not practicing Thursday
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Stroud (concussion) isn't practicing Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Per Wilson, Stroud, who is in the NFL's concussion protocol, is still experiencing symptoms, a context that has Davis Mills trending toward starting at QB for the Texans in Sunday's game against the Titans. Friday's injury report will reveal whether Stroud heads into the weekend with any chance to suit up versus Tennessee or is ruled out in advance of Houston's upcoming short week ahead of next Thursday's contest against the Bills.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Not practicing Wednesday
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Stroud (concussion) isn't practicing Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Bien-Aime notes that Stroud still had concussion symptoms earlier this week after missing Sunday's win over the Jaguars. There are still a few days for Stroud to make progress through the concussion protocol, but early signs point to Davis Mills making another start this Sunday at Tennessee.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Progressing entering Week 11
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Stroud remains in the concussion protocol but was in the building Monday as Houston prepares for Week 11 against Tennessee, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Stroud, who sat out last week's win over the Jaguars, suffered a concussion in the Texans' loss to the Broncos in Week 9. This week, the club will hold practices Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday with a walk-through Friday, per Alexander. Stroud will need to practice at least twice without exhibiting any concussion symptoms to have a chance to be cleared for Sunday's game.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Won't play Sunday
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Coach DeMeco Ryans noted Wednesday that Stroud (concussion) "will be out" Sunday against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
With Stroud in the NFL's concussion protocol and not slated to be available this weekend, Davis Mills is in line to draw the start at QB for Houston on Sunday. Stroud's next chance to see game action will occur in Week 11, when the Texans play Tennessee on the road.
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Texans' C.J. Stroud: Not returning to Sunday's contest
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Stroud (concussion) won't return to Sunday's game against the Broncos.
Before sustaining a concussion and being replaced by Davis Mills, Stroud completed six of his 10 pass attempts for 79 yards and carried twice for 12 yards. Stroud will now look to clear concussion protocol ahead of next Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
