As arguably the most surprising team in the NFL this season, the Houston Texans are potentially on the verge of clinching a spot in the upcoming NFL playoffs, with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud having a chance to shine in the postseason in his first year in the league.
Unfortunately for the Texans, Stroud is currently in the league’s concussion protocol, which will force him to miss a second straight game when Houston hosts the Cleveland Browns at NRG Stadium on Sunday.
Not having Stroud under center for this matchup against the Browns is a devastating blow for the Texans, as it obviously hurts their chances of coming out on top, with Case Keenum expected to get the nod once again.
Even though Keenum was able to help the team get a win over the division-rival Tennessee Titans last week, the Browns are another beast entirely, with one of the best defenses in the league this season.
Fortunately for Houston, Stroud is making progress and will likely return to the field in Week 17 to face the Titans for a second and final time this year, with head coach DeMeco Ryans giving a promising update on his rookie quarterback, according to Stacey Dales of NFL Network.
As #Texans HC DeMeco Ryans told me this morning, rookie QB CJ Stroud is “definitely making progress” working through the concussion protocol.
Ryans: “We were able to get him in meetings on Friday and get him out on the field.” Very encouraging.
— StaceyDales (@StaceyDales) December 24, 2023
The team’s success for the rest of the regular season and in the playoffs, if they make it, will depend solely on the health of Stroud, as he definitely gives this team a better chance to win when he’s healthy and on the field.
It’ll be interesting to see how the rest of the season goes for this team and whether they can finish on a high note with Stroud back on the gridiron.
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