Houston Texans Name Starting Quarterback For Week 11 Game
Hold onto your hats because the Houston Texans’ quarterback rollercoaster is taking another wild loop. If you were hoping to see C.J. Stroud slinging the pigskin against the Tennessee Titans this Sunday, you’re going to be disappointed. Head Coach DeMeco Ryans officially put the kibosh on that dream, ruling Stroud out as he continues to navigate the murky waters of the NFL’s concussion protocol.
It’s a tough blow for a Texans team that has been riding a wave of unexpected energy, and frankly, it just plain stinks for the fans. Stroud has been nothing short of a revelation, a walking, talking human highlight reel who single-handedly made the Texans appointment television. But head injuries are no joke, and the team is rightfully playing it safe. You don’t mess around with the brain, especially when it belongs to the franchise’s golden goose.
Mills Mania: Can the Backup Bring the Magic?
Now, before you start frantically searching for paper bags to breathe into, let’s give Davis Mills his due. When Stroud went down, Mills stepped in and didn’t just keep the ship afloat; he captained it to a stunning comeback victory against the Jaguars. He threw for nearly 300 yards and was responsible for three touchdowns. It wasn’t always pretty, but it was gutsy, and it got the job done.
Can he do it again? That’s the million-dollar question. The Titans may have a record that looks like a typo, but this is a division game. Pride is on the line, and you can bet they’d love nothing more than to play spoiler to their rivals from Houston. Ryans knows it too, saying, “We know how important these division games are. So we know they’re going to bring their best, and we gotta bring our best.”
More Than Just a QB Problem For the Texans
As if losing your star quarterback wasn’t enough of a headache (pun intended), the Texans’ injury report is starting to look like a novel. Safety Jalen Pitre is also out with a concussion, and Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn is sidelined with a quad injury. That’s a starter on offense, defense, and special teams, all watching from the sidelines. It’s the NFL equivalent of trying to drive a car with one flat tire, a cracked windshield, and a faulty GPS.
The Texans, currently sitting at 4-5, are tantalizingly close to getting back to .500 and keeping their playoff hopes alive. This game against the Titans is a massive opportunity. A win keeps the momentum going and sets the stage for a potentially epic return for Stroud. A loss? Well, that would be a classic “one step forward, two steps back” moment for a team that has fought so hard to be relevant again.
It all comes down to this: can Mills channel his inner hero one more time? Can the “next men up” fill the gaping holes left by injuries? And can the Texans avoid the dreaded trap game against a team with nothing to lose? Tune in Sunday. It’s going to be a nail-biter.
