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Texans’ QB C.J. Stroud, who missed Sunday’s win over the Tennessee Titans and remains in the concussion protocol.

Related players: Davis Mills, Case Keenum

Schefter's post went on to say Stroud is likely to miss a second-straight game this coming Sunday against the Cleveland Browns. It's a tough break for fantasy owners who have rode Stroud to the playoffs this season. While it was Mills who backed up Stroud most of the season, Keenum got the start last week and one would think he gets the call again in Week 16 if Stroud is out. It could be a tough go against the good Browns defense.

C.J. Stroud missed Sunday’s overtime win over the Titans on Sunday after being concussed in Houston’s Week 14 loss to the Jets and head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters on Monday that Stroud remains in the concussion protocol. Wednesday’s practice will be the next milestone in his path back to the lineup.

Despite Davis Mills serving as the No. 2 quarterback all season, Case Keenum got the start against Tennessee. He was 23-of-36 for 229 yards, a touchdown, and an interception in the win.

This doesn't sound like a great start to the week as the Texans hope to get their star QB back on the field. If Stroud can't go, the story said Ryans did not say whether Keenum will start against the Browns on Christmas Eve if Stroud is not cleared to return.

The Texans are going with Case Keenum as their starting quarterback for Week 15 against the Titans.

C.J. Stroud is out with a concussion. Davis Mills replaced Stroud in the fourth quarter against the Jets but it will be Keenum getting the start against the Titans. The Texans reportedly believe Keenum’s experience in big games is what the Texans need as they try to keep their playoff hopes alive. The Texans are now behind two 8-6 teams in Cincinnati and Indianapolis.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud is officially out for Week 15 against the Titans with a concussion.

Stroud did not travel with the team to Nashville. The Texans will roll with Case Keenum at quarterback against the Titans. Stroud did not practice all week and has not cleared protocol. The Texans are hurting on offense. The good news is they’re getting TE Dalton Schultz back but Nico Collins is questionable and Tank Dell is out for the season. The last two weeks were very rough for the Texans.

Texans C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Will Anderson Jr., Tavierre Thomas, Blake Cashman, and George Fant not practicing and not playing Sunday against the Titans.

Related Players: Davis Mills, Noah Brown, Robert Woods, Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson

Collins will be missing Week 15, which further puts a damper on what has been an exciting offense. Dalton Schultz should be considered a must-start tight end if he returns to action with a thinning wide receiver room.

No Nico Collins or Will Anderson at Texans practice. Three key players, including C.J. Stroud, are not at practice.

Related Players: Noah Brown, Robert Woods, Dalton Schultz, Xavier Hutchinson

Collins looks like he's trending towards missing Week 15, which further puts a damper on what has been an exciting offense. Dalton Schultz should be considered a must-start tight end if he returns to action with a thinning wide receiver room.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in NFL concussion protocol and not practicing.

Related Players: Davis Mills

This increases the chances that Davis Mills will be starting for the Texans in Week 15, which limits the ceiling of all of the team's healthy position players. Mills himself should be kept out of fantasy lineups.

Texans tight end Dalton Schultz is trending toward returning Sunday after missing the past two games with a strained hamstring.

Related Players: Brevin Jordan

There were whispers that Schultz could lead the Texans in receiving this year, before we realized that C.J. Stroud would turn his receiving room into superstars. Now, with so many injuries in the WR room, it doesn't seem as farfetched for the veteran tight end to lead the way through the rest of the year. If he's cleared before Sunday, he should be considered a locked-in TE1.

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.