Overview
- Stroud left early in the second quarter after a scramble and late slide when contact from Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine preceded his head striking the turf.
- Officials initially flagged unnecessary roughness on the play, but replay overturned the penalty after determining there was no direct contact to Stroud’s head or neck.
- Stroud walked off under his own power and gave a thumbs-up before heading to the medical tent and locker room, where he was ruled out and entered the league protocol.
- Davis Mills took over at quarterback as Houston’s offense stalled in the second half of an 18-15 defeat that dropped the Texans to 3-5.
- Initial personal updates were encouraging, including a post from Stroud’s mother saying he is OK, but his Week 10 availability against Jacksonville remains uncertain pending independent clearance.