Overview
- Stroud remains in the NFL concussion protocol, did not practice this week and was ruled out by head coach DeMeco Ryans.
- Mills draws his first start since 2022 after relieving Stroud in the Denver loss, when Houston went 0-for-3 in the red zone and 3-for-17 on third down.
- The Friday injury report also ruled out Jalen Pitre, Tytus Howard, Ed Ingram and kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn, straining the Texans’ depth across units.
- Jacksonville’s Josh Hines-Allen said he expects Houston to simplify its offense with more runs and quick throws to playmakers such as Nico Collins.
- Stroud’s mother said he is improving “day by day,” and this is his second documented NFL concussion after missing two games as a rookie.