Overview
- C.J. Stroud will not play against the Titans after missing all practices and remaining in the league’s concussion protocol.
- His availability for Thursday night vs. the Bills is described as uncertain by ESPN’s Adam Schefter due to the compressed timeline required to complete protocol steps.
- Davis Mills starts again for Houston, with coaches preparing a simplified approach to protect the offense while medical staff monitor Stroud.
- Stroud sustained the concussion on Nov. 2 at Denver and has a prior protocol history from 2023, heightening caution around his recovery.
- Head coach DeMeco Ryans underscores a health‑first stance and has expressed openness to added quarterback protections, including guardian caps.