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With C.J. Stroud Out in Protocol, Texans Turn to Davis Mills vs. Jaguars

Houston turns to veteran backup Davis Mills, with DeMeco Ryans emphasizing a cautious return under the NFL concussion protocol.

Tytus Howard (71), Jalen Pitre (5) and Ed Ingram (69) — before last week’s game against Denver — will all miss the Jacksonville game with injuries.
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Overview

  • Ryans ruled Stroud out on Wednesday after his Week 9 concussion against Denver, setting up Mills’ first start since the 2022 season finale.
  • Houston is 3-5 entering Sunday’s divisional game against the 5-3 Jaguars after a Week 3 loss, raising tiebreak implications in the AFC South race.
  • This is Stroud’s first missed game since a two-game absence for a concussion in his 2023 rookie year.
  • Injuries stack up for Houston: RT Tytus Howard and S Jalen Pitre are in concussion protocol, K Ka’imi Fairbairn is not expected to play, and the team added K Matthew Wright to the practice squad.
  • Late-week reports indicate RG Ed Ingram and RT Tytus Howard will be out and Pitre missed practice again, while Mills brings 40 games (26 starts) and a 62.3% career completion rate as Ryans urges a measured approach with Stroud’s recovery.