The Houston Texans will be without their starting quarterback C.J. Stroud for the second straight week. The rookie sensation is still in concussion protocol and is expected to miss Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to Texans’ head coach, DeMeco Ryans.
Stroud suffered a concussion in a Week 14 loss to the New York Jets. He hasn’t practiced since, and his recovery appears to be taking longer than expected
“Each concussion is different,” Ryans told reporters on Wednesday. “It takes a different amount of time for each person to heal. He’s just going through the protocol just like everyone else has. The most important thing is making sure C.J. is healthy.”
Stroud has played exceptionally in his rookie year and looked like a home-run selection for the Texans. The Ohio State product has thrown for 3,631 yards and 20 touchdowns so far in 2023 while being the main reason why the team is in the midst of a playoff race.
With Stroud out, the Texans will once again start veteran Case Keenum under center. Keenum had 229 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in last week’s 16-19 win over the Tennessee Titans.
The Texans are currently sitting in third place in the AFC South but have the same record at 8-6 as the second-placed Indianapolis Colts and division leaders Jacksonville Jaguars.
