C.J. Stroud
QB - Houston Texans
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C.J. Stroud completed 22-of-35 passes for 276 yards and an interception in the Texans 20-16 win over the Colts.
Fantasy Impact
Stroud turned the ball over once and did not throw a touchdown, but he did lead the Texans on some drives that resulted in rushing touchdowns. He is a QB2 play next week against the Chiefs.
Head coach DeMeco Ryans officially gave the green light on Friday, confirming that C.J. Stroud has successfully navigated the league's concussion protocol and will be under center this Sunday in Indianapolis. The quarterback paved the way for his return by logging consecutive full practice sessions to begin the week before receiving final clearance from an independent neurologist.
Fantasy Impact
Stroud's comeback ends a three-game absence stemming from a Week 9 head injury against Denver, relegating Davis Mills back to a backup role. He steps into a favorable spot for his return, facing a Colts defense that has allowed 2,905 passing yards this season, the seventh-highest mark in the NFL.
C.J. Stroud is expected to practice on Wednesday.
Fantasy Impact
Stroud remains in concussion protocol. He'll have till Saturday to clear the protocols in time for Week 13 against the Colts.
C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol coming out of Week 12, though he is expected to be named the starter when he progresses.
Fantasy Impact
Stroud has missed the last three games due to a concussion, putting Davis Mills in the starting position under center. Mills is 3-0 in these starts, but head coach DeMeco Ryans is maintaining that Stroud is the starter going forward. Mills has averaged nearly 240 passing yards per game with a 5-1 TD-INT ratio, with the offense showing signs of improvement, a positive progression after the slow start to the year.
The expectation is reportedly that C.J. Stroud will return in Week 13 against the Colts.
Fantasy Impact
Stroud was expected to practice on Thursday if the Texans didn't have a game. Davis Mills and their defense helped the Texans to another win on Thursday against the Bills in his place.
