“Still Dealing With Symptoms”: Houston Texans QB Hit With Bad News

The Houston Texans held practice sessions on Wednesday and Thursday and will wrap up the week on Friday. After that, the team travels to Nashville to face off against the Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium on Sunday afternoon for Week 11 of the regular season. With one day of practice remaining, all eyes were on whether their Pro Bowler would clear the concussion protocol.

Houston Texans’ Pro Bowl signal caller has not played since Week 9

C.J. Stroud suffered a concussion in the second quarter of Week 9 against the Denver Broncos after a hard hit that caused his head to hit the turf. He missed the remainder of the game and was unable to practice last week, causing him to sit out Week 10 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. For Stroud to play, he must complete the five phases of the concussion protocol, which includes Symptom-Limited Activity, Aerobic Exercise, Football-Specific Exercise, Club-Based Non-Contact Training Drills, and Full Football Activity/Clearance by INC.

Houston Texans’ QB hit with bad news for Week 11

C.J. Stroud sat out on Wednesday and Thursday and is not expected to practice on Friday. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, Stroud remains in concussion protocol and is still experiencing symptoms, including sensitivity to light last week and headaches this week. As a result, the Texans have already ruled him out for the second consecutive game against the Tennessee Titans.

#Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills will start against #Titans, C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol, along with Jalen Pitre @KPRC2 https://t.co/EYCpdEF2Ha

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) November 13, 2025

Who starts at QB?

Davis Mills will start for the second straight week. The former third-round pick led a miraculous 19-point fourth-quarter comeback against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Mills threw for 292 yards, two touchdowns, and one interception, plus 20 yards on three carries, including the game-winning 14-yard touchdown on the final drive. Meanwhile, Graham Mertz will serve as the backup.

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