US EditionDenver Broncos Defy Odds with 6-Game Winning Streak Despite Flaws on Offense and Special Teams
- On Sunday, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was ruled out of Week 9 after a concussion from a second-quarter hit following a six-yard scramble.
- Dropping back with 13:51 left in the first half, C.J. Stroud scrambled six yards and slid short, then Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams‑Draine lunged into his chest.
- Trainers tended to Stroud on the field while he remained on his back, then he walked off under his own power giving a thumbs up before leaving with Texans medical staff.
- Backup Davis Mills entered in relief to take over under center, having made one prior appearance this season, with Graham Mertz as the emergency third quarterback on Nov. 2.
- After a strong performance last Sunday, Stroud was 6-for-10 and led Houston into field-goal range before exiting with a concussion.
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Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud leaves game due to concussion in loss to Broncos
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was forced to leave Sunday’s 18-15 loss to the Denver Broncos after suffering a concussion early in the second quarter. The injury occurred when Stroud scrambled for six yards on a third-and-8 play and slid just short of the first-down marker. As he began his slide, Broncos defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine converged on him and delivered a hard shoulder hit to Stroud’s upper body. The back of Stroud’s head …
C.J. Stroud ruled out of Sunday's game against Denver Broncos after hard hit in second quarter
Stroud took a hit to the chest as he slid, which caused his head to hit the ground in the second quarter. He eventually moved on his own and was evaluated in the blue tent.
CJ Stroud's Concussion Stems From Late Slide
CJ Stroud left Sunday’s NFL game between the Houston Texans and Denver Broncos with a head injury. It is proof the league is finally punishing quarterbacks for late slides. The officials decided not to throw a flag. Although it would be obviously preferable if we lived in a world where injuries did not exist, that is not reality. And it is nice to see the NFL calling games with logic and reason instead of for the quarterbacks. CJ Stroud left the…
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