As the star QB navigates concussion protocol, coaches reveal what makes Stroud special—beyond the stats—and why his elite ball placement skills have the Texans' offense operating at a different level.

Since Stroud has been forced out, the Texans have rattled off a 3-0 record while their backup quarterback, Davis Mills, has been commanding the offense as the starter; rising to 6-5 on the season after Week 12's win vs. the Buffalo Bills, and now head into a critical division game against the Colts this weekend.

The Houston Texans got promising news on Wednesday as quarterback C.J. Stroud was a full participant at practice after missing the last three games because of a concussion. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud remains in concussion protocol and will start Sunday's game at AFC Central-leading Indianapolis (8-3) if he clears.

C.J. Stroud has missed the Houston Texans' last three games due to a concussion, leading head coach DeMeco Ryans to discuss the QB situation.

Will C.J. Stroud play for Texans against the Bills on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 12? Here's the latest injury update on the Texans QB:

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has missed three games due to a concussion but may be nearing a return.  The Texans listed Stroud as a full participant during Wednesday's practice.

C.J. Stroud and one of his Houston Texans teammates drew plenty of eyes in practice ahead of Week 13 against the Indianapolis Colts.

A viral video from the Houston Texans' locker room following their win over the Buffalo Bills last night has people wondering about injured QB CJ Stroud and his attitude. A video shared on social media by a user named Gavin McHugh showed a screenshot of a video of the Texans' locker room postgame