Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud. Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Texans get devastating news on C.J. Stroud's status ahead of Titans game

Originally posted on Gridiron Heroics | By Jordan Sigler | Last updated 12/16/23

The Houston Texans got crushing news before their matchup with the Tennessee Titans. The Texans go into Week 15 on the bubble, holding on to the AFC’s eighth seed with a 7-6 record.

A win against the 5-8 Titans would greatly help get the Texans into the playoffs in DeMeco Ryan’s first season as the head coach. However, the task of beating a Titans team fresh off their upset over the Miami Dolphins on "Monday Night Football" just became a lot harder.

According to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport, Stroud will not play against the Titans as the rookie quarterback is still in the concussion protocol.

Injury news from today:
— #Commanders RB Brian Robinson (hamstring) is out Sunday vs. the #Rams.
— The #Panthers placed TE Hayden Hurst on injured reserve Friday, ending his season.
— #Texans QB CJ Stroud is not practicing and won't play Sunday.
— #Bucs WR Chris Godwin (knee)…

— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) December 15, 2023