On Thursday, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was cleared from concussion protocol and is scheduled to start the game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 17. The team’s injury report indicates that the talented rookie of the season is also participating in training normally. Stroud suffered a concussion in Week 14 during the Texans’ loss to the New York Jets, which left him out of the subsequent two games. Now, with the release, it is expected to make its return this Sunday (31).
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According to ESPN’s Adam Schefter, before the match against the Cleveland Browns, the quarterback was already showing notable progress in the recovery process. However, at that time, it was still considered too early for his return to the playing field.
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C.J. Stroud was the second overall pick in the 2023 Draft and has impressed by breaking records throughout the season, elevating the Texans to the possibility of reaching the playoffs. In 13 games, the Ohio State alumnus has racked up 3,631 yards, 20 touchdowns and just five interceptions for a completion rate of over 62%. The likely candidate for Offensive Rookie of the Year finished the game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with an incredible 470 yards, setting the highest mark for a rookie in NFL history.
With an 8-7 record, the Houston Texans have a 34% chance of making the playoffs, but that outlook could be significantly increased if they beat the Tennessee Titans.