HOUSTON, Texas (KTRK) — Houston Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills will get his second consecutive start Sunday after the team ruled out starter CJ Stroud with a concussion.
Stroud is still recovering after a hard hit and slamming his head on the ground during the Texans’ loss to the Denver Broncos.
When asked by reporters on the concussion protocol, Head Coach DeMeco Ryans said that it’s a day-to-day process.
That means Mills will engineer the offense versus the Tennessee Titans, who were shut out by the Texans when the teams met earlier in the season.
The Texans enter this weekend’s contest 4-5, which means they have an opportunity to get back to .500, despite a slow start.
But as Ryans will tell you, the team isn’t worried about the standings.
“We want to win the football game. That’s the most important thing. It’s just, ‘Can we win a football game? What does that take?’ It takes guys having that will to go win, that determination, and go finish. Takes guys being locked in on their assignments, doing it to the best of their ability. Again, not blinking. Four quarters of disciplined football and finishing,” Ryans said.
Ryans also said he’s looking for Mills to help the team repeat their success found during a comeback win over the Jacksonville Jaguars last week.
“I thought he went out and did a nice job leading us to a victory last week,” Ryans said of Mills. “I’m looking for him to go out, execute the offense the proper way, get us in proper calls and just do his job to the best of his ability.”
Meanwhile, Stroud will not be the only starter who’s out.
Kicker Ka’imi Fairbairn and safety Jalen Pitre also won’t be on the field.
As always, join the “Countdown to Kickoff” team at 11 a.m. Sunday to preview the game and all things Texans.
Kickoff is at noon.
Texans 2025 regular-season schedule
Week 1: Sept. 7 at Los Angeles Rams – 3:25 p.m.
Week 2: Sept. 15 vs Tampa Bay Buccaneers (MNF) – 6 p.m.
Week 3: Sept. 21 at Jacksonville Jaguars – 12 p.m.
Week 4: Sept. 28 vs Tennessee Titans – 12 p.m.
Week 5: Oct. 5 at Baltimore Ravens – 12 p.m.
Week 6: BYE
Week 7: Oct. 20 at Seattle Seahawks (MNF) – 9 p.m.
Week 8: Oct. 26 vs San Francisco 49ers – 12 p.m.
Week 9: Nov. 2 vs Denver Broncos – 12 p.m.
Week 10: Nov. 9 vs Jacksonville Jaguars – 12 p.m.
Week 11: Nov. 16 at Tennessee Titans – 12 p.m.
Week 12: Nov. 20 vs Buffalo Bills (TNF) – 7:15 p.m.
Week 13: Nov. 30 at Indianapolis Colts – 12 p.m.
Week 14: Dec. 7 at Kansas City Chiefs (SNF) – 7:20 p.m.
Week 15: Dec.14 vs Arizona Cardinals – 12 p.m.
Week 16: Dec. 21 vs Las Vegas Raiders – 3:25 p.m.
Week 17: Dec 28 at Los Angeles Chargers – TBD
Week 18: Jan 1 – 4 vs Colts (Texans Flex Game) – TBD
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