Texans Confident in Mills With Stroud Sidelined
The Houston Texans are gearing up for a challenging Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, with quarterback C.J. Stroud sidelined due to a concussion. In his absence, the Texans are placing their confidence in Davis Mills, who recently secured a $7 million contract extension.
Confidence in Davis Mills Amid C.J. Stroud’s Absence
Head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed strong faith in Mills’ ability to step in as the starter. He noted the importance of having a reliable backup quarterback, stating, “If something happens to your starter… most of the time, your season is just done.” Ryans acknowledged Mills’ impressive performance in training camp, saying, “Davis has had the best camp that I’ve seen since he’s been here.”
Stroud’s Injury Details
C.J. Stroud’s concussion marks the second of his career following a significant hit during the Texans’ loss to the Denver Broncos in Week 9. Stroud was previously drafted second overall in 2023 and has thrown for 385 yards along with two touchdowns this season.
Mills’ Experience and Past Performance
Before Stroud’s selection, Mills was the Texans’ starting quarterback. Throughout his 25 starts, he has accumulated 5,802 passing yards, 33 touchdowns, and 25 interceptions. Despite a tough record of 5-19-1 during his first two seasons, the Texans are backing him for this critical game.
Upcoming Challenges
The Texans face a difficult road ahead as they navigate the remaining games. They will encounter several strong opponents, including:
- Indianapolis Colts (7-2)
- Buffalo Bills (6-2)
- Los Angeles Chargers (6-3)
- Kansas City Chiefs (5-4)
With the Texans currently sitting at 3-5, they must turn the season around, which complicates their playoff aspirations. Defensive end Will Anderson Jr. commented on Mills’ preparation: “The guys are rallying behind him. I can’t wait to go see him ball out.”
Final Thoughts
As the Texans move forward, Mills is ready for the opportunity. He stated, “I think I’ve worked really hard to prove to those guys that I can go out there and be successful day in and day out.” Fans will be eager to see how he performs against the Jaguars on Sunday.
