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Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud left Sunday’s game against the Denver Broncos after taking a big hit from a defender.
Stroud took the snap and ran up the middle in the second quarter as he tried to avoid the rush. As he went down to slide, Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine leaned in with his shoulder and hit Stroud high. The quarterback’s head hit the field and he was motionless on his back for a brief moment.
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Houston Texans’ CJ Stroud runs the ball during the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
Texans players immediately asked the medical staff to come out and check on Stroud.
Stroud was down for a few minutes before being helped off the field. He gave the crowd a thumbs up as he walked to the sidelines. He slowly walked back to the dressing room.
Davis Mills entered the game for the Texans.
Houston Texans medical staff check on Houston Texans’ CJ Stroud, who was on the ground after Stroud was hit while running the ball in the first half of an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
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Stroud was 6-of-10 for 79 yards in the game before the frame. He had 12 rushing yards on two carries. The team said he was being evaluated for a concussion.
Houston came into the game with a 3-4 record and was fighting to stay in playoff contention. The team has dealt with injuries all season, which has led to a drop in production from the former Ohio State standout.
Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud warms up before an NFL football game against the Denver Broncos, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
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Stroud had 1,623 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and five interceptions in seven games this year.
