Report: C.J. Stroud is finally trending in the right direction

Houston Texans rookie star C.J. Stroud finally got some good news Sunday morning. The future offensive rookie of the year is finally trending in the right direction after suffering a concussion against the New York Jets, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter. Stroud's concussion came on a late hit against the Jets when the referees […]

Ian Kayanja

Dec 24, 2023 10:54 AM EST

Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) on the field after an apparent injury during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports — Feature image via Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

Houston Texans rookie star C.J. Stroud finally got some good news Sunday morning.

The future offensive rookie of the year is finally trending in the right direction after suffering a concussion against the New York Jets, according to NFL insider Adam Schefter.

Despite missing his second straight game due to a concussion, Texans’ QB C.J. Stroud has begun to make some progress and there is optimism he could be ready to play next week vs. the Titans, per league source.
— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) December 24, 2023

Stroud's concussion came on a late hit against the Jets when the referees missed a late hit on the quarterback. His head slammed against the turf, and he has been in concussion protocol since.

What makes the hit worse is that it came with six minutes left in the game that was already decided.

Here is another look at the play that took Stroud out in recent weeks:

C.J. Stroud is in the medical tent after his head hit the ground after taking a big hit. Prayers up ?
pic.twitter.com/35gl9B2RKc
— NFL Retweet (@NFLRT) December 10, 2023

The good news for Stroud is that he "could be ready" to play in Week 17 against the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans don't have much to play for. They are already eliminated from the playoff but could play spoiler for the Texans, who are still in the hunt.

For Week 16, the Texans have to take on the Cleveland Browns without the starting quarterback.

Cleveland's defense presents an interesting challenge. However, it has been proven that teams can run on the Browns. That will be the most likely plan of attack for Houston, who needs a win to stay in the AFC hunt.

If Houston can stay alive for one more week, Stroud may just walk through the door and save the season.

Dec 10, 2023; East Rutherford, New Jersey, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) walks off the field after an apparent injury during the second half against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-USA TODAY Sports

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