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C.J. Stroud’s emotional reaction to Tank Dell’s injury breaks hearts

The Houston Texans quarterback was visibly upset following Tank Dell’s potential season-ending injury on Sunday

It was a somber scene at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday afternoon as Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was carried into the ambulance for what was ruled a severe knee injury.

Fans couldn’t stomach the play. Quarterback  C.J. Stroud, meanwhile, let his emotions finally peak through.

Dell, who suffered a season-ending leg injury last December, had just caught a 30-yard touchdown pass from Stroud to put the Texans down by a point against the Kansas City Chiefs. As he hit the turf, the second-year receiver collided with teammate Jared Wayne and Chiefs cornerback Trent McDuffie on his descent.

Teammates knew immediately that Dell was hurt and needed medical assistance. The aftermath was difficult to watch, as visibly upset Texans players prayed over Dell while he was being attended to.

Stroud, in particular, looked quite distraught and began to cry. Cameras caught teammate Joe Mixon consoling the quarterback after the play as Dell was being placed in a brace to keep pressure on the knee.

On the field, Dell and Stroud are a dynamic duo. Off it, they’re close friends who consider each other “brothers.”

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said that Dell would stay overnight for further evaluation at a local hospital on what’s being ruled a “significant” knee injury. He was one of three players to leave Saturday’s 27-19 loss against Kansas City on a short week of practice.

Dell was having one of his best games of the regular season, hauling in six passes for 98 yards and a touchdown. He was on his way to a second 100-yard outing before leaving with a knee injury.

The Texans are already without wideout veteran Stefon Diggs, who tore his ACL in October and will likely be without Dell for their run to the postseason. The gut-wrenching incident is a reminder of the humanity that resides in the game’s outcome.

Stroud is human. Anyone in that moment would act accordingly.

Houston returns to NRG Stadium Stadium to take on the Ravens on Christmas Day.

Where does C.J. Stroud rank among starting QBs in Total QBR?

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud remains one of the top passers in QBR rankings entering Week 6.

Despite overall offensive limitations this season, Houston Texans second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud isn’t slowing down. A week after throwing for over 300 yards in a victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, Stroud sliced and diced the Buffalo Bills’ secondary with a 331-yard outing en route to a 23-20 win.

With that positive performance, Stroud rose from No. 11 to No. 9 in ESPN’s Total QBR rankings this week. ESPN gave Stroud a 78.4 Total QBR rating against the Bills, his best of the season.

Stroud’s traditional passer rating against Buffalo was 97.6, which actually represented one of his lower ratings of the year. It’s still a promising look, but far from the standard for the second-year target.

Unlike a traditional passer rating, the Total QBR “incorporates all of a quarterback’s contributions to winning, including how he impacts the game on passes, rushes, turnovers and penalties,” according to ESPN.

The metric also considers scenarios that a traditional passer rating overlooks and  looks at “a team’s level of success or failure on every play to provide the proper context and then allocates credit to the quarterback and his teammate to produce a clearer measure of quarterback efficiency.”

Through five games, Stroud’s thrown three interceptions and been sacked 14 times. Two turnovers came in the 34-7 loss against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 3.

Here’s a look at where Stroud stacks up against the NFL’s other starting quarterbacks entering Week 6.

NFL QBs ranked by Total QBR entering Week 6

  1. Josh Allen: 77.6
  2. Joe Burrow: 73.6
  3. Jayden Daniels: 73.2
  4. Andy Dalton: 67.1
  5. Lamar Jackson: 67.1
  6. Kyler Murray: 66.4
  7. Brock Purdy: 66.0
  8. C.J. Stroud: 64.4
  9. Baker Mayfield: 64.0
  10. Derek Carr: 63.6
  11. Geno Smith: 63.5
  12. Daniel Jones: 61.3
  13. Jalen Hurts: 59.3
  14. Sam Darnold: 58.7
  15. Dak Prescott: 56.8
  16. Patrick Mahomes: 55.8
  17. Kirk Cousins: 55.2
  18. Matthew Stafford: 53.8
  19. Trevor Lawrence: 53.2
  20. Anthony Richardson: 49.3
  21. Aaron Rodgers: 49.1
  22. Justin Fields: 48.0
  23. Jordan Love: 46.1
  24. Jared Goff: 44.8
  25. Bo Nix: 43.1
  26. Justin Herbert: 41.8
  27. Gardner Minshew: 41.1
  28. Jacoby Brissett: 38.9
  29. Caleb Williams: 36.3
  30. Will Levis: 27.3
  31. Tyler Huntley: 23.5
  32. Deshaun Watson: 21.0

Nix and the Broncos will host the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 6.

Texans vs. Titans final injury report: QB C.J. Stroud doubtful

The Houston Texans dropped their last Week 15 injury report, and QB C.J. Stroud is doubtful with a concussion.

The Houston Texans released their final injury report Friday as they prepare to engage the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium.

The only change from Thursday’s injury report is that DT Maliek Collins (chest) went from being limited to a full participant.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol. Stroud is doubtful for Sunday.

DE Will Anderson (ankle) and LB Blake Cashman (hamstring) did not participate and were ruled out. CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring) also did not participate and was ruled out.

WR Nico Collins (calf) and OT George Fant (hip) were also non-participants but were labeled questionable.

Also joining the questionable designation were WR Noah Brown (knee), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, who were also limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad), LT Laremy Tunsil (knee), and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans vs. Titans Thursday injury report: LT Laremy Tunsil full participant

LT Laremy Tunsil was the only change for the Houston Texans on the second injury report for Week 15.

The Houston Texans released their second injury report Thursday as they gear up to face the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for Week 15 at Nissan Stadium.

The only change from Wednesday’s injury report is that LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) was upgraded to a full participant.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol.

DE Will Anderson (ankle), LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), WR Nico Collins (calf), OT George Fant (hip), and CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring) were also non-participants.

WR Noah Brown (knee), DT Maliek Collins (chest), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, WR Robert Woods (rest) were limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad) and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For Tennessee, DL Denico Autry was a limited with a knee injury. QB Will Levis was a full participant with an ankle injury.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans vs. Titans Wednesday injury report: QB C.J. Stroud did not practice

The Houston Texans released their first injury report for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans, and QB C.J. Stroud did not practice.

The Houston Texans released their first injury report for Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans.

Rookie QB C.J. Stroud was a non-participant as he is in concussion protocol.

DE Will Anderson (ankle), LB Blake Cashman (hamstring), WR Nico Collins (calf), OT George Fant (hip), CB Tavierre Thomas (hamstring), and LT Laremy Tunsil (knee) were also non-participants.

WR Noah Brown (knee), DT Maliek Collins (chest), RG Shaq Mason (calf), LB Henry To’oTo’o, WR Robert Woods (rest) were limited.

K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad) and TE Dalton Schultz (hamstring) were full participants.

For Tennessee, DL Denico Autry was out with a knee injury. QB Will Levis was limited with an ankle injury.

For more information on the Titans’ injury report, check out the Titans Wire.

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Texans fans react to QB Davis Mills leading first team offense

Houston Texans fans weren’t too pleased to hear Davis Mills was leading the first team offense on Wednesday.

The Houston Texans had a great thing going with rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, and then a concussion hit when the No. 2 overall pick took a sack against the New York Jets in Week 14.

Stroud went from the MetLife Stadium surface to concussion protocol. Third-year Davis Mills, an emblem of the franchise’s on-field struggles the past two seasons, finished out the game. The former 2021 third-rounder may also start at the Tennessee Titans Sunday at 12:00 p.m. Central Time if Stroud isn’t able to clear protocol.

Midweek indications are Stroud won’t. Mills was spotted taking the first team snaps.

Here are some of the best social media reactions to come from Texans fans, who are no doubt heartbroken at the possibility of not having Stroud under center in Week 15.

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