Texans' QB C.J. Stroud Likely to Miss Second Consecutive Game Due to Concussion

Backup Case Keenum Expected to Start Against Browns as Texans Fight for Playoff Spot

Texans' rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud is expected to miss his second consecutive game due to remaining in the concussion protocol.
Stroud was injured in the fourth quarter of the Texans' Week 14 loss to the New York Jets.
Backup quarterback Case Keenum, who completed 23 of 36 passes for 229 yards, one score and an interception against the Titans, is expected to start again if Stroud is out against the Browns.
The Texans (8-6) sit in third place in the AFC South standings and hold the No. 8 spot in the AFC playoff picture.
The Browns (9-5) are in second place in the AFC North and hold the No. 5 spot in the AFC standings.