With CJ Stroud returning to Houston Texans practice earlier in the week, there was at least a glimmer of hope that the third-year quarterback would be able to make his return to the field this Sunday after missing Week 10's come-from-behind win over the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a concussion.
Perhaps predictably though, that optimism was slightly misguided and totally premature, because with 72 hours until kickoff in Week 11, the Texans have already ruled Stroud out for the second consecutive game.
"Houston Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills will get his second consecutive start in Week 11, as starter CJ Stroud remains out for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans with a concussion," writes The Athletic's Jayna Bardahl.