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Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud exited Sunday’s matchup against the Denver Broncos in the second quarter after a violent collision sent him to the turf.On a third-and-8 scramble, Stroud tried to slide to safety, but Denver cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine closed in fast, clipping him as he went down. The quarterback’s head snapped back on impact.Fan shared their reactions as Davis Mills entered the huddle in Stroud’s place."CJ stroud era coming to an end," one fan wrote.Sports Guy @ThatSports_Guy_LINK@AdamSchefter CJ stroud era coming to an end"Davis Mills better throw that DAMN BALL to Nico Collins !!" another fan wrote."That's a tough break for the Texans and Stroud. Hoping for the best news and a quick recovery for CJ. Now it's a huge task for Davis Mills to step in mid-game and keep the offense rolling!" a fan said.More fans reacted."Mills replacing stroud mid-game, that's an instant cold start for the offense. wild to see that pivot," one fan commented."Tough break for the Texans Big moment now for Davis Mills to step up and keep the offense rolling," a fan tweeted."General Mills time," another fan commented.The hit occurred near Houston’s end of the field, where Stroud picked up a modest gain before being stopped short of a first down. Trainers rushed to his aid as officials initially threw a flag for contact on a sliding quarterback, only to retract it after review.Stroud eventually got up, gave a thumbs-up to the crowd and went to the locker room for evaluation. The team later announced that he was being checked for a concussion and was uncertain to return.Stroud completed 6 of 10 passes for 79 yards and also gained 12 rushing yards on two carries.Davis Mills takes over for CJ Stroud as the Texans fight for playoffsNFL: San Francisco 49ers at Houston Texans - Source: ImagnHouston entered Week 9 at 3-4, hoping to climb back to .500 and stay in the playoff mix before Tuesday’s trade deadline. A win would have given Texans general manager Nick Caserio leverage to stay aggressive in the market.Houston has built momentum following a 26-15 victory over San Francisco in Week 8, highlighted by CJ Stroud’s first 300-yard passing performance of the season.Davis Mills returned to action after being Stroud’s backup since 2023. The veteran started 26 games early in his career and has been one of the league’s more reliable second-string quarterbacks. He has thrown for just over 400 yards, with two touchdowns and no interceptions in the past two seasons.
