HOUSTON — The Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans should have their rookie quarterbacks in the lineup when the AFC South Division rivals meet Sunday after both players missed time with injuries.
Houston’s C.J. Stroud, the second overall pick in the NFL draft, said Thursday that he will start after sitting out the past two games recovering from a concussion sustained on Dec. 10. Tennessee’s Will Levis, taken in the second round, is expected to be back after missing last Sunday’s game with an ankle injury.
Stroud said he’s feeling good and that his time off allowed his shoulder to get some rest and for him to recover from other minor injuries.
“Hopefully when I come back, I can do what I’ve been doing — that’s the plan, and I hope that comes true and I’m excited for these next couple of games and this opportunity,” he said.
It’s a big game for the Texans (8-7), who remain in contention for both the division title and a wild-card playoff spot, but a loss Sunday would drop their chances of reaching the postseason for the first time since 2019 to just 13%.