When 2023 Offensive Rookie of the Year and Texans starting quarterback C.J. Stroud went down with a concussion, forcing backup Davis Mills into action during Houston‘s Week 9 loss to Denver, Houston’s season officially entered uncertain territory. And when Stroud was ruled out for a key Week 10 divisional tilt against the Jaguars, the Texans, then sporting a 3-5 record, seemed to have slim playoff hopes.
But all Mills has done is throw for 719 passing yards, five touchdowns and one interception in three starts, leading Houston to three straight victories, including a massive 23–19 win over the Bills on Thursday night. The Texans are now very much alive in the playoff race.
