Broncos-Texans takeaways: C.J. Stroud suffers concussion; Denver’s late-game heroics continue

It is becoming a familiar script. Denver QB Bo Nix struggled early, but found his rhythm in the fourth quarter for an 18-15 win.

C.J. Stroud Leaves Texans-Broncos After Taking Huge Hit While Trying to Slide

Like the rest of his team Stroud struggled to start the year but has turned it around. The 24-year-old signal-caller has thrown for 1,623 yards so far with 11 touchdowns to only five interceptions. The Texans’ offense remains very much a work in progress, yet Stroud’s play of late has helped the unit make serious progress.

DeMeco Ryans unhappy replay overturned a flag on hit that concussed C.J. Stroud

Stroud was diagnosed with a concussion after a slide when a hit by Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine slammed the quarterback’s head into the ground. Officials threw a flag for unnecessary roughness. Replay reversed the on-field decision, deciding that the slide was late and that Abrams-Draine didn’t make contact with Stroud’s head.
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Stroud pinpoints Schultz for 47-yard gain and red-zone access

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud rips pass to tight end Dalton Schultz for a 47-yard catch and run into the red zone.
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