At the top of the second quarter, Stroud would go down with a concussion following a scramble, taken down by Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine, which would sideline Houston's star quarterback for the remainder of the contest, elevate Davis Mills for the rest of the day, and wound up coming up short 15-18.

The Houston Texans have an update on C.J. Stroud following a day after falling short in an 18-15 loss against the Denver Broncos.

The Texans look for their second consecutive win as they host the Broncos in a game that's pivotal to their playoff hopes

It's also worth noting that the Broncos’ All-Pro linebacker Dre Greenlaw will return to the fold after missing one game through suspension, so it will be no mean feat for Stroud and Co. to gain positive traction irrespective of Surtain being sidelined.

The Denver Broncos captains for the game were Bo Nix, Talanoa Hufanga, and Alex Singleton. They would win the opening coin toss and defer possession to the second half to bring C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans offense out to start the game.

Highlights from the Week 9 matchup between the Denver Broncos and the Houston Texans during the 2025 NFL season.