Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) ‘a little bit better’

Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud remained in the concussion protocol Wednesday and did not practice.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud is "getting a little bit better."

"We'll see how the week continues to go, but he's still in the concussion protocol," Ryans said.

Davis Mills and Case Keenum are the starter options if Stroud isn't available against the Titans. Mills, 25, was 1 of 5 for 4 yards after replacing Stroud against the Jets and has a 5-19-1 career record as a starter. Keenum, 35, is 29-35 as an NFL starter.

"Davis has done a really good job of everything we've asked him to do. He's done a good job of leading," Ryans said.

Stroud was the recipient of a blow from New York Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams after throwing a pass in the fourth quarter of last week's game. His head snapped as he hit the ground.

Stroud, 22, ranks second in the NFL with 3,631 yards despite throwing for a season-low 91 against the Jets. He has 20 scoring passes and been intercepted five times.

The Texans (7-6) play at the Tennessee Titans (5-8) on Sunday.

—Field Level Media