The Houston Texans are expected to be without rookie quarterback CJ Stroud for the second straight game in Week 16 against the Cleveland Browns.
Stroud, who was placed in concussion protocol during the team's Week 14 loss to the New York Jets, did not play in the team's Week 15 game against the Tennessee Titans. Now, he reportedly is likely to miss Sunday's clash as well.
This is a brutal blow for the Texans, as they are the No. 8 seed in the AFC and need as many wins as possible to grab a playoff spot in a loaded race.