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.

For the season, Stroud has a 63.1 " Total QBR " rating from ESPN, which ranks 13th out of 32 starting QBs entering Week 9. His passer rating of 91.1 ranks 15th, which is higher than that of notable players like Broncos' Bo Nix, Mahomes, the Philadelphia Eagles ' Jalen Hurts, and the Chicago Bears ' Caleb Williams.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud discusses a tough upcoming matchup against Denver, how the team can build off a win over the 49ers, his willingness to run the football and more in the latest episode of “On Football with the AP’s Rob Maaddi” that also features a four-pack of Pro Picks and commentary on the NFL trade deadline.

The Houston Texans currently sit at 3-4 and are in third place in the AFC South. While that doesn’t exactly scream juggernaut, there are signs that this team could be a sleeping giant.

The Texans are back in action, but there could be a familiar hurdle to clear. The post Texans QB C.J. Stroud Gets Bad News Before ‘Monday Night Football’ appeared first on Heavy Sports.

Down in Dove Valley, newly minted Broncos left guard Alex Palczewski’s locker sits directly across from Garett Bolles. And for a 26-year-old who profiles as a tackle and says his last time playing on the left side of the O-line was the “Obama administration,” there may not be a better mentor in the NFL than the 33-year-old Bolles.

Quarterback Bo Nix meets the media ahead of Week 9 to discuss facing the Texans' defense, the addition of tight end Marcedes Lewis and more.

C.J. Stroud delivered in a big way for the Houston Texans against the San Francisco 49ers and spoke candidly afterward.

This article was originally published on www.si.com/nfl/texans as Texans Receive Big Update on 49ers QB Brock Purdy Status. It looks like the Houston Texans will be up against the San Francisco 49ers without their starting quarterback.