C.J. Stroud injury update: Texans' QB limps off with knee injury vs. Chiefs

The divisional round is off to a nightmarish start for the Houston Texans.

After allowing a big kickoff return to start the game, the defense stood tall in holding the Chiefs to just a field goal. However, a promising Houston drive ended with C.J. Stroud limping off the field.

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The quarterback scrambled for a yard on third down but had his ankle caught underneath on the tackle. However, ESPN's Laura Rutledge reported that the issue is related to Stroud's left knee. He is one of the only Texans to avoid the injury bug this season, starting all 17 games.

If Houston wants to pull off the upset, it rests on the right arm of Stroud.

Here is the latest on the Texans' quarterback.

C.J. Stroud injury update

Stroud returned on the Texans' second drive.

The quarterback limped off the field after the Texans' opening drive with a knee injury. It initially appeared to be an ankle issue after his leg was briefly trapped on the scramble, but ESPN reported on the broadcast that the medical staff was checking out his left knee on the sidelines.

Who is the Texans' backup QB?

Davis Mills is the Texans' backup quarterback.

Mills has appeared in 38 games over his four-year career. The third-round pick in the 2021 NFL draft has 35 touchdowns and 25 interceptions, completing 62.6% of passes.

This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: C.J. Stroud injury update: Texans' QB returns to game vs. Chiefs