DeMeco Ryans unhappy replay overturned a flag on hit that concussed C.J. Stroud

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud suffered a concussion during a game against the Denver Broncos after a hit by Broncos cornerback Kris Abrams-Draine. The incident occurred when Stroud's head hit the ground following a slide. Initially, officials flagged Abrams-Draine for unnecessary roughness, but a replay review reversed the call, ruling that Stroud's slide was late and that Abrams-Draine did not contact Stroud's head. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed confusion and disagreement with the decision, citing similar situations where penalties were enforced. Stroud left the game with 13:49 remaining in the second quarter, having completed 6 of 10 passes for 79 yards. This marks the second concussion Stroud has experienced, having missed two games due to a concussion injury in 2023.