The Facts: Despite being ruled out for his second straight game due to a concussion, Stroud has begun to make some progress, and there is optimism he could be ready to play next week at home against the Tennessee Titans, a league source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.

Diehards Line: Stroud suffered a concussion in the team's 30-6 Week 14 loss to the New York Jets and remained in the protocol after missing Week 15 against the Titans. When asked earlier this week whether Stroud's injury could end his season, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said, "No." Case Keenum started in place of Stroud during the Texans' 19-16 overtime win last week against the Titans and will again today against the Browns.