C.J. Stroud to Start Week 18 as Texans Vie for AFC South Title

Texans QB C.J. Stroud will start in Week 18 against the Colts, as Head Coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed no plans to rest starters. The Texans, having clinched a playoff berth, are still in contention for the AFC South title. To win the division, Houston needs the Titans to defeat the Jaguars. Stroud's availability is crucial for the team's final regular-season push, with the outcome determining their playoff seeding and potential wild-card opponent.