Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is willing to improvise whenever necessary.
"(I like) to stay in the pocket and deliver throws - that's what I want to do," Stroud said. "But at the same time, I feel like I am elite at scrambling and I can do it. I've put it on film.
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I just try to make a play and have fun out there." Stroud and his teammates on Houston (2-0) might have to improvise part of their game plan when they visit the Minnesota Vikings (2-0) on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis. The Texans could be without a few injured players, including star running back Joe Mixon (ankle), who is listed as doubtful after not practicing all week.
Backup running back Dameon Pierce (hamstring) was ruled out, meaning Cam Akers would likely start if Mixon can't go. "I'm ready," Akers said. "You don't have to get ready when you stay ready.
I've been preparing for this moment, and I'm ready for it. I'm ready to take advantage." Star wide receiver Nico Collins (hip/foot) was cleared after being limited earlier in the week, but starting center Juice Scruggs (groin) is among three players listed as questionable.
Backup tight end Brevin Jordan (knee) was placed on injured reserve on Wednesday. Minnesota star wideout Justin Jefferson, who left last week's game against the San Francisco 49ers because of a quadriceps injury, was cleared after fully practicing on Friday. No.
2 receiver Jordan Addison is dealing with an ankle injury that forced him to miss the 49ers game and won't play on Su.