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Handles bulk role Week 18 Mills completed 12 of 22 passes for 128 yards and rushed three times for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18.

Impact After starting quarterback C.J. Stroud engineered the opening possession, which resulted in a touchdown, the reins were handed to Mills for the rest of the game. He made appearances in three blowouts during the season before guiding the Texans through most of the regular-season finale. Mills completed 20 of 36 passes for 212 yards over his four games played in 2024. Stroud wasn't as consistent in 2024 as during his rookie 2023 season, but it never go to the point where a quarterback change became necessary. The Texans are happy to keep Mills, who has two years of experience under the current coaching regime, as the backup heading into next season.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Handles bulk role Week 18 Mills completed 12 of 22 passes for 128 yards and rushed three times for 11 yards in Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans in Week 18.

JANUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Mops up in loss Mills completed his lone attempt for five yards in Wednesday's 31-2 loss to the Ravens in Week 17.

Impact Starting quarterback C.J. Stroud struggled without two of the team's top receivers, Tank Dell (knee) and Stefon Diggs (knee). Add in a struggling ground game -- Joe Mixon was held to under 30 yards for the third time in the last five games -- and the Texans were clearly the inferior team Christmas Day. Mills entered for the final series to essentially run out the clock. Houston already clinched a spot in the postseason, so there is a possibility Mills leads the team in the final game of the regular season, but head coach DeMeco Ryans struck a different tone following the loss. "I think you come back fired up and showing that's not who we are," Ryans told Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. "At the end of the day that's not who we are." The Texans finish up the regular season January 5 at Tennessee, which embarrassed Houston at home in Week 12.

DECEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer under the weather Mills (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Impact Mills was a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to an illness. It appears he's past the issue and is on track to serve as Houston's backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud against the Chiefs on Saturday.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

No longer under the weather Mills (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Mills (illness) was estimated as a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough.

Impact Mills appears to be under the weather, which prevented him from participating in Tuesday's walkthrough. He'll have two more chances this week to return to practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Mills has appeared in three regular-season games while serving as the Texans' backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness Mills (illness) was estimated as a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough.

DECEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in blowout loss Mills completed seven of 12 passes for 79 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

Impact Mills replaced C.J. Stroud late in the fourth quarter of the blowout loss. It was his first action of the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays in blowout loss Mills completed seven of 12 passes for 79 yards in Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings in Week 3.

Impact Mills replaced C.J. Stroud late in the fourth quarter of the blowout loss. It was his first action of the season.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Reports: Texans to sign QB Davis Mills through 2025 Backup quarterback Davis Mills and the Houston Texans are in agreement on a one-year contract extension that will cover the 2025 season, per...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston Texans, backup quarterback Davis Mills agree to $5M extension Veteran backup quarterback Davis Mills and the Houston Texans agreed to a one-year, $5 million contract extension, a league source told UPI...

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Gets one-year extension Mills and the Texans agreed Wednesday on a one-year, $5 million extension, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact Mills is entering the final season of his four-year rookie contract, so the extension will keep him in the fold through the 2025 campaign. Rapoport adds that the contract contains incentives based on playing time, but the Texans are hopeful that Mills won't be needed for much more than spot duty if franchise quarterback C.J. Stroud can maintain health. Over 34 career regular-season contests, Mills went 5-19-1 as a starter and has completed 573 of 912 attempts (62.8 percent) for 5,955 yards, 35 touchdowns and 25 interceptions while adding 161 yards and two scores on 52 carries. He was used sparingly behind Stroud in 2023 but showed improved efficiency this preseason, completing 18 of 26 passes for 191 yards, one touchdown and no interceptions.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Houston's Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans' 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Tim Boyle threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles Rams in the preseason finale for both teams

AUGUST 24, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to practice Mills (ribs) returned to practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 Houston reports.

Impact Mills missed last Saturday's preseason game against the Giants with bruised ribs sustained during a preseason tilt the previous week against the Steelers. He looked sharp, per Wilson, delivering touchdown passes to John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson. It's unclear if Mills will suit up for Saturday's preseason finale against the Rams. One thing that's certain is a healthy Mills will enter the regular season as the backup to C.J. Stroud.

AUGUST 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Bothered by ribs Mills is dealing with an injury to his ribs and may not play in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk 790 reports.

Impact Mills reportedly missed practice Thursday and was limited throughout the week. An absence Saturday would free up more snaps for Case Keenum and Tim Boyle once C.J. Stroud is removed from the game.

AUGUST 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Logs most QB snaps Mills completed 8-of-13 attempts for 89 yards and was sacked twice in Friday's 20-12 preseason win over Pittsburgh.

Impact Mills, who entered after starter C.J. Stroud played the first two series, was in the game for the most snaps of the four quarterbacks that saw action. He's locked in as the backup quarterback, although that was the case in 2023 but the Texans used Case Keenum to start games late in the season when Stroud was unavailable.

AUGUST 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp in preseason debut Mills started the Texans' 21-17 preseason loss to the Bears on Thursday and completed 10 of 13 passes for 102 yards and a touchdown while also netting no gain on two carries.

Impact Mills, who's entering the final year of his rookie contract and is battling veteran Case Keenum for the No. 2 job this summer, made a strong opening case for his candidacy Thursday. The 2021 third-round pick completed a six-yard pass to Xavier Hutchinson on the first play from scrimmage and went on to cap off the game-opening 13-play, 74-yard march with a nine-yard touchdown toss to tight end Teagan Quitoriano. Mills completed two drives overall before giving way to Keenum, who was productive in his own right. The job battle is likely to last through the remainder of the preseason schedule, with both players offering the benefit of plenty of experience and solid mobility.

AUGUST 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Brett Rypien throws 3 TD passes, leads the Bears to a 21-17 storm-shortened victory over the Texans

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AUGUST 2, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First TD of preseason! Mills dimes up Quitoriano for opening-drive score

AUGUST 2, 2024 • YOUTUBE

🚨Mills victory formation🚨

JANUARY 14, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Nico Collins' seventh TD catch of '23 comes via Davis Mills' delivery Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins' seventh touchdown catch of '23 comes via quarterback Davis Mills' delivery.

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • NFL.COM

Davis Mills Still Searching for New Opportunity: 'I Want to Compete' With Case Keenum slated to start for the second consecutive game, Davis Mills is still waiting for his new opportunity as the Houston Texans...

DECEMBER 22, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Davis Mills Odds and Prop Bets vs. Titans – NFL Week 15 2023

Explore the latest NFL player prop bets featuring Davis Mills when the Texans clash with the Titans during week 15.

DECEMBER 16, 2023 • DATA SKRIVE

Davis Mills Odds and Prop Bets vs. Titans – NFL Week 15 2023

Enters for one snap Mills went 1-for-1 for two yards in Sunday's 21-16 win over the Cardinals in Week 11.

Impact Mills was needed for one play after starting quarterback C.J. Stroud was drilled by safety Jalen Thompson. Stroud tried to wave off trainers, who took him to the sideline for evaluation. He returned one play later and completed at 18-yard pass to Tank Dell.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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Houston's Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans' 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Brett Rypien throws 3 TD passes, leads the Bears to a 21-17 storm-shortened victory over the Texans

Davis Mills Odds and Prop Bets vs. Titans – NFL Week 15 2023