Texans QB Graham Mertz Likely Out for Season with Knee Injury

Graham Mertz, the quarterback for the Texans, sustained a knee injury during Thursday night's game, which is expected to end his season.

Following the game, head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed concerns about an ACL injury, and reports indicate that Mertz may have torn the ligament. Further tests are planned to confirm this diagnosis.

Before his exit, Mertz completed 4 of 7 passes for 23 yards. Davis Mills, who started the game, returned to play after Mertz's injury. Mertz, drafted in the sixth round in 2025, had been serving as the third quarterback behind C.J. Stroud and Mills, and the Texans may seek to add another quarterback if the ACL tear is verified.