Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum has been confirmed as the Week 16 starter with C.J. Stroud (concussion) unable to play, according to KPRC's Aaron Wilson. Keenum drew the start over fellow backup Davis Mills last weekend, and while that decision seemed somewhat surprising, it paid off. The veteran led the Texans to an overtime victory, completing 23 passes for 229 yards, one touchdown, and one interception. This week, he'll rank as a fantasy QB3 against the Cleveland Browns' strong defense.
Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum is expected to start against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16. Starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) is still in the concussion protocol and is reportedly unlikely to play in Week 16. That puts Keenum in line to take on his former team at home in Houston. Keenum started in place of Stroud in Week 15 and completed 23 of his 36 passes for 229 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in an overtime win over the Tennessee Titans. Keenum will not be a recommended fantasy option heading into the semifinal round of the fantasy playoffs.
Case Keenum Throws For One Touchdown In Week 15 Win
Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum did just enough in the team's 19-16 overtime win against the Tennessee Titans in Week 15. Keenum filled in for the injured C.J. Stroud (concussion) on Sunday and completed 23-of-36 passes for 229 yards and one touchdown with one interception. The veteran's lone touchdown came late in the fourth quarter when he connected with wide receiver Noah Brown for a three-yard score to tie up the game. It remains to be seen if Stroud will clear concussion protocols before next week's game. If he can't, Keenum could be in line for another start against the Cleveland Browns in Week 16.
Texans Expected To Start Case Keenum Over Davis Mills
The Houston Texans are expected to start veteran quarterback Case Keenum over Davis Mills in Week 15 against the Tennessee Titans with rookie C.J. Stroud (concussion) set to miss his first game this Sunday, according to sources. Keenum, 35, has more NFL experience than Mills (78 total games and 64 starts), but Keenum also hasn't started a game since 2021 with the Cleveland Browns and hasn't been active at all in 2023. He's gone 29-35 all time as a starter in the NFL, throwing for 14,884 career yards, 78 touchdowns and 48 interceptions over 10 seasons. Keenum may have more experience than Mills, but he's going to have to shake off some rust in order to get Houston's passing game going, and he could be without top wideout Nico Collins (calf). At best, Keenum will be a desperation low-end QB2 in superflex leagues on Sunday.
Houston Texans quarterback Case Keenum (leg) didn't finish Saturday's training camp practice and also missed the majority of Sunday's practice while being seen with a sleeve on his left leg. It's unclear how serious Keenum's injury is, but the Texans did sign quarterback E.J. Perry to an undisclosed deal on Sunday to give the team more depth at the position during training camp. Rookie first-rounder C.J. Stroud is expected to enter the regular season as the starter under center over Davis Mills, even though the Texans haven't officially announced anything. If healthy, the veteran Keenum is fully expected to serve as Houston's No. 3 signal-caller this year.
Davis Mills, Case Keenum To Compete For Backup Job
Houston Texans quarterbacks Davis Mills and Case Keenum are expected to compete for the backup job this summer after the team took C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick in the first round of the NFL draft on Thursday night. There's no guarantee that the Texans will feel that Stroud is ready to start in Week 1 immediately, so there's a chance that one of Mills or Keenum begin the season the starting QB. But eventually in 2023, Stroud will be given the job, and probably sooner than later. The 35-year-old Keenum has 64 career NFL starts, but he's made just two starts in the last three years. Meanwhile, Mills played in 28 games (26 starts) for the organization the last two years, but he threw a league-high 15 interceptions in 2022.
Journeyman quarterback Case Keenum intends to sign a two-year deal with the Houston Texans. The 35-year-old played his first two seasons in the NFL with Houston and will now apparently back up or serve as a bridge QB for whichever signal-caller the Texans select in the 2023 NFL Draft. Keenum has played 10 NFL seasons, totaling 14,884 passing yards, 78 passing touchdowns and 48 interceptions. If he starts at the beginning of the season, he'll be worth rostering in superflex or two-QB leagues. If not, he won't be on the fantasy radar.
Buffalo Bills quarterback Case Keenum could be asked to make the start against the Minnesota Vikings in Week 10. As of right now, starting quarterback Josh Allen (elbow) is questionable to play and wasn't practicing on Thursday. The team considers Allen to be day-to-day, so his status for Friday's practice will go a long way to determining his status for Sunday. Otherwise, Keenum would be asked to make the start under center this weekend. The veteran signal-caller has experienced success as a starter before in the NFL. The Bills do have plenty of offensive weapons, but the Vikings secondary can hold their own. Fantasy managers should be able to find a more reliable streaming option than Keenum for this upcoming week. It's unlikely that the 34-year-old has a ton of success against this Vikings secondary.
The Buffalo Bills acquired quarterback Case Keenum from the Cleveland Browns on Saturday in exchange for a seventh-round pick, according to a source. Baker Mayfield is expected to be the next QB traded by the Browns after they acquired Deshaun Watson on Friday. Keenum, 34, will back up Josh Allen in 2022 after Mitchell Trubisky signed with the Pittsburgh Steelers in free agency. This will be the seventh different team that Keenum has played for, and he's managed to make 64 starts in nine NFL seasons. He spent the last two years with the Browns and threw for 462 yards, three touchdowns and one interception in seven games last year (two starts). Keenum will provide Allen with experience as his backup.
The Cleveland Browns are expected to trade or release backup quarterback Case Keenum this offseason, per Jeff Howe and Zac Jackson of The Athletic. The veteran signal-caller was a fine backup option in 2021, going 2-0 through two starts in Baker Mayfield's absence. He finished the season with 47 completions, 462 yards, three touchdowns, and one interception. Parting with Keenum prior to his final year under contract would create $7.1 million in cap space while carrying $1.3 million in dead money. He won't generate any interest as a potential starter, but all teams in the market for a backup quarterback should view him as a very strong option.
