Case Keenum and Tim Doyle duel for the third place of the Texans quarterbacks

Tuesday is the deadline for roster reductions, and as such, several Houston Texans players are looking for one last opportunity to explain their reasons for making the team.

Quarterback CJ Stroud is not one of those players. And neither is backup Davis Mills.

Experienced Case Keenum and newcomer Tim Boyle will play all quarterback duties against Los Angeles in the duel for the third quarterback spot.

#Texans Quarterbacks Case Keenum and Tim Boyle warmed up early at NRG Stadium and will play in today’s final preseason game against #Aries Pro Bowl quarterback CJ Stroud will not play. Davis Mills has already established himself as backup behind Stroud @KPRC2

— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) 24 August 2024

Keenum will start the game, as he did twice for Houston last season. He threw for 291 yards and a touchdown, helping the Texans to a crucial win over the Tennessee Titans late in the season.

Boyle played for the New York Jets last year and started twice, but lost both times. He threw for 360 yards with one touchdown and four interceptions.

Keenum has the edge in nearly every statistical category through three preseason games. He has thrown for 52 more yards and two more touchdowns while completing passes at a nearly 11% higher rate.