WATCH: Video of CJ Stroud brutally hitting head on ground goes viral as Texans QB exits Week 9 game vs. Broncos

Houston Texans star quarterback CJ Stroud starred in a viral moment during Sunday's matchup against the Denver Broncos. The third-year quarterback tried to lead his team to its fourth win of the season against a difficult opponent eager to dominate at NRG Stadium.

At 13:56 in the second quarter, Stroud received the ball and scrambled up the middle to gain 6 yards. The play appeared to have a normal ending, but Stroud's head hit the ground when he slid and safety Kris Abrams-Draine hit him. The referees threw the flag while the quarterback stayed on the ground.

CJ Stroud left the field, replaced by David Mills, when the Texans were 3-0 up against the Broncos. He went 6 of 10 for 79 yards while carrying the ball twice for a 12-yard gain before the big hit.

Texans players took issue with Abrams-Draine's actions and tried to surround him after seeing their teammate down.

Edited by Orlando Silva