Texans Rule C.J. Stroud Out for Thursday Night vs. Bills as Davis Mills Starts Again
A short week under the concussion protocol leaves clearance out of reach, with Week 13 in play if he completes the remaining steps.
Overview
- Head coach DeMeco Ryans officially ruled out C.J. Stroud for Thursday Night Football against Buffalo and also ruled out safety Jalen Pitre, citing the limited turnaround.
- Stroud will miss a third straight game with a concussion and remains in the protocol after returning to limited practice this week.
- Davis Mills will start for a third consecutive game after guiding two wins, posting 726 passing yards with three touchdowns and one interception across three appearances.
- Houston enters Week 12 at 5-5 as the AFC’s No. 8 seed, with kickoff vs. the Bills set for 7:20 p.m. on Prime Video.
- ESPN reports Stroud could be available at Indianapolis in Week 13 if he practices symptom-free on consecutive days and receives independent neurological clearance.