Overview
- Head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday that C.J. Stroud will not play against Buffalo and that he remains in the NFL concussion protocol after returning to limited practice.
- Davis Mills will start for the third consecutive game, having guided Houston to wins over the Jaguars and Titans to pull the Texans to 5-5.
- Ryans cited the condensed Thursday turnaround as the key factor preventing Stroud and safety Jalen Pitre from being available despite their progress.
- ESPN reported Stroud is expected to be available for Week 13 at the Colts if he continues to progress and receives independent neurological clearance.
- Stroud sustained the concussion in Week 9 against Denver when the back of his head hit the turf, marking his second documented NFL concussion.