The Houston Texans have ruled out star quarterback C.J. Stroud in Week 12 versus the Buffalo Bills due to a concussion.

The Texans are forging ahead with their contingency plan at quarterback ahead of a critical "Thursday Night Football" game against the Bills.

Davis Mills' strong play generated questions from readers this week ahead of Thursday Night Football against the Bills.

C.J. Stroud will miss Week 12 as the Houston Texans face the Buffalo Bills on “Thursday Night Football,” but his return appears imminent.

Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills face the Houston Texans on Thursday night after Allen accounted for six touchdowns in last week's win over Tampa Bay.

Houston will rely on Davis Mills under center against Buffalo. The veteran led the team to a comeback victory over the Jaguars and another win in Week 11 against the Titans. He has plenty of experience for the Texans since he started a combined 26 games in 2021 and 2022.

Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud remains in concussion protocol and after missing practice on Monday his chances of playing Thursday are slim.

Stroud returns to practice, but concussion protocol sidelines him. Davis Mills steps in to lead the Texans against a tough Bills defense.