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

The Texans quarterback remains in concussion protocol after his Week 9 injury, with backup Davis Mills expected to lead Houston against Buffalo.

For as much as elite edge rushing partners Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. continued to amass sacks on Sunday against Titans rookie Cam Ward, diligent rush lane integrity will be the key priority against Buffalo.

All the ways you can watch, stream, and tune-in to Week 12 between the Texans and the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on November 20.

In four of Houston's five losses, Texans had a chance to win on final possession but came up short. After two rallies, confidence is back.

Find single game tickets to the Buffalo Bills vs. Houston Texans NFL Week 12 matchup on Thursday, November 20, 2025 at NRG Stadium.

Fans in the Buffalo TV market can watch the game on WKBW Channel 7. Coverage starts at 7:30 p.m. with a special pregame edition of Leading The Charge.

The Houston Texans helped their bid for a playoff spot with a last-second win against Tennessee. However, there is little room for error down the stretch. How the AFC playoff picture looks after Sunday's games: Teams listed in order of tiebreakers.

The short turnaround for a Thursday game can be a bit of a challenge for any team, and the Texans are no exception to that rule. However, head coach DeMeco Ryans certainly won't be using the limited days off as an excuse for what's set to be a critical game against Buffalo.