Buffalo Bills' $24 million wide receiver will sit out another game.

Jarrett Bailey

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TL;DR

  • Buffalo Bills face Houston Texans in second Thursday night game, aiming for 8-3 record.
  • Bills recently defeated Tampa Bay Buccaneers 44-32, but will miss Kincaid, Hardman, and Samuel.
  • Curtis Samuel's absence continues, with significant contract value and low production this season.
  • Tyrell Shavers and Gabe Davis showed promise against Buccaneers, likely key targets versus Texans.

The Buffalo Bills are preparing for their second Thursday night game of the year, this time playing away against the Houston Texans. Buffalo recently secured a significant victory against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, defeating the NFC powerhouse 44-32 in a closely contested match. As they travel to Houston, the Bills aim to reach an 8-3 record for the season, bringing them within one game of the New England Patriots.

Buffalo will be missing three offensive players on Thursday. Tight end Dalton Kincaid is sidelined for his second consecutive game due to a hamstring issue sustained in Week 10 versus the Miami Dolphins. Wide receiver and return specialist Mecole Hardman won't play after hurting his calf against the Buccaneers, but the most frustrating absence for fans is likely Curtis Samuel.

Samuel's absence now spans four games, marking his fifth missed contest this season. In 2024, the Bills signed him to a three-year contract valued at $24 million. Last year, his reception total was a mere 31 for 254 yards and a single touchdown. This year, he's accumulated only 81 receiving yards, earning approximately $111,000 per yard in 2025, with his total earnings exceeding $9 million. 

Tyrell Shavers and Gabe Davis delivered strong performances for The Bills on Sunday versus the Buccaneers, indicating they'll likely be key targets for Buffalo's offense when they face Houston on Thursday.

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