C.J. Stroud's absence from tonight's Texans game is due to injury, with updates on his return timeline.

Billy Heyen

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Why C.J. Stroud isn't playing tonight for Texans with injury news, return timeline image

TL;DR

  • Davis Mills starts at QB for Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football against Buffalo Bills.
  • C.J. Stroud remains sidelined with a concussion, missing his third consecutive game.
  • Mills has led the Texans to a 2-0 record during Stroud's absence.
  • C.J. Stroud is expected to return in Week 13, with a 10-day recovery window.

Another week, another Houston Texans QB start for Davis Mills.

That means another week on the sideline for third-year quarterback C.J. Stroud.

The Texans might not have envisioned it this way, but that's just how things sometimes unfold over the course of an NFL season.

This start for Mills is a big one. It's Thursday Night Football to open Week 12 against the Buffalo Bills.

The Texans hold a 5-5 record, contrasting with The Bills' 7-3 standing. Houston likely requires a victory to solidify its position in the playoff contention.

Stroud can only watch.

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Is C.J. Stroud sidelined for tonight's game?

C.J. Stroud isn't playing Thursday night against the Bills because he remains injured.

Stroud has a concussion and hasn't made it through protocol and up to speed yet.

Stroud has now missed three games in a row. During this period, Mills has led Houston to a 2-0 record, bringing the team's standing back to.500.

When can C.J. Stroud be expected to return?

The hope is that Stroud will return in Week 13.

With The Texans, the schedule is on their side. Playing on Thursday in Week 12 grants them an extended break afterward, giving Stroud approximately 10 days to recover.

Should Mills continue his strong performance, it won't spark a significant debate but will place pressure on Stroud to immediately excel upon his return.

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