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.

ESPN NFL insider Adam Schefter shared the latest injury update on Houston Texans Quarterback CJ Stroud ahead of the Week 11 game against the Buffalo Bills.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 11 showdown between the Tennessee Titans and Houston Texans

Serving as the backup quarterback to C.J. Stroud with the Houston Texans, Mills has gotten the chance to start the last couple of games with Stroud dealing with a concussion. And as the starter, Mills has delivered two memorable performances, including another big-time victory over the Tennessee Titans in Week 11.

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.

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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's availability is "uncertain" for next Thursday's Week 12 matchup with the Buffalo Bills, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter.

The Texans didn't have the best 60 minutes, but found a way to come through and avoid disaster against the lowly Titans.

Despite all of the hullabaloo, though, Houston continued to cling on. Entering NRG Stadium in week 10 to face the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Texans had done an admirable job rebounding from the ugly start,

With C.J Stroud still in concussion protocol, the Bills may line up against backup QB Davis Mills Thursday night vs. Texans.