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Buffalo Bills to Face Texans Without Key Injured Players

11/20/2025

Summary

Bills Injuries Update

The Buffalo Bills ruled out tight end Dalton Kincaid and wide receivers Curtis Samuel and Mecole Hardman for Week 12 against the Houston Texans due to injuries.
Dalton Kincaid has not practiced since injuring his hamstring in Week 10.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed the players' statuses during a walkthrough practice.
The Bills will rely on wide receivers Khalil Shakir and Josh Palmer for the Thursday night matchup.

Summary

Mills Takes Helm

Davis Mills will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans in Week 12 because C.J. Stroud is sidelined with a concussion.
Texans linebacker Jamal Hill and defensive back Jalen Pitre are ruled out.
The Bills will be without tight end Dalton Kincaid and wide receiver Curtis Samuel.
Khalil Shakir's status is uncertain due to a personal matter.
The game is Thursday night at NRG Stadium with a 7:20 p.m. CT kickoff.

History

Historical Context

In 2010, the NFL strengthened concussion protocols after the death of former player Dave Duerson, revealing that 30% of players faced performance-impacting injuries. This shift aimed to enhance player safety amid rising concerns over long-term health effects, including chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE). Today, teams like the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans continue to grapple with significant player injuries, highlighting the ongoing challenge of balancing competitive play with health.

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Bills Injuries Update

The Buffalo Bills ruled out tight end Dalton Kincaid and wide receivers Curtis Samuel and Mecole Hardman for Week 12 against the Houston Texans due to injuries.
Dalton Kincaid has not practiced since injuring his hamstring in Week 10.
Buffalo Bills head coach Sean McDermott confirmed the players' statuses during a walkthrough practice.
The Bills will rely on wide receivers Khalil Shakir and Josh Palmer for the Thursday night matchup.

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