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Stroud Sidelined: Texans, Patriots, Seahawks Favored in Week 12

11/20/2025

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Stroud Sidelined, Mills Starts

In NFL Week 12, C.J. Stroud is sidelined with a concussion, so Davis Mills starts for the Houston Texans against the Buffalo Bills.
The New England Patriots are favored by 9.0 points against the Cincinnati Bengals after Joe Burrow's absence and Ja'Marr Chase's suspension.
The Seattle Seahawks are favored by 13.5 points over the Tennessee Titans.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are slight favorites over the Arizona Cardinals.

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Penix Injured, Cousins Starts

Michael Penix Jr. suffered a partially torn ACL, requiring season-ending surgery.
Kirk Cousins will take over as the starting quarterback.
Drake London is sidelined with a PCL injury, missing his second game this season.
Coach Raheem Morris said London's absence will impact the offense.
The Falcons, at 3-7, will face the New Orleans Saints this weekend.

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Stroud Sidelined, Mills Starts

In NFL Week 12, C.J. Stroud is sidelined with a concussion, so Davis Mills starts for the Houston Texans against the Buffalo Bills.
The New England Patriots are favored by 9.0 points against the Cincinnati Bengals after Joe Burrow's absence and Ja'Marr Chase's suspension.
The Seattle Seahawks are favored by 13.5 points over the Tennessee Titans.
The Jacksonville Jaguars are slight favorites over the Arizona Cardinals.

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