Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud is "very close" to returning from a concussion, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.

Two AFC playoff hopefuls square off to kick off Week 12 when the Buffalo Bills visit the Houston Texans on Thursday Night Football.

Bernard went down after making a tackle with teammate Matt Milano in the second half of their "Thursday Night Football" matchup.

Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills has played well enough in the absence of C.J. Stroud for Houston to go 3-0 and get back into playoff contention. But Mills says there's no thought that he could continue starting once Stroud is cleared to return from his concussion.

In a thrilling “Thursday Night Football” game, the Houston Texans held off the Buffalo Bills 23-19.

The Texans have won three of their last four games, despite starting QB C.J. Stroud not playing in the last two due to a concussion from Week 9.