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The Houston Texans will be without starting quarterback C.J. Stroud in their pivotal matchup against the Buffalo Bills on Thursday.

Head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters on Tuesday that Stroud is doing better and progressing, but there isn’t enough time for the quarterback to clear concussion protocol with the short turnaround.

Stroud, 24, will miss his third straight game after sustaining a concussion in the team’s 18-15 loss to the Denver Broncos earlier this month. Backup quarterback Davis Mills has been starting in place of Stroud, and is 2-0.

Mills led a thrilling fourth quarter comeback against the Jacksonville Jaguars in his first start. The 27-year-old completed 27 of 45 passes for 292 yards with two touchdowns and one interception i

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