HOUSTON (AP) — Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud is still recovering from a concussion and will miss a third straight game when the Texans host the Buffalo Bills on Thursday night.

Stroud returned to practice on Tuesday for the first time since he was injured, but coach DeMeco Ryans said that the short week didn’t leave enough time for him to be ready to play.

The Texans also will be without safety Jalen Pitre, who will miss a third game also after sustaining a concussion in the Nov. 2 loss to the Broncos.

“Both guys are progressing, they’re doing better,” Ryans said. “But right now we’ve got a short turnaround with the game on Thursday and just don’t have enough days for those guys to be available.”

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