NFL Injury Latest Update: Week 12 Statuses Ahead of Kickoff

The NFL has issued Week 12 designations across 14 games. Thursday Night Football opens with Buffalo at Houston at 8:15 p.m. ET. Buffalo ruled out Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck), and Mecole Hardman (calf). Houston ruled out C.J. Stroud (concussion), Jalen Pitre (concussion), and Jamal Hill.

The decisions were confirmed on official team reports and league roundups ahead of Thursday. Houston will start Davis Mills at quarterback. Final inactives for every game will post 90 minutes before kickoff.

Team-Wise Injury List (NFL injury latest update)

Thursday, Nov. 20 — Buffalo at Houston

• Buffalo Bills (7-3)
  • Out: Dalton Kincaid (hamstring), Curtis Samuel (elbow/neck), Mecole Hardman (calf)
  • Questionable: Phidarian Mathis (shoulder)
• Houston Texans (5-5)
  • Out: C.J. Stroud (concussion), Jalen Pitre (concussion), Jamal Hill
  • Starter note: Davis Mills will start at QB

Sunday, Nov. 23

• New York Jets at Baltimore Ravens — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Pittsburgh Steelers at Chicago Bears — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• New England Patriots at Cincinnati Bengals — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• New York Giants at Detroit Lions — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Minnesota Vikings at Green Bay Packers — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Indianapolis Colts at Kansas City Chiefs — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Seattle Seahawks at Tennessee Titans — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Jacksonville Jaguars at Arizona Cardinals — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Cleveland Browns at Las Vegas Raiders — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Philadelphia Eagles at Dallas Cowboys — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Atlanta Falcons at New Orleans Saints — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• Tampa Bay Buccaneers at Los Angeles Rams — No official outs listed here at time of writing.

Monday, Nov. 24 — Carolina Panthers at San Francisco 49ers

• Carolina Panthers — No official outs listed here at time of writing.
• San Francisco 49ers — No official outs listed here at time of writing.

How these statuses shape Week 12

Houston’s plan with Mills emphasizes quick reads and steady early downs. That limits negative plays and keeps drives alive. Field position and special teams become more important.

Buffalo reshapes its pass game without Kincaid and two receivers. Dawson Knox’s inline snaps and play-action work can keep the middle of the field active. Depth wideouts must create separation on time to keep the offense on schedule.

Across the slate, late-week tags for corners and tackles often swing matchups. Keep an eye on Friday practice reports. Those updates usually decide questionable calls before game day.

Final word: The NFL injury latest update confirms outs for Thursday in Houston and sets the board for the weekend. Recheck each matchup’s inactives 90 minutes before kickoff. Late changes can flip a result.

FYI (keeping you in the loop)-

Q1: Who is officially out for Thursday night?

Buffalo: Dalton Kincaid, Curtis Samuel, Mecole Hardman. Houston: C.J. Stroud, Jalen Pitre, Jamal Hill.

Q2: Who starts at quarterback for Houston?

Davis Mills starts while C.J. Stroud remains in the concussion protocol.

Q3: When do final inactives drop?

They post 90 minutes before kickoff for every game.

Q4: How does Buffalo adjust without Kincaid?

More Dawson Knox usage, heavier personnel looks, and on-schedule throws to depth receivers.

Q5: Will more Sunday outs be added?

Yes. Friday reports often finalize questionable tags and add late downgrades.