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Cook rushed 17 times for 116 yards and a touchdown while bringing in all three targets for 13 yards in the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday night.

Cook managed his sixth 100-yard effort on the ground this season while posting his first rushing touchdown since Week 8 via a 45-yard run to cap off Buffalo's opening possession of the contest. The star running back continued to consistently generate solid gains against a tough Texans defense the rest of the night as well, and the productive performance locked in his third consecutive 1,000-yard rushing season. Cook next takes aim at the Steelers' inconsistent run defense in a Week 13 road matchup on Sunday, Nov. 30.

Allen completed 25 of 35 passes for 262 yards with no touchdowns and two interceptions in the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday night. He also rushed five times for 20 yards.

Allen's yardage total and elevated completion percentage were largely deceptive, as the star signal-caller struggled throughout the night while taking a career-high eight sacks, which generated a net loss of 70 yards. One of the takedowns on third down late in the first quarter particularly rattled Allen, who remained down per Alaina Getzenberg of ESPN.com and then subsequently was seen with his elbow wrapped on the sideline while the Bills defense was on the field. Allen also was barely over 200 passing yards before a fourth-and-27 play with 51 seconds remaining, when a hook-and-lateral between Joshua Palmer and Khalil Shakir netted 44 yards. The successful trick play gave the Bills' comeback attempt momentary life, yet Allen threw an interception on another fourth down five plays later that sealed the Texans' win. Allen was coming off a remarkable six-touchdown effort against the Buccaneers on Sunday, but he now has back-to-back two-interception tallies heading into a Week 13 road matchup against the Steelers on Sunday, Nov. 30.

Carter has been ruled out for the remainder of Thursday's game against Buffalo due to a hamstring injury.

Carter was ruled out early in the fourth quarter. The rookie out of Houston made his season debut Week 11 versus Tennessee and worked exclusively on special teams. Carter was signed to the active roster from the Texans' practice squad earlier Thursday.

Bernard (elbow) has been ruled out for the rest of Thursday night's matchup with the Texans.

The middle linebacker had just gotten over an ankle injury in time for Thursday's game. Bernard had five tackles (three solo) at the time of his exit, bringing his season total to 56 (40 solo). Joe Andreessen is his backup.

Bredeson (hamstring) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

The offensive guard did not participate in Wednesday's walkthrough and missed Tampa Bay's Week 11 loss to the Bills with the hamstring issue. Bredeson is trending toward playing in Week 12 against the Rams, though his status Friday will still be worth monitoring.

Barton (illness) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

The center was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough with the illness. Now that he's back on the practice field, he should be good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Rams.

Goedeke (illness) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

The starting right tackle was limited in Wednesday's walkthrough due to the illness. Goedeke has started just four games this year while dealing with a foot injury, but he looks on track to start his fifth Sunday night against the Rams.

Ransom (hand) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Ransom underwent a hand procedure on Wednesday of Week 11 prep and didn't practice at all during the week. He consequently missed Sunday's win over Atlanta, but his ability to practice in full Thursday suggests he'll be able to return to action Monday against San Francisco. Ransom has been a rotational defensive back during his rookie campaign while also working as a core special-teamer.

Zabel (knee) was a limited participant at practice Thursday, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Zabel was able to return to practice after missing Wednesday's session due to the knee injury that he suffered in Week 11 against the Rams. The offensive lineman will have one more chance to log a full practice Friday before the team squares off with Tennessee on Sunday.

Wirfs (shoulder) was a limited participant in practice Thursday.

The starting left tackle was also limited in Wednesday's walkthrough. Wirfs has started Tampa Bay's last seven games after missing the first three with a knee issue. He'll have one more chance to get in a full practice Friday ahead of Sunday's matchup with the Rams.