Bengals' Vontaze Burfict ruled out vs. Texans

Cincinnati Bengals linebacker Vontaze Burfict has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Texans with a knee injury. 

ESPN.com relays that Burfict is progressing, suggesting that if he is able to practice next Wednesday, the linebacker could return to action in Week 13 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.