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Irv Smith Irv Smith Signs to active roster Fri, Dec 20, 2024, 3:45 PM The Texans signed Smith to their active roster Friday. Analysis: Smith, a 2019 second-round pick from Alabama, has already played in two games with the Texans this season, failing to record a stat across 48 total snaps (39 offensive and nine on special teams). He's expected to serve as Houston's No. 2 tight end in Saturday's matchup against the Chiefs, playing behind Dalton Schultz.
Cade Stover Cade Stover Ruled out for Week 16 Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:32 PM Stover (appendix) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Texans. Analysis: Stover will be sidelined for a second straight game after undergoing an emergency appendectomy this past Saturday. It's unclear whether he'll be able to progress in his recovery enough to play against the Ravens on Christmas Day. With no other healthy tight end on the active roster outside of starter Dalton Schultz, the Texans will likely elevate Irv Smith from the practice squad ahead of Saturday's game due to Stover's injury.
John Metchie John Metchie Won't play Saturday vs. Kansas City Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 4:29 PM Metchie (shoulder) did not practice Thursday and has been ruled out for Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Analysis: Metchie was unable to practice all week due to a shoulder injury he suffered against the Dolphins this past Sunday. With Metchie ruled out for Saturday's game, his next opportunity to play will be Christmas Day against the Ravens. Robert Woods and Xavier Hutchinson are the top candidates to serve as the Texans' No. 3 wide receiver behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell on Saturday due to Metchie's injury.
Joe Mixon Joe Mixon Cleared for Saturday's game Thu, Dec 19, 2024, 3:13 PM Mixon (ankle) doesn't have an injury designation for Saturday's game at Kansas City. Analysis: The Texans listed Mixon as a limited practice participant Tuesday through Thursday, following his brief exit from a 20-12 win over Miami on Sunday. He returned to the game and finished with 17 touches for 56 yards, playing 64 percent of snaps on offense after four straight games at 75 percent or higher. Mixon will face a tough defense Saturday and comes with slightly more workload/injury risk than usual, but he nonetheless profiles as a strong fantasy starter, averaging 107.9 total yards and 1.1 TDs in 11 games this year.
Davis Mills Davis Mills No longer under the weather Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 4:20 PM Mills (illness) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice. Analysis: Mills was a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough practice due to an illness. It appears he's past the issue and is on track to serve as Houston's backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud against the Chiefs on Saturday.
Joe Mixon Joe Mixon Logs limited practice Wednesday Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 3:47 PM Mixon was a limited participant at practice Wednesday due to ankle injury. Analysis: Mixon, who was also deemed limited Tuesday, suffered a minor ankle injury in this past Sunday's win over the Dolphins, but the running back said Wednesday that he anticipates playing Saturday against the Chiefs, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Thursday's injury report will clarify whether or not Mixon heads into the weekend with an injury designation, but at this stage, he looks like he'll be ready to handle his usual role Saturday as Houston's lead back.
John Metchie John Metchie Not practicing Wednesday Wed, Dec 18, 2024, 2:13 PM Metchie (shoulder) remained sidelined at practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Analysis: Metchie remains a non-participant after being held out of Tuesday's walk-through practice. He'll have one more opportunity to practice prior to the release of game designations Thursday for Saturday's matinee against the Chiefs. Robert Woods would be the top candidate to step into three-receiver sets alongside Nico Collins and Tank Dell if Metchie's unavailable.
Cade Stover Cade Stover DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 6:22 PM Stover (appendix) did not participate in Tuesday's walkthrough. Analysis: Stover underwent an emergency appendectomy Saturday. That forced him to miss Sunday's win against the Dolphins, and the procedure may force the rookie tight end to be sidelined for multiple weeks. Irv Smith could be elevated from the Texans' practice squad to the active roster for Saturday's game against the Chiefs and serve as the No. 2 tight end behind Dalton Schultz if Stover is ruled out.
Davis Mills Davis Mills Dealing with illness Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 6:17 PM Mills (illness) was estimated as a DNP for Tuesday's walkthrough. Analysis: Mills appears to be under the weather, which prevented him from participating in Tuesday's walkthrough. He'll have two more chances this week to return to practice ahead of Saturday's game against the Chiefs. Mills has appeared in three regular-season games while serving as the Texans' backup quarterback behind C.J. Stroud.
John Metchie John Metchie Managing shoulder injury Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 4:39 PM Metchie was listed as a non-participant for Tuesday's walk-through practice due to a shoulder injury. Analysis: During this past Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins, Metchie finished fourth in snaps (21) among Texans receivers, finishing the day with two catches for 17 yards on four targets. Metchie's 42 percent snap share was his lowest since Week 8, and the shoulder injury may in part explain why he saw a smaller role than usual. He'll now have two more opportunities to potentially log some practice activity before the Texans decide whether he'll carry a designation into Saturday's game in Kansas City.
Joe Mixon Joe Mixon Checks out fine Monday Tue, Dec 17, 2024, 7:32 AM Mixon suffered a minor ankle injury during Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins, but Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said the running back checked out fine upon being evaluated Monday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports. Analysis: The injury occurred during the second quarter, and while Mixon was able to finish the game, his 32 snaps were the fewest he played since Week 6. The Texans feel Miami's Jordyn Brooks should have been flagged for an illegal hip-drop tackle, which is similar to the one that resulted in Mixon getting injured Week 2 against the Bears. Though Mixon is expected to be ready to play Saturday at Kansas City, fantasy managers may want to keep an eye on his status leading up to game day nonetheless.
John Metchie John Metchie Four targets in win Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 9:00 AM Metchie caught two of four targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins in Week 15. Analysis: One of Metchie's four targets was an incompletion in the red zone. He's been the most productive of the Texans' depth wideouts behind Nico Collins and Tank Dell, but the Houston passing game in 2024 is not what it was in 2023. Metchie has 17 receptions on 25 targets for 182 yards over 11 appearances this season.
Robert Woods Robert Woods Two touches in win Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 8:57 AM Woods caught both of his targets for 12 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over Miami. Analysis: Woods had the third-most snaps (24) among wide receivers, but his production was similar to previous weeks. After Nico Collins and Tank Dell, Woods is looking for leftovers along with John Metchie (21 snaps, four targets) and Xavier Hutchinson (eight, one). Woods has caught 13 of 19 targets on the season for 124 yards and zero touchdowns.
Xavier Hutchinson Xavier Hutchinson Returns to action Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 8:47 AM Hutchinson caught his lone target for 13 yards in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins in Week 15. Analysis: Hutchinson was back in action after missing one game due to a shoulder injury. He was on the field for just eight offensive snaps and has slipped behind John Metchie (21 snaps) and Robert Woods (24 snaps) on the depth chart.
Dameon Pierce Dameon Pierce No impact in win Mon, Dec 16, 2024, 8:38 AM Pierce did not have a carry or a kick return in Sunday's 20-12 win over the Dolphins in Week 15. Analysis: Pierce, who was on the field for seven offensive snaps, hasn't had a carry since Week 11. Since returning from a groin injury that cost him two games, Pierce has played just 18 offensive snaps with one carry and one target. Any meaningful impact he makes will have to come as a returner, barring an injury to Joe Mixon.
Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Two catches in Week 15 win Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 6:43 PM Schultz secured two of four targets for 13 yards in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. Analysis: Schultz was a bit player in the air attack, although with C.J. Stroud throwing for only 131 yards on the afternoon, the veteran tight end was hardly the only Texan with modest numbers. Schultz came into game with a pair of five-catch tallies in the previous three games, but he remains a complementary option even in games when Stroud has a lot more success through the air.
Tank Dell Tank Dell Tallies 86 all-purpose yards Sunday Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 6:33 PM Dell secured both targets for 26 yards and rushed once for 15 yards in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. He also returned three punts for 45 yards. Analysis: Dell's receiving yardage total, modest as it was, qualified as the second highest on the Texans for the afternoon behind Joe Mixon's 33. Dell also recorded his longest rush since Week 2 with his 15-yard run, but he's now posted under 40 receiving yards in five of his last eight games overall. Dell will look to make inroads against the Chiefs' defense in a Week 16 road matchup on Saturday afternoon.
Nico Collins Nico Collins Pair of TDs in win Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 4:20 PM Collins secured four of six targets for 17 yards and two touchdowns in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. Analysis: Collins' receiving yardage total was easily his lowest of the season, but the ultra-talented receiver salvaged his fantasy day with a pair of six-yard touchdown catches. He has at least four receptions in four consecutive games, but if there's any quibble with his body of work, it's the fact he has just one 100-yard performance in his last five games, which occurred Week 13 against the lowly Jaguars. Collins will look to boost his non-TD production back up in a Week 16 Saturday afternoon clash on the road with the Chiefs.
Joe Mixon Joe Mixon Held in check during win Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 4:14 PM Mixon rushed 12 times for 23 yards and brought in five of six targets for 33 yards in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. Analysis: Mixon was held to his second-lowest rushing yardage total of the season -- both of which have come in the last three games -- but was at least partly able to make up for the downturn with solid output in the passing game. He appeared to get shaken up on a first-half play but never missed any time, and he was able to tie a season high in receptions with his work as a receiver. Mixon next takes aim at the Chiefs' solid defense in a Week 16 Saturday afternoon road battle.
C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Tosses pair of TDs in win Sun, Dec 15, 2024, 4:09 PM Stroud completed 18 of 26 passes for 131 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions and added four yards on six rushes in the Texans' 20-12 win over the Dolphins on Sunday. He also lost a fumble. Analysis: Stroud salvaged a performance that featured his second-lowest passing yardage total of the season with a pair of six-yard touchdown passes to Nico Collins in the second and third quarters, respectively. Otherwise, the talented second-year signal-caller scuffled against an aggressive and talented Dolphins defense that sacked him four times. Stroud has a pair of multi-touchdown-pass efforts within a three-game span for only the second time all season heading into a Week 16 Saturday afternoon road showdown against the Chiefs.