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Jakob Johnson Jakob Johnson Not ready to return
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 6:03 PM
Johnson (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars.
Analysis: Johnson was a full participant in practice all week, but he's not quite ready to return from injured reserve. Given his ability to ramp up his practice participation, the seventh-year pro should be activated from IR ahead of the Texans' Week 11 clash against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 16. |
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Harrison Bryant Harrison Bryant Questionable for Week 10
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 5:53 PM
Bryant (shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against Jacksonville.
Analysis: A shoulder injury prevented Bryant from participating in the first two practices of Week 10 prep, but he earned the questionable tag after logging a full practice Friday. Dalton Schultz is the only healthy tight end on the active roster, so the Texans may elevate Brevin Jordan or Cade Stover from the practice squad to provide added depth at tight end in case Bryant is unable to play Sunday. |
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Nick Chubb Nick Chubb Ready for Week 10
Fri, Nov 7, 2025, 3:45 PM
Chubb (foot) doesn't have a designation for Sunday's game versus the Jaguars.
Analysis: After sitting out Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, Chubb progressed to limited Thursday and full to wrap up Week 10 prep, paving the way for him to continue to be a part of the Texans backfield this weekend. He's ceded more snaps to fellow RB Woody Marks in three games since Houston's Week 6 bye, but Chubb still has earned 36 touches (for 114 total yards and no TDs) to Marks' 38 touches (for 173 total yards and one TD) during that stretch. Expect the near-even split of reps between them to be maintained Sunday. |
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Braxton Berrios Braxton Berrios Able to practice in full Thursday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 7:45 PM
Berrios (chest) was a full practice participant Thursday.
Analysis: Berrios has been dealing with a chest injury since last week and logged a limited practice this Wednesday. However, he was able to return to a full session Thursday, suggesting that he'll be fine for Sunday's clash against Jacksonville. Berrios has worked as both a depth receiver and a kick/punt returner during the three games during which he has been active this season. |
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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Upgrades to full practice
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:55 PM
Schultz (knee/shoulder) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Schultz has been listed on Houston injury reports with the knee and shoulder issues for three straight weeks, but he's played in the previous two games and is on track to suit up once again this Sunday versus the Jaguars. The veteran tight end turned in one of his better performances of the season in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos, finishing with six catches for 77 yards on eight targets. |
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Nick Chubb Nick Chubb Logs limited practice Thursday
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 3:47 PM
Chubb (foot) was limited at practice Thursday.
Analysis: Chubb was a non-participant in Wednesday's session, but his return to Thursday's practice bodes well for his chances of playing Sunday against the Jaguars. Friday's injury report will reveal whether the running back is able to practice fully to close the week, and in turn whether or not he carries an injury designation into the weekend. If available versus Jacksonville, Chubb would be in line to continue to work in a backfield time-share with Woody Marks. |
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Nick Chubb Nick Chubb Back at practice
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 12:04 PM
Chubb (foot) returned to practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: After missing Wednesday's session, Chubb's return to practice a day later is an encouraging development regarding his chances of being available Sunday against the Jaguars. The Texans' upcoming injury report is slated to reveal Chubb's official participation level Thursday. |
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Woody Marks Woody Marks Could see increased workload
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 7:42 AM
Marks could be in position for more touches Week 10 pending the status of Nick Chubb (foot), who did not practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Chubb's status is something to monitor in the days leading up to Sunday's contest against the Jaguars. With starting quarterback C.J. Stroud (concussion) ruled out, the Texans are expected to lean on their ground game Week 10, which means Marks could see an increased workload should Chubb join Stroud on the inactive list. It's unclear when Chubb sustained the injury; he played well into the fourth quarter last week before Marks handled the team's final possession in a loss to Denver. Marks has been allotted double-digit touches in four of the last five games and has been dual threat (21 targets, 13 catches) out of the backfield during his rookie season. |
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Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Personnel packages affected role
Thu, Nov 6, 2025, 7:20 AM
Noel said Wednesday that his diminished role in Week 9's loss to Denver was the result of personnel packages used by the offense, Sam Warren of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Following two productive weeks, when Noel caught nine of 13 targets for 140 yards, the rookie's upward trajectory reversed course against the Broncos last week. He was limited to 11 snaps on offense, zero targets and just four routes run. Part of that was due to the returns of Nico Collins and Christian Kirk from injury, but Noel also cited matchup reasons. He noted the team's abundant use of two-wide receiver sets, which meant more running backs or tight ends on the field. Noel, who primarily plays in the slot, is typically not on the field in such packages. Losing quarterback C.J. Stroud to a concussion also played a role, as Houston shifted to a conservative rush-focused attack that required its best blocking personnel on the field. Stroud has been ruled out against the Jaguars in Week 10, which should limit Noel's role on offense again. |
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Harrison Bryant Harrison Bryant Doesn't practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:29 PM
Bryant (shoulder) didn't participate in Houston's practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Bryant popped up on the injury report after catching one pass for two yards in the Week 9 loss to the Broncos. The Texans could be shorthanded at tight end for Sunday's matchup versus the Jaguars, as Dalton Schultz is dealing with a knee injury, and Cade Stover (foot) is still on injured reserve. |
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Braxton Berrios Braxton Berrios Back on injury report
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 7:17 PM
Berrios (chest) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Berrios was on the injury report ahead of Sunday's game against the Broncos with the same injury. He managed to play after also starting the week with a limited practice, so his ability to play in the Week 10 matchup against the Jaguars doesn't yet appear to be in jeopardy. |
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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Logs limited practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 5:05 PM
Schultz (knee/shoulder) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Analysis: Schultz, who continues to manage knee and shoulder issues, didn't practice either Wednesday or Thursday last week before logging a full practice Friday and playing in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Broncos, a game in which he caught six of his eight targets for a team-high 77 yards. With no reported setbacks in that contest, the tight end's listed limitations Wednesday are presumably maintenance-related. |
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Nick Chubb Nick Chubb Misses practice with foot injury
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 4:51 PM
Chubb was held out of Wednesday's practice due to a foot injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: When reporters asked about Chubb's absence, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans simply responded, "we'll see as the week goes on." There was no clear sign of trouble during Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos, with Chubb taking 11 carries for 34 yards while playing 36 percent of snaps on offense, including a 40 percent snap share and two carries during the fourth quarter. Woody Marks will likely get more playing time if Chubb isn't available Sunday against Jacksonville, but Dare Ogunbowale, Dameon Pierce and British Brooks could also mix in for a few snaps/touches. |
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Nick Chubb Nick Chubb Not practicing Wednesday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:49 PM
Chubb (undisclosed) wasn't spotted at practice Wednesday, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: The Texans' upcoming injury report will clarify what caused Chubb's absence from the session, but with regard to the running back's status for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, coach DeMeco Ryans said "we'll see as the week goes on." If Chubb is limited or out versus Jacksonville, Woody Marks would be in line for added touches, with Dameon Pierce, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks also in Houston's Week 10 backfield mix. |
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Davis Mills Davis Mills Set for Week 10 start
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:36 PM
Mills is slated to start Sunday's game against the Jaguars after Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that C.J. Stroud (concussion) "will be out," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: Mills entered Houston's 18-15 loss to the Broncos in Week 9 early in the second quarter in relief of Stroud. He finished with an unimpressive line, completing just 17 of 30 passes for 137 yards while rushing twice for seven yards. With Stroud in line to miss at least one more game while working to gain clearance from the concussion protocol, expect the Texans to lean on the strength of their defense and task Mills to hold down the fort as a game manager versus Jacksonville. Mills is on the fantasy radar only as a streamer in deeper formats that allow multiple quarterbacks to be started. |
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C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Won't play Sunday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 2:33 PM
Coach DeMeco Ryans noted Wednesday that Stroud (concussion) "will be out" Sunday against the Jaguars, Adam Schefter of ESPN and Ian Rapoport of NFL Network report.
Analysis: With Stroud in the NFL's concussion protocol and not slated to be available this weekend, Davis Mills is in line to draw the start at QB for Houston on Sunday. Stroud's next chance to see game action will occur in Week 11, when the Texans play Tennessee on the road. |
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C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud No practice Wednesday
Wed, Nov 5, 2025, 1:01 PM
Stroud (concussion) is not participating in Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Stroud's lack of participation is no surprise, given that he was forced out of Houston's loss to the Broncos in Week 9 early due to a concussion. The starting quarterback will need to fully clear the NFL's concussion protocol before returning to game action, making his status for Sunday's divisional matchup against the Jaguars uncertain at best. Davis Mills will stand to start in place of Stroud if the franchise QB can't go. |
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Braxton Berrios Braxton Berrios Given return duties only
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:27 AM
Berrios returned two kickoffs for 49 yards and did not appear on offense in Sunday's 18-15 loss to Denver in Week 9.
Analysis: After recording five catches in Week 8, when Houston was without Nico Collins and Christian Kirk, Berrios was limited to special-teams-duty Sunday due to the return of the team's top two wideouts. If the Texans' season slips away -- they are 3-5 and outside the playoff picture for now -- any offensive role for the veteran Berrios could disappear, as Houston would likely want to give more looks to rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel instead. |
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Harrison Bryant Harrison Bryant Logs one reception in loss
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:08 AM
Bryant caught one of two targets for two yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos.
Analysis: Bryant played a usual role, serving as the backup tight end to Dalton Schultz, who missed a couple of practice sessions leading up to the game. Though six appearances on the season, Bryant has recorded two catches for six yards on six targets. |
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British Brooks British Brooks Receives two red-zone carries
Mon, Nov 3, 2025, 7:01 AM
Brooks had two carries for zero yards in Sunday's 18-15 loss to the Broncos in Week 9.
Analysis: Brooks was surprisingly allotted two consecutive carries at the goal-line in the first quarter and was stuffed by Denver's interior line on both. Those were two of the five running plays called inside the Broncos' two-yard line during the game that failed to get into the end zone, and Houston failed to produce a touchdown in three red-zone possessions. Brooks has four total carries for 15 yards this season and is a regular on special teams. |
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