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British Brooks British Brooks Lands on injured reserve
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 7:35 PM
Brooks (hamstring) was placed on injured reserve Friday.
Analysis: Brooks will miss at least four games. However, the 26-year-old has seen action only on special teams during the 2026 campaign, so his extended absence won't impact the usual day-to-day operations for the Texans offense. |
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Ruled out versus Dallas
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6:06 PM
Al-Shaair (groin) is listed as out for Sunday's game against Dallas.
Analysis: Al-Shaair suffered a groin injury in the 19-17 loss to the Colts in Week 3. Head coach DeMeco Ryans stated Wednesday that the 29-year-old is considered "week-to-week," meaning his absence could extend beyond Sunday's intrastate meeting with the Cowboys. As a result, Wade Woodaz (ankle/thumb), who logged a career-high 17 snaps versus Indianapolis, could continue to be more involved. |
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Tagged as questionable for Week 4
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 6:02 PM
Clowney (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game versus Dallas.
Analysis: Clowney was limited in practice Wednesday and Thursday, though he took a step back Friday. As a result, there is a realistic chance that the veteran will be looking at a third consecutive absence. If that's the case, the door will remain open for increased involvement from Sabastian Harsh and Dominique Robinson. Chris Braswell, who was signed from the practice squad Wednesday, should also receive some snaps. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Cleared to play Sunday
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 3:07 PM
Collins (hamstring) was a full participant in Friday's practice and doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Cowboys.
Analysis: After opening the week with limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, Collins is ready to return from the hamstring strain that cost him the previous two games. The alpha WR1 can be plugged right back into fantasy lineups ahead of a mouthwatering matchup with Dallas' porous secondary. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Practicing again Friday
Fri, Oct 2, 2026, 10:51 AM
Collins (hamstring) was on the field for Friday's practice, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Collins has practiced in a limited fashion this week after missing Weeks 2 and 3 due to a hamstring strain, and it appears he has a good chance to return this Sunday against the Cowboys. The Houston offense has looked slow and devoid of playmakers with Collins on the shelf. He'll immediately resume WR1/2 valuation in fantasy upon his return. |
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Upgrades to full practice participation
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 8:16 PM
Stewart (knee) practiced in full Thursday.
Analysis: Stewart opened the season on the PUP list and was designated to return Sept. 23. He began this week with a limited practice session Wednesday before upgrading to full participation Thursday. Stewart isn't eligible to play this Sunday, but he could make his season debut in Week 5 against Tennessee. |
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Full practice Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 6:30 PM
Anderson (ankle) was a full participant at the Texans' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Anderson was limited to open the week with an ankle injury, but he now appears to be good to go for Sunday's matchup with the Cowboys. The defensive lineman has compiled 18 total tackles (10 solo), including 4.0 sacks, while also adding both a forced fumble and a fumble recovery over three contests to open the 2026 campaign. |
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British Brooks British Brooks Misses practice again
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 6:26 PM
Brooks (hamstring) did not participate at the Texans' practice Thursday.
Analysis: Brooks has missed back-to-back practices to open the week as he nurses a hamstring injury that he likely suffered against the Colts in Week 3. The running back will have one more chance to participate at Friday's final practice of the week, and if he can't go Sunday against the Cowboys, it wouldn't impact the team's offensive approach. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Limited once more Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 4:00 PM
Collins (hamstring) remained limited at Thursday's practice.
Analysis: Collins has been limited in consecutive practice appearances as he works his way back from a hamstring injury that has sidelined him for the past two weeks. Houston's top option in the passing game has one more chance to upgrade to full participation Friday, which could help Collins avoid an injury designation ahead of Sunday's home game against the Cowboys. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Practicing again Thursday
Thu, Oct 1, 2026, 11:27 AM
Collins (hamstring) is taking part in Thursday's padded practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: After missing the Texans' last two games due a Grade 1 hamstring strain, Collins returned to practice Wednesday as a limited participant. The Texans will release their second Week 4 injury report later Thursday, but Collins appears poised to at least maintain limited participation. If he can make it through the practice week no worse for the wear, the star wideout looks to be trending toward a return to the lineup this Sunday versus the Cowboys. |
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Picks off Jones in Week 3 loss
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 9:05 PM
Blankenship posted nine tackles (five solo) and two pass defenses (including one interception) during the Texans' 19-17 loss to the Colts in Week 3.
Analysis: Blankenship recorded his first interception of the season early in the third quarter, when he jumped in front of a floating pass from Danny Jones that was intended for Josh Downs deep in Houston's territory. It was Blankenship's second interception over the past two years after recording a career-high four picks across 15 regular-season games with the Eagles in 2024. His presence in the secondary will be crucial in Week 4 when the Texans welcome in the Cowboys, whose offense ranks in the top-10 in the league in points per game (29.3). |
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Placed on injured reserve
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 8:18 PM
The Texans placed Edwards on injured reserve Wednesday.
Analysis: Edwards suffered a torn ACL in Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Colts and will miss the rest of the 2026 season. The defensive tackle has been moved to injured reserve and will no longer take up a spot on the Texans' 53-man roster. |
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Signs to active roster
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 7:46 PM
The Texans signed Braswell from the practice squad to the active roster Wednesday.
Analysis: Braswell played 17 regular-season games with the Buccaneers in 2025, logging 30 tackles (21 solo), including 1.0 sacks, over 281 defensive snaps and 204 special-teams snaps. The defensive end will now provide additional depth to a Texans line that may be without Will Anderson (ankle) and Jadeveon Clowney (knee) in Sunday's matchup against the Cowboys. |
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Limited by ankle issue
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:57 PM
Anderson (ankle) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: Anderson may have injured his ankle during the Texans' Week 3 loss to the Colts, when he logged seven tackles (five solo), including 2.5 sacks, one forced fumble and one fumble recovery. He's been a key piece to the Texans' defense since entering the league in 2023 as a first-round pick, and if he cannot play against the Cowboys on Sunday, then Jadeveon Clowney (knee) and Dominique Robinson would both be in line for more snaps at defensive end opposite Danielle Hunter. Anderson will have two more opportunities to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation for Week 4. |
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Considered week-to-week
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 6:07 PM
Coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Al-Shaair is "week-to-week" with the groin injury he suffered during Sunday's game at Indianapolis, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Al-Shaair was able to return to action in Week 3 after checking out of the game with the groin injury, but his outlook for Week 4 is now up in the air. He'll probably have to practice in full Thursday or Friday to avoid carrying an injury designation into the weekend. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Officially limited Wednesday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 4:14 PM
Collins (hamstring) was limited in Wednesday's practice.
Analysis: It was Collins' first practice since he was injured in practice ahead of Week 2, causing him to miss the last two contests. A limited start to the week is a good sign, but Collins will need to avoid setbacks before being counted on for Sunday's potential showdown with the Cowboys. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Practicing Wednesday
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 12:58 PM
Collins (hamstring) returned to practice Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: After Collins sat out Week 2 and Week 3 due to a strained hamstring, coach Demeco Ryans said Monday that the Texans were "hopeful" the wide receiver will be available this coming Sunday versus the Cowboys, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston. Getting back on the practice field Wednesday is a step in the right direction for Collins, but how he progresses the rest of the week will determine whether or not he's able to suit up Week 4. |
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Done for season with torn ACL
Wed, Sep 30, 2026, 11:07 AM
Edwards (knee) has been diagnosed with a torn ACL and will miss the remainder of the 2026 season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Analysis: Edwards was injured in Sunday's game against the Colts, and the 32-year-old will soon be headed to injured reserve. In three games this season, Edwards recorded six tackles (one solo), including 1.0 sacks, as a rotational defensive lineman for Houston. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Two catches in Week 3 loss vs. Indy
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 8:36 PM
Boutte hauled in both of his targets for 21 yards during the Texans' 19-17 loss to the Colts on Sunday.
Analysis: For a second consecutive week, Boutte operated in an elevated role on offense due to the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring). Boutte's 37 offensive snaps actually led all Texans wide receivers, but he didn't see a target from C.J. Stroud until late in the fourth quarter, when the duo connected on back-to-back passes of 15 and six yards. Those two catches set the Texans up in the red zone and led to a Woody Marks one-yard rushing touchdown at the 1:50 mark. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston on Monday, head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed optimism that Collins would be back for Week 4 against the Cowboys. Collins' practice participation in the coming days will shed light on what Boutte's workload may look like against Dallas this Sunday. |
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Dare Ogunbowale Dare Ogunbowale Back with Texans
Tue, Sep 29, 2026, 6:43 PM
The Texans signed Ogunbowale off the Raiders' practice squad Tuesday.
Analysis: Ogunbowale settled for the Raiders' practice squad after being trimmed from the team's roster during August's cutdown day. The running back now returns to Houston, where he participated in 129 offensive snaps and 281 special-teams snaps over 17 regular-season games in 2025. |
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