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Woody Marks Woody Marks Totals 35 yards in loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 10:26 PM
Marks rushed eight times for eight yards in Sunday's 20-6 loss to the Bengals. He added five catches for 27 yards on six targets.
Analysis: Neither Marks nor David Montgomery (6-10-0 rushing) could get anything going on the ground against Cincinnati, as C.J. Stroud was actually the team's leading rusher with three carries for 29 yards. In the passing game, Marks out-targeted Montgomery six to two, as Montgomery turned in a 2-14-0 receiving line. The backfield duo split snaps essentially right down the middle again for the second straight week, as Montgomery played 42 snaps to Marks' 38 against the Bengals. Marks is an RB3/4 headed into Week 3 against the Colts. Montgomery remains the favorite for goal-line work. |
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Dalton Schultz Dalton Schultz Otherworldly numbers in Week 2 loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:57 PM
Schultz brought in 12 of 14 targets for 140 yards in the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: Schultz eye-popping stat line came on an afternoon where C.J. Stroud threw for 353 yards despite the Texans accruing a sparse six points, and in which Nico Collins (hamstring) was sidelined. Stroud and Schultz were able to repeatedly exploit the one prominent weakness of a seemingly improved Bengals defense, and the veteran tight end's yardage total was a career-high figure. Despite the unexpected breakout performance, Schultz's role will narrow whenever Collins is able to return to action. |
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David Montgomery David Montgomery Stymied in Week 2 loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:52 PM
Montgomery rushed six times for 10 yards and brought in both his targets for 14 yards in the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: Neither Montgomery nor backfield mate Woody Marks was able to make any inroads against what looks to be a vastly improved Bengals run defense, although after also being held to 3.0 yards per carry in Week 1, it's clear Montgomery's early issues with efficiency can at least partly be blamed on the Texans' offensive line. Montgomery also saw Marks outpace him by two carries and four targets, yet that may have been largely a function of a game script that saw Houston in catch-up mode. Montgomery should revert back to a lead role in a Week 3 road divisional clash against the Colts next Sunday. |
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C.J. Stroud C.J. Stroud Atypical numbers in loss
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 4:40 PM
Stroud completed 30 of 55 passes for 353 yards with no touchdowns or interceptions and rushed three times for 29 yards in the Texans' 20-6 loss to the Bengals on Sunday.
Analysis: On a day when he was missing top receiver Nico Collins (hamstring) and led the Texans to only six points, Stroud somehow found his way to his highest passing yardage total since Week 10 of his rookie 2023 campaign. Stroud largely got there by incessantly targeting Dalton Schultz, who was on the receiving end of 12 of the quarterback's completions and accounted for 140 of his yards. The fourth-year signal-caller managed to help the Texans to only three points after halftime, however, and he took all four sacks he sustained in the fourth quarter. Stroud did record completions to eight different targets overall in the absence of Collins, and he could have his top wideout back in the fold for an important early-season Week 3 divisional road clash against the Colts next Sunday. |
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Expected to miss at least two games
Sun, Sep 20, 2026, 9:07 AM
Ingram (groin) has already been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals and is expected to also be sidelined for the Texans' Week 3 AFC South tilt against the Colts, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Ingram tweaked his groin in practice during Week 2 prep, and the injury is severe enough for the fifth-year pro to miss time. Wyatt Teller is the next man up at right guard and will be the starter for as long as Ingram is sidelined. |
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Lewis Bond Lewis Bond Elevated for Sunday
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 3:14 PM
The Texans elevated Bond from the practice squad to the active roster Saturday.
Analysis: With Nico Collins (hamstring) ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, Bond will be elevated to fulfill a depth role in the Texans' wide receiver room. If Collins must miss Week 3 as well, Bond could return to the active roster once again, depending on his play in Sunday's contest. The sixth-round rookie out of Boston College will have the chance to play in his first NFL game Sunday. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Could miss two games
Sat, Sep 19, 2026, 2:55 PM
Collins may miss two games due to a hamstring injury, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Collins already has been ruled out for Sunday's game versus the Bengals as a result of the hamstring injury that he picked up at Wednesday's practice. The injury isn't considered to be a long-term concern, but as Wilson reports, the Texans could err on the side of caution and keep him out for Week 3 at Indianapolis as well to ensure the issue doesn't linger. In Collins' absence, Houston will roll with Xavier Hutchinson, Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel, Jared Wayne and practice-squad call-up Lewis Bond at wide receiver. |
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Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 8:33 PM
Ingram (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Ingram was a healthy participant in Wednesday's practice before being limited Thursday with a new groin issue. The right guard capped off a demoralizing week of practice by missing Friday's session due to the issue. Wyatt Teller will likely start at right guard in Ingram's absence. |
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Won't play Sunday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 6:56 PM
Clowney (knee) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Clowney recorded his third injury in as many weeks during Week 2 preparation. The defensive end dealt with ankle and hip issues in the lead-up to the Texans' 36-31 loss against the Bills last Sunday. Clowney was unable to practice at all in Week 2 due to the new issue. With the primary depth option at edge rusher out, Dominique Robinson and Sabastain Harash will likely share the rotational defensive snaps behind Will Anderson and Danielle Hunter. |
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Ruled out for Sunday
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 6:49 PM
Hummel (groin) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals.
Analysis: Hummel suffered a groin injury during the third quarter of last Sunday's 36-31 loss to the Bills. The linebacker is considered week-to-week as he deals with the issue so being ruled out of next Sunday's contest is no surprise. Jake Hansen will likely continue to fill in for the outside linebacker as he recovers. |
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Xavier Hutchinson Xavier Hutchinson Stepping up in Collins' absence
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:32 PM
Hutchinson will have a key role for the Texans in the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring) this Sunday against Cincinnati, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk790AM reports.
Analysis: In the season opener, Hutchinson finished second among the team's wide receivers in route share (69 percent) and target share (16.2 percent), catching three of six targets for 32 yards. He's struggled to draw targets over the years even when he gets considerable playing time, but this could be somewhat different because the team's WR depth looks thinner than in past years. Kayshon Boutte, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne also figure to have roles against the Bengals on Sunday. |
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Jaylin Noel Jaylin Noel Primed for larger role?
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:29 PM
Noel has a chance for more playing time with Nico Collins (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk790AM reports.
Analysis: Noel caught both of his targets for 53 yards in the season opener, operating as Houston's No. 3 receiver and running a route on just 33 percent of dropbacks. He should get more playing time this week, though Xavier Hutchinson and Kayshon Boutte are more likely to take snaps in two-wide sets. Both have maintained consistently low target rates across multiple years of significant playing time, so Noel could make an impact even if he's just the No. 3 receiver. |
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Kayshon Boutte Kayshon Boutte Set for larger role
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 5:23 PM
Boutte is in line for a larger role with Nico Collins (hamstring) ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bengals, Aaron Wilson of SportsTalk790AM reports.
Analysis: Boutte was targeted on just two of 25 routes in a Week 1 loss to Buffalo, catching one pass for 21 yards. His 60 percent route share was fourth on the team, behind Collins (86 percent), TE Dalton Schultz (71 percent) and WR Xavier Hutchinson (69 percent). With Collins out of the equation, Hutchinson and Boutte are the safest bets to take WR snaps, with Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne also having roles. The Texans also may lean into multi-TE formations after using 11 personnel on 58 percent of snaps in their season opener. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Ruled out for Week 2
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 3:11 PM
Collins (hamstring) will not play Sunday against the Bengals.
Analysis: Collins injured his hamstring during Wednesday's practice and wasn't able to return Thursday or Friday. With his absence confirmed, the Texans have Kayshon Boutte, Xavier Hutchinson, Jaylin Noel and Jared Wayne as their healthy options at wide receiver. Collins typically accounts for more than one-fourth of Houston's targets, so his absence also could push some volume toward the team's RBs and TEs. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Not spotted at Friday's practice
Fri, Sep 18, 2026, 10:56 AM
Collins (hamstring) wasn't spotted at the start of Friday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.
Analysis: With Collins now absent from the media-access portion of practice after being listed as a non-participant Thursday, his status for Sunday's game against the Bengals remains in doubt. The Texans' final injury report may offer more clarity Friday afternoon. |
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Misses practice Thursday
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 5:06 PM
Clowney (knee) did not practice Thursday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Head coach DeMeco Ryans stated Clowney would practice Thursday after missing Wednesday's session. However, that wasn't the case. The 33-year-old has battled multiple injuries of late, but it didn't stop him from suiting up for Sunday's 36-31 loss to Buffalo in Week 1. Clowney will have another opportunity to practice Friday. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Listed as non-participant
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 4:18 PM
Collins (hamstring) was listed as a non-participant on Thursday's injury report.
Analysis: Collins injured his hamstring at Wednesday's practice, and although he was listed as limited on Houston's first practice report of the week, he was tagged as a 'DNP' a day later. He's believed to be dealing with a Grade 1 strain and reportedly is not facing an extended absence, but his availability for Week 2 will likely hinge on whether or not he can get any work in at Friday's session. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Slated to sit out Thursday's practice
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 11:33 AM
Collins (hamstring) wasn't on the field during the media-access portion of Thursday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Wilson relays that Collins has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 hamstring strain following an MRI, with the injury putting his availability "in jeopardy" for Sunday's game against the Bengals, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN. Collins will still have one more chance to mix into drills before the end of the week, but if he isn't able to practice in some capacity Friday, the Texans could rule him out ahead of Sunday. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Injury seemingly not serious
Thu, Sep 17, 2026, 5:47 AM
Collins met with doctors after injuring his hamstring at Wednesday's practice, and although the injury does not seem serious, his status for Week 2 "is in jeopardy," Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Analysis: There was concern about Collins' status after he popped up on Wednesday's injury report and was sent for tests on his injured hamstring, but the early indication is he is not dealing with a serious setback. Collins dealt with a hamstring issue in the past and will not be afforded much time before Sunday's matchup with the Bengals, so while the long-term outlook appears positive he could miss at least one game. |
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Nico Collins Nico Collins Slated for tests on hamstring injury
Wed, Sep 16, 2026, 6:07 PM
Collins is undergoing tests on a hamstring injury that limited him at Wednesday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Analysis: Collins showed up out of the blue on the Texans' first Week 2 practice report, and the aforementioned testing will determine the severity of the injury. He previously missed five games during the 2024 season due to a hamstring issue, so Houston's decision to look into the current concern further is a prudent one. Collins' status will continue to be watched as the week goes on to get a sense of his ability to play Sunday versus the Bengals. |
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