The Houston Texans stumbled their way through Week 12 with a less than desirable showing against the Cincinnati Bengals — there was a lot more bad than good.
Although there were points during the game where there was hope for them to erase their deficit, the Bengals quickly made plays to keep the Texans at bay.
Now that’s all over, the team now faces and will focus on the Tennessee Titans for the last time this season.
They beat them quite highhandedly last month 30-16 at LP Field.
I’d expect the same to happen for tomorrow.
Here’s a few maladies to pay attention to as both teams take the field tomorrow afternoon.
Take a look:
For the Houston Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report:
- ILBMax Bullough, Hamstring
- OTTyson Clabo, Foot
- ILBBrian Cushing, Knee
- OLBJadeveon Clowney, Knee
- ILBAkeem Dent, Neck
- RBArian Foster, Groin
- CBKareem Jackson, Knee
- CBJohnathan Joseph, Knee
- WRAndre Johnson, Non-injury related
- SKendrick Lewis, Knee
- ILBMike Mohamed, Hip
- CBDarryl Morris, Thigh
- DTRyan Pickett, Back
- SD.J. Swearinger, Ankle
- ILBJeff Tarpinian, Knee
Clowney and Jackson have been ruled out for Sunday. Dent is listed as questionable. Bullough, Clabo, Cushing, Foster, Joseph, Johnson, Lewis, Mohamed, Morris, Pickett, Swearinger and Tarpinian are probable and are good to go.
After being involved in a season-high 49 defensive snaps last week against the Bengals — 60 percent of the plays — Clowney is suffering another setback with his knee and is in a great deal of pain as it continues to swell.
ESPN’s Tania Ganguli reports:
I think the Texans should just shut Clowney down for the season and try it again next year. Their medical staff needs to figure out what is causing the swelling so he can be as good as new next season. No word yet fromBill O’Brienor the rest of the team’s brass on if he will be placed on the injured reserve list.
The Houston Texans’ Drew Dougherty reports:
RT@DoughertyDrew: "I wouldn't say at this point."-O'Brien on whether or not the#Texansare considering putting Jadeveon Clowney on IR.
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans)November 28, 2014
Jackson is close to returning — he will be out this week but has a chance to play next Sunday against the Jacksonville Jaguars.
The Houston Chronicle’s Brian T. Smith reports:
Kareem Jackson won't play vs.#Titans. Could return vs.#Jaguarsnext week.#NFL
— Brian T. Smith (@BTSmithUK)November 26, 2014
Dent will likely be a game-time decision butJustin Tuggle— the likely replacement — will be ready to slide into his spot if he can’t go.
And here’s the injury report for the Tennessee Titans:
- SMichael Griffin, Shoulder
- DBMarqueston Huff, Hamstring
- TTaylor Lewan, Ankle
- RBDexter McCluster, Concussion
- TMichael Oher, Toe
- RBLeon Washington, Hamstring
- DEKamerion Wimbley, Hamstring
- CBBlidi Wreh-Wilson, Back
Wimbley has been ruled out for Sunday. Griffin, Lewan, Oher and Huff are listed as questionable. McCluster, Wreh-Wilson and Washington are probable. Lewan and Oher are two big pieces to the Titans’ offensive line on the left and right of the line and they haven’t practiced all week as they heal from their respective injuries.Byron StingilyandWill Svitekwill be ready to go if needed.
According to the Titans’ head coachKen Whisenhunt, they’ll likely be game-time decisions:
#Titanscoach Ken Whisenhunt said Taylor Lewan and Michael Oher will be questionable for Sunday, most likely game time decisions.
— Titans (Oilers Version) (@Titans)November 28, 2014
The Titans’ secondary is also banged-up. Griffin is the starting free safety with Huff being his primary backup. Griffin did practice a bit this week albeit limited.Daimion Staffordwill be ready to step in wherever he’s needed if one or both of them aren’t a-go for Sunday’s contest.
Griffin said he will be on the field and play through his shoulder injury suffered off acheap shot on wide receiver Brad Smith last Sundayagainst the Philadelphia Eagles.
Terry McCormick of TitanInsider.com reports:
Michael Griffin said he will play this Sunday for#Titans. Will play through shoulder injury.
— Terry McCormick (@terrymc13)November 28, 2014
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Wimbley also was injured last Sunday and key piece to their defensive line.Coach Whisenhunt is unsure of how longhe will be out.
And there you have it — the Titans are certainly more beat-up than the Texans so it’s time for them to take advantage!
The Texans host the Titans atNRG Stadiumtomorrow.
Kickoff is scheduled fornoon CST.
The game will be televised onCBSand broadcast on610 SportsRadio AM/100.3 (KILT).
Go Texans!
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