Houston Texans Vs. Atlanta Falcons: Week 4 Injury Report

ByBrian K. Patterson|Oct 3, 2015, 12:56 PM EDT

As both the Houston Texans and the Atlanta Falcons take the field, here’s a few injuries that you need to know about:

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For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report:

SLonnie Ballentine, Knee

ILBAkeem Dent, Hamstring

RBJonathan Grimes, Knee

TDuane Brown, Hand

RBArian Foster, Groin

GBrandon Brooks, Ankle

OLBJadeveon Clowney, Shoulder

CBJohnathan Joseph, Hip

QBRyan Mallett, Chest

TDerek Newton, Ankle

SEddie Pleasant, Thigh

GXavier Su’a-Filo, Calf

Ballentine, Dent and Grimes have been ruled OUT. Brown and Foster are listed as questionable. Brooks, Clowney, Joseph, Mallett, Newton, Pleasant and Su’a-Filo are probable and good to go.

Houston Texans’ Tidbits:

Arian Foster:Our coveted top running back is getting ever-closer to returning back to the field. He did practice all this week — albeit limited — andBill O’Brienhas mentioned that he looks“good.”Foster said at yesterday’s presserthat he feels like he has a chance to play against the Falcons this Sunday.He also mentioned that the doctor who carried out his surgerysaid that the best rehab is to get out there and play. He has been ruled a game-time decision by the Texans. In my opinion, it’s highly likely we’ll see him out there but it things may be gradual in terms of carries withAlfred Bluetaking the lead.

Duane Brown:Our beloved left tackle is ready to return back to the field. Although he was limited in practice Friday, he practiced in full Thursdayand he said it felt amazing.He has been the key missing ingredient on the offensive line and all the woes that this group had faced previously should be shored with his presence. Although Brown has too been officially ruled as a game-time decision,he said that “I’ll be out there.”I certainly believe him as well.

Xavier Su’a-Filo: For the first time in nearly an eternity, Su’a-Filo will be probable for a football game. He has been dealing ankle and calf injuries for goodness knows how long but he has practiced in full this week and it seems he’s prime to make his debut to which has marred with all he has been going through.Oday Aboushimay get the start as he is a proven vet that can get the job the done but the consensus is that he is in the running to eventually win the position at first-string. It will be great to see him out there and we’ll have to see how his presence has an overall impact on the offensive line’s prowess.

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And here’s the injury report for the Atlanta Falcons:

SRicardo Allen, Knee

RBTevin Coleman, Ribs

WRDevin Hester, Toe

TEJacob Tamme, Concussion

RBDevonta Freeman, Toe

WRJulio Jones, Toe/Hamstring

LBBrooks Reed, Groin

Allen, Coleman, Hester and Tamme have been ruled OUT. Freeman, Jones and Reed are probable.

Ricardo Allen:Allen has been limited in practice all week as he recovers from a sprain of his medial collateral ligament (MCL)in his left knee. He has been ruled out because it normally takes a week or two to get normalcy out of the affected area after healing. Undrafted rookieRobenson Thereziewho has 18 defensive snaps in relief on the season. The Texans could use this rookie’s inexperience to their advantage — he gave up a 67-yard touchdown offOdell BeckhamJr. in their Week 2 match up against the New York Giants. The Falcons also haveKemal Ishmaelas someone else to fill the void at free safety.