As both the Houston Texans and the Jacksonville Jaguars take the field, here’s a few injuries that you need to know about.
For the Texans, here are the players that are listed on the injury report:
RBAlfred Blue, Calf
CBA.J. Bouye, Knee
OLBJadeveon Clowney, Foot
DEJared Crick, Back
QBB.J. Daniels, Chest
TERyan Griffin, Achilles
QBBrian Hoyer, Concussion/Ankle
CBKareem Jackson, Ankle
CBKevin Johnson, Foot
CBen Jones, Ankle
OLBWhitney Mercilus, Back
SRahim Moore, Illness
TDerek Newton, Elbow
DEJeoffrey Pagan, Illness
ILBBrian Peters, Chest
RBChris Polk, Knee
WRCecil ShortsIII, Hamstring
GXavier Su’a-Filo, Calf
DEJ.J. Watt, Groin/Hand
Clowney and Shorts have already been ruled OUT for Sunday. Pagan is listed as QUESTIONABLE. Blue, Bouye, Bullough, Crick, Daniels, Griffin, Hoyer, Jackson, Johnson, Jones, Mercilus, Moore, Newton, Peters, Polk, Su’a-Filo and Watt are PROBABLE.
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Houston Texans’ Tidbits:
Jadeveon Clowney: Clowney sustained an injury to his foot this past Sunday against the Tennessee Titans in the 2nd half. He didn’t return and has been a walking boot ever since.After examination, the Texans medical staff found no structural damageto his foot so it’s not bad as originally envisioned. There’s no word yet on if he’ll be available for the AFC Wild Card Game the Texans will likely host next weekend. In his stead, expect Mercilus to slide over to the JACK and help Watt out on the line. Clowney does have 4.5 sacks on the season.
Brian Hoyer: Hoyer had been practicing with the team but had still not passed through the final stages of the NFL’s concussion protocol.However, this past Wednesday, he was cleared to playand will be the starter this Sunday.
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And here’s the injury report for the Jacksonville Jaguars:
DETyson Alualu, Ankle
DEChris Clemons, Not Injury Related
SSJonathan Cyprien, Thigh
WRAllen Hurns, Thigh
OTLuke Joeckel, Back/Knee
DTAbry Jones, Knee
CBDemetrius McCray, Not Injury Related
DTRoy Miller, Knee
DEJared Odrick, Quad
OTJermey Parnell, Hamstring
LBHayes PullardIII, Hamstring
WRAllen Robinson, Shoulder
OLBTelvin Smith, Shoulder
RBT.J. Yeldon, Knee
Jones, Smith and Yeldon have already been ruled OUT for Sunday. Parnell and Pullard are listed as QUESTIONABLE. Alualu, Clemons, Cyprien, Hurns, Joeckel, McCray, Miller, Odrick and Robinson are PROBABLE.
Jacksonville Jaguars Tidbits:
T.J. Yeldon:The Jags have shut Yeldon down for the season after sustaining a knee injury Week 14. One of the Jags brightest stars, the rookie from Alabama was one of the key contributors that elevated the team’s offense to 10th in the league this season. Thankfully, the Texans’ defensive line doesn’t have to worry about trying to game plan for such an emerging talent. ExpectDenard Robinsonto get the bulk of the carries withBernard PierceandJoe Banyardto help out.
Telvin Smith: Smith has been battling a slight right shoulder separation for about a week causing him to miss practice for the first time in his career. Smith is truly a workhorse and he’s usually to handful for any opposing offensive line to cover. The Jags have also decided to shut him down for the season andJags’ head coach Gus Bradley says that his injury does not need any surgery at this moment.With him out, this certainly helps lighten the Texans’ workload a bit.Hayes Pullardis his primary backup but he’s questionable for Sunday so it remains to be seen who will step in Smith’s place if Pullard can’t go.
Jermey Parnell: Parnell strained his hamstring during last week’s contest against the New Orleans Saints. The offensive tackle didn’t return and will be a game-decision this Sunday.He was limited in practice this week so there’s a chance he’ll give it go, if he can’t,Sam Youngwill be ready to start in his place.
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The Texans back at home to close out the regular season against theJaguarsatNRG Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled fornoon CST.
The game will be televised onCBSand broadcast on610 SportsRadio AM/100.3 FM (KILT)&ESPN Deportes 1180 (KGOL) in Spanish.
Go Texans.
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