One week after scoring 26 unanswered points in a come-from-behind victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Texans' offense had a sluggish day against the AFC South's last-place team. However, one positive takeaway from Houston's unimpressive outing was Woody Marks' second-straight game being utilized as the team's featured back. Marks played 65.7% of Houston's snaps and commanded 18 of the Texans 21 RB carries in their 16-13 vicotry.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) is "uncertain" for Thursday night's game vs. the Bills, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Stroud remained sidelined in practice all week, still experiencing concussion symptoms, and was ruled out for today's game on Thursday. We'll track his progress this coming week but are tentatively expecting QB Davis Mills to start against Buffalo.

The Texans have ruled DB Jalen Pitre out for Sunday's game against the Titans because of his concussion. The absence of Houston's slot-coverage guy improves the matchup for Chimere Dike, Tennessee's primary slot WR. He's still a low-level fantasy play, though.

Texans K Ka’imi Fairbairn (right quad) is out for Sunday’s game vs. the Titans. Matthew Wright will kick again for Houston and is a viable fantasy play with Houston favored by six points against the hapless Titans.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) is out for Sunday's game vs. the Titans, HC Demeco Ryans said Thursday. Stroud is struggling to make it back from his second documented concussion. We'll see if he can get cleared for Week 12's meeting with the Bills. QB Davis Mills makes his second straight start this weekend. He was good enough in last week's comeback win over the Jaguars, but his fantasy score was boosted by 45 pass attempts. Don't expect nearly that much volume on Sunday with the Texans 6-point favorites against the Titans. Mills is just a low-end QB2 this week, but WR Nico Collins can safely stay in fantasy lineups.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) remained sidelined for Wednesday's practice. Insider Aaron Wilson confirms that Stroud is still experiencing concussion symptoms and that QB Davis Mills is on track to make his second straight start. Mills tallied a 292-2-1 passing line last week, but it came on 45 attempts in a comeback win over the Jaguars. He completed just 60% of his passes at 6.5 yards per attempt. Mills gets another plus matchup vs. the Titans this weekend, but he's highly unlikely to throw it anywhere close to 45 times. He's just a low-end QB2. Mills targeted WR Nico Collins on 33% of his passes last week, though, so Collins should remain in fantasy lineups as a low-end WR1.

Texans RB Woody Marks suffered a right leg injury in the first quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Jaguars. He appeared to grab at his Achilles as he tried to get off the field, but we'll update the rookie's status when we learn more.

Update: Marks returned on Houston's next possession. Exhale!

Texans RB Nick Chubb (foot) is not listed on the final injury report after putting in a full practice on Friday. He should be ready for his usual committee role alongside RB Woody Marks in this weekend’s game vs. the Jaguars.

The Texans have ruled DB Jalen Pitre out for Sunday's game against the Jaguars with a concussion. His absence likely means full playing time for S/CB M.J. Stewart. Edge Will Anderson, meanwhile, carries no injury designation after finishing the week with a full practice. He opened by missing Wednesday's workout with a quad injury but appears good to go.

Texans RB Nick Chubb (foot) returned to a limited practice on Thursday. That should have him on track to play vs. the Jaguars this weekend, but we'll see how he's listed on the final injury report tomorrow.

Texans K Ka'imi Fairbairn (quad) is not expected to be available for this weekend's game vs. the Jaguars, HC Demeco Ryans said Wednesday. Matthew Wright will step in for Fairbairn but isn't a recommended fantasy play with Houston implied for only 18 points.

Texans RB Nick Chubb (foot) did not practice on Wednesday. We don't have any other info on the foot ailment but will keep tabs on Chubb's status over the next few days. It's worth remembering that his 2024 season ended with a broken foot in Week 15. Chubb's absence vs. the Jaguars this weekend would boost RB Woody Marks' fantasy value and make him a strong RB2 play.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud (concussion) won't play vs. the Jaguars this weekend, HC Demeco Ryans said. Stroud didn't practice on Wednesday as he works through the protocol. He should have a good chance to make it back for Week 11, but it'll be QB Davis Mills under center for Houston against the Jaguars on Sunday. Mills completed just 57% of his passes at 4.6 yards per attempt in relief of Stroud last week, although that came against a tough Broncos defense. He was better in 26 starts across 2021 and 2022, posting a 63.6% completion rate and 6.6 yards per attempt. Mills is certainly a downgrade for the Texans offense, but at least WR Nico Collins should remain in fantasy lineups against a bad Jaguars secondary.

Texans WR Nico Collins returned Sunday after missing Week 8 with a concussion. He led the team in targets (11), receptions (7), and receiving yards (75) despite losing C.J. Stroud to a first-half concussion.

Texans TE Dalton Schultz posted 6 receptions for 77 yards in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. He led the team in receiving yards while ranking second in targets and catches.

Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson tallied 3 receptions for 30 yards among five targets in Sunday's loss to the Broncos. That ranked just fourth among Houston players in targets and catches but positioned him ahead of rookie WR Jayden Higgins. The second-round pick caught his only target for 4 yards, losing playing time to the returning veterans at WR.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud suffered an apparent concussion in the second quarter of Sunday's game vs. the Broncos. He took a big hit on a scramble and slammed his head against the turf. We'll update his status when we know more, but don't expect to see Stroud again today. QB Davis Mills is Houston's backup.

Update: Stroud has been ruled out with a concussion.

Texans TE Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is active for today’s game vs. the Broncos. He only practiced on Friday, so it’s safe to assume he won’t be at 100% for this one. Schultz isn’t a recommended Week 9 fantasy start.

Texans TE Dalton Schultz (knee, shoulder) is expected to play vs. the Broncos today, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport. Schultz didn't practice on Wednesday or Thursday but put in a full workout on Friday. The knee and shoulder injuries still add risk to Schultz, who also faces Denver's seventh-ranked TE defense. He's not a recommended fantasy start this week.

Texans WRs Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) are off the final Week 9 injury report. Neither guy should be limited in Sunday’s game vs. the Broncos. Collins catches a break with All-Pro CB Pat Surtain out with a pectoral injury, although Denver’s secondary still boasts plenty of talent. Kirk has operated as Houston’s primary slot receiver when healthy this season but could lose some snaps to rookie WR Jaylin Noel going forward. Try to keep Kirk out of Week 9 fantasy lineups.