The Houston Texans are riding a two-game winning streak after starting the season 0-4. They have the first place New York Giants next at home, and they can’t afford to lose this game.
Houston is heavily favored to win this matchup, but they still have to go out there and execute against a team with a better record than them.
Here’s a look at the final Houston injury report:
-DB Jalen Pitre (Shoulder / OUT)
-RG Reed Blankenship (Concussion / OUT)
-RB David Montgomery (Groin / OUT)
-OT Blake Fisher (Thumb / OUT)
-LB Azeez Al-Shaair (Knee)
-WR Tank Dell (Knee / QUESTIONABLE)
-LB Henry To’oTo’o (Back)
– AT Ed Ingram (Hip / Back)
-TE Dalton Schultz (Quad)
The biggest story of the week is the expected return of Tank Dell. Dell has been sidelined for nearly two years and is expected to return to the lineup this weekend against the Giants.
Houston will lose several starters on defense, including starting running back David Montgomery. The Texans will lean heavily on Woody Marks in his absence.
If Houston can extend their winning streak to three games, it will be a big step in the right direction for the team moving forward.