The Houston Texans are likely to be without star wide receiver Tank Dell in their upcoming game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Dell is expected to miss Sunday’s contest due to a chest injury, as reported by *Click2Houston*. The Texans, who are 2-1 after suffering a 34-7 blowout loss to the Minnesota Vikings, are hoping to bounce back at home with second-year quarterback C.J. Stroud leading the charge.
In addition to Dell, the Texans have other players dealing with injuries. Running backs Joe Mixon (ankle) and Dameon Pierce (hamstring) did not participate in practice, while defensive tackle Foley Fatukasi (shoulder) and center Jarrett Patterson (calf) were limited. Safety Jimmy Ward also remains limited with a groin injury.
On a positive note, offensive tackle Kenyon Green, who was limited earlier in the week with an illness, has been taken off the injury report. Tight end Dalton Schultz, dealing with an ankle issue, returned to practice on Thursday.
Jarrett Patterson, who was struggling with a calf injury, also made his way back to practice, and Fatukasi, who missed Wednesday’s session, was limited in Thursday’s practice due to his shoulder
injury.
The Texans are facing a potential setback with wide receiver Nico Collins, who was added to the injury report as a limited participant due to a hamstring injury. Despite the depth in their receiving corps, injuries like these are always concerning for any team.
The 0-3 Jaguars present an opportunity for the Texans to recover from their recent loss and improve their record. However, after scoring just seven points in their previous game, the Texans’ offense will need to show significant improvement to secure a victory. With key players like Mixon and Pierce likely sidelined, Houston’s depth will have to step up in a big way on Sunday.
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