Houston Texans
Tracking 11 players with current injury reports. Check the upcoming matchup and player updates below.
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turf toe
Blake FisherOT Injuredthumb
David MontgomeryRB Injuredgroin
Jalen PitreS InjuredAC joint shoulder sprain
Reed BlankenshipS Injuredconcussion and hand
Jake HummelLB Injuredabdominal-groin
Mario Edwards Jr.DT IRknee
Ali GayeDE InjuredInjury update
Dylan HortonDE IRTorn Achilles
K.C. OssaiLB IRInjury update
Jayden HigginsWR IRTorn ACL
Houston will lack Pitre's physical nickel coverage and run support while starting safety Reed Blankenship is out as well. The Texans must fill the slot and deep zones with a thinner defensive-back rotation against New York.
Houston will be without its starting strong safety while Jalen Pitre is also sidelined. M.J. Stewart and the other available defensive backs must cover more deep-safety and underneath assignments against New York.
Houston loses another edge option from a group already dealing with Dylan Horton's season-ending Achilles injury. The immediate consequence is defensive depth rather than a change to the league's No. 3 PFM defense.
Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that Jaylin Noel sustained a turf toe injury against the Giants.
Tank Dell is active for Houston and carries no Week 7 injury designation after his knee injury.
Dalton Schultz was cleared on October 23, 2026. Dalton Schultz finished the Week 7 official report as a full participant with no game designation. The tracked quadriceps injury is resolved.
Azeez Al-Shaair was cleared on October 23, 2026. Azeez Al-Shaair finished the Week 7 official report as a full participant with no game designation. The tracked knee injury is resolved.
Houston ruled out Reed Blankenship against the Giants with concussion and hand injuries.
Houston ruled out Jalen Pitre against New York with a shoulder injury.
Houston ruled out Blake Fisher against New York with a thumb injury.
Houston ruled out David Montgomery against New York with a groin injury.
Tank Dell practiced fully throughout the week but is questionable against New York as he works back from his knee injury.
David Montgomery is not expected to play Sunday against the Giants with a groin injury, NFL reporter Aaron Wilson reported Friday.