DFS Alerts
Keke Coutee is Inactive, Will Fuller is Active
Coutee appears to be a healthy scratch, while Fuller is set to return after missing three games. Fuller will be a risky pick with upside, as he is coming back from a hamstring injury, the type of injury that can be re-aggravated easily.
As reported by: Texans PR Other tagged players: Will Fuller, Deshaun Watson
Raheem Mostert (Knee) Practices Fully; Matt Breida (Ankle) Does Not Practice Thursday
Mostert practiced fully after being limited yesterday, meaning he should play Sunday. Even with Breida out last week, Mostert only got 8 touches for 27 total yards. Breida does appear on pace to miss his second straight game after being out again Thursday.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner Other tagged players: Matt Breida George Kittle (Knee/Ankle), Deebo Samuel (Shoulder), Emmanuel Sanders (Ribs) Limited in Practice Thursday
All three players progressed from sitting out Wednesday to being limited Thursday and have a good chance to play Sunday. Both Sanders and Samuel played last week, while Kittle has been out since Week 9. His return would push Ross Dwelley back into his normal backup role.
As reported by: Nick Wagoner Other tagged players: Deebo Samuel, Emmanuel Sanders, Ross Dwelley Paul Richardson (Hamstring) Practices Fully Thursday
Richardson practiced fully Thursday after being limited Wednesday. He was out last week but is on track to return Sunday when the Redskins face the Lions.
As reported by: Craig Hoffman Texans Activate TE Jordan Thomas off Reserve/Injured List
Thomas was activated Thursday off the Reserve/Injured List, giving the Texans a third TE going forward. Last season he had 20 catches on 27 targets, 215 yards and 4 TDs in 16 games for the Texans, so he does have some skill in the passing game.
As reported by: Texans PR Other tagged players: Darren Fells, Jordan Akins Tim Patrick (Shoulder) Limited in Practice Thursday
Patrick is improving, getting a limited practice in Thursday after sitting out Wednesday. He is expected to play Sunday vs the Bills and will try to build on his 4 catches and 77 yards last week.
As reported by: Ryan O'Halloran Devonta Freeman (Foot), Austin Hooper (Knee) Do Not Practice Thursday
Hooper and Freeman are not expected to play this week as they both missed their second straight practice. Jaeden Graham and Luke Stocker will get a boost at TE, while Brian Hill should be in for a large role at RB against the Bucs Sunday.
As reported by: D. Orlando Ledbetter Other tagged players: Austin Hooper, Jaeden Graham, Luke Stocker, Brian Hill Matt Ryan (Ankle), Julio Jones (Foot) Practice Fully Thursday
Both Ryan and Jones took a step forward Thursday and are expected to play this week. They have a fantastic match-up this week against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, one of the worst pass defenses in the NFL.
As reported by: D. Orlando Ledbetter Other tagged players: Julio Jones Phillip Dorsett (Concussion) Limited Thursday; Mohamed Sanu (Ankle) Does Not Practice
Dorsett is improving and was able to get a limited practice in Thursday. He still needs to clear the concussion protocol, but he has a shot at playing Sunday. Sanu was held out of his second straight practice and he is unlikely to play this week.
As reported by: Mike Reiss Other tagged players: Mohamed Sanu Diontae Johnson (Concussion), Nick Vannett (Illness) Practice Fully Thursday
Johnson once again practiced fully and somehow has a chance to play just 10 days after bleeding out of his ear from a concussion. Vannett practiced fully Thursday after dealing with an illness and will play Sunday.
As reported by: Brooke Pryor Other tagged players: Nick Vannett Malcolm Brown (Personal) Not With Team Thursday, Still Expected to Play Monday
Brown left the team for the birth of his child. He is expected back in time to play Monday, but there is a chance he won’t return in time.
As reported by: Lindsey Thiry Robert Woods (Personal) Rejoins Rams, Will Practice Thursday
Woods has rejoined the Rams and will practice with the team today. His status for Monday hasn’t been confirmed, but he is expected to play.
As reported by: Lindsey Thiry Other tagged players: Jared Goff Dede Westbrook (Illness), Seth DeValve (Oblique) Do Not Practice Thursday
Westbrook was a new addition to the injury report with an undisclosed illness. He still should play Sunday, but his Friday status will be important to monitor. DeValve missed his second straight practice and is likely out this week.
As reported by: Turron Davenport Other tagged players: Seth DeValve DJ Chark (Hamstring), Chris Conley (Hamstring) Practice Fully
Chark and Conley both got their first full practice of the week in Thursday, indicating they will play this week without issue. They take on a below average Titans pass defense Sunday.
As reported by: Turron Davenport Other tagged players: Chris Conley, Nick Foles Odell Beckham (Groin), Jarvis Landry (Hip) Limited in Practice Thursday
Both Beckham and Landry were limited for the second straight day Thursday. They’re both on track to play this week.
As reported by: Nate Ulrich Other tagged players: Jarvis Landry