OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
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LB chatter & more ' Dear Drew Drew Dougherty of Texans TV answered fan questions about the linebacker corps, a possible free agent signing and more.
Transcripts: 10-6-2021 Press Conferences Houston Texans Head Coach David Culley and players spoke to the media.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Kevin Pierre-Louis - Returns to practice Wednesday The Texans designated Pierre-Louis (hamstring) to return from injured reserve Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Pierre-Louis has yet to play this season after he was placed on the Texans' IR right before their team's Week 1 contest against the Jaguars. Now, the linebacker is back on the practice field, and the Texans have three weeks to add Pierre-Louis to the active roster, or else he'll remain on IR for the remainder of the season.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
WR Danny Amendola eyeing return vs. Patriots The Houston Texans will get another veteran target back on the field for rookie QB Davis Mills.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Know Your Foe ' New England Patriots, Week 5 Houston Texans Team Analyst John Harris breaks down the Texans-Patriots matchup going into Week 5 of the 2021 NFL Season.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans continue to neglect youth movement despite lost season The Houston Texans released WR Anthony Miller, which signals they are neglecting the youth movement despite a season more about process than...
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Kevin Pierre-Louis - Receives return designation Pierre-Louis (hamstring) was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday.
Impact Pierre-Louis is now back at practice after missing the first four games of the season due to the hamstring injury. The move opens a 21-day practice window in which the linebacker can be added back to the active roster.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zach Cunningham - Back from COVID list Cunningham (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday.
Impact Cunningham was placed on the COVID list last week as a close contact and missed Sunday's loss to Buffalo, but he's since cleared the health and safety protocols. The 26-year-old should return to his every-down role for the Texans at inside linebacker.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Deshaun Watson - Not practicing again Watson (non injury-related) didn't practice Wednesday.
Impact Watson figures to be a non-participant and healthy scratch for the fifth straight week. Davis Mills will start at quarterback for the Texans this Sunday against the Patriots.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texans activate LB Zach Cunningham off COVID-19 reserve among other roster moves The Houston Texans have activated linebacker Zach Cunningham from the COVID-19 reserve among other roster transactions.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Patriots vs. Texans odds, picks and trends: Expert predictions for Week 5 game See odds, expert selections and storylines for Week 5's game between the Patriots and the Texans.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Belestrator: How to contain Brandin Cooks and Phillip Lindsay Coach Belichick and Scott Zolak break down the Houston Texans Brandin Cooks, Phillip Lindsay and more on this edition of the Belestrator. Fo...
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Rex Burkhead - Trending toward Week 5 absence Burkhead (hip) didn't practice Wednesday and is expected to miss Sunday's contest against the Patriots, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Burkhead has been non-existent for the Texans offense this year, as he didn't pick up his first carry of the season until Week 4. Assuming he ends up sitting out this weekend, Burkhead's absence shouldn't dramatically alter Houston's game plan.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Amendola - Back at practice Amendola (thigh) will practice Wednesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Amendola missed the Texans' last two games, but his return to practice Wednesday -- even in a limited fashion -- suggests that he could be ready to play Sunday against the Patriots. If active this weekend, Amendola would presumably step in as the top slot man in Houston's offense, after the Texans cut his main competition at the position (Anthony Miller) earlier Wednesday.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Patriots vs. Texans preview ' Week 5 Here's everything you need to know before the New England Patriots take on the Houston Texans in Week 5 of the 2021 NFL season.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • NFL.COM
Kansas City Chiefs reassume pole position in Nick Wright's Week 5 NFL tiers
One team has reestablished itself as the cream of the crop in Nick Wright's latest tiers. Check out where all 32 teams stand.OCTOBER 6, 2021
2021 Founder's Day to honor legacy and memory of Bob McNair In celebration of Founder's Day, the Texans will deliver welcome kits and handwritten notes of encouragement to residents at the American Ca...
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Week 5 Fantasy Picks: Start 'Em, Sit 'Em for Patriots vs Texans Fantasy football picks for the New England Patriots vs Houston Texans Week 5 matchup, including Brandin Cooks, Nelson Agholor and Mark Ingra...
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Lonnie Johnson Jr. - Grabs INT in loss Johnson recorded eight tackles (five solo), one pass breakup and one interception during Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.
Impact Johnson intercepted quarterback Josh Allen on the Bills' first offensive play of the contest, but his play did little to create any momentum for the Texans in what quickly turned into a blowout loss. The third-year pro played 100 and 83 percent of defensive snaps in the Texans previous two games.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Christian Kirksey - Productive in blowout lost Kirksey had seven tackles (four solo) and one pass breakup during Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.
Impact Kirksey boasts 29 total tackles through the first four weeks of the season. His weekly floor for tackles makes him a reliable weekly IDP asset. In Week 5 the Texans are slated to face off against New England.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Desmond King II - Impressive tackling day King recorded nine tackles (eight solo) and one forced fumble during Sunday's 40-0 loss to the Bills.
Impact King racked up stats during Sunday's blowout loss, a contest in which he played 100 percent of defensive snaps for the first time this season. However, in Weeks 2 and 3, the veteran only played 26 and 46 percent of defensive snaps, respectively, so he isn't yet easy to trust for fantasy purposes.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
From Detroit to the NFL: Desmond King ll, Tavierre Thomas ' Daily Brew Houston Texans DB Desmond King II and DB Tavierre Thomas never thought they would one day be teammates in the NFL.
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Improvements, returners and more ' Dear Drew Drew Dougherty of Texans TV answered fan questions about what must happen for the Texans to improve, when Tyrod Taylor might return and more...
OCTOBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans and Patriots share several key connections Houston and New England, from top to bottom, share a slew of connections.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans to celebrate Pink Ribbon Day on Sunday The Texans hosts the Patriots on Sunday at NRG Stadium, and it'll also be the annual Pink Ribbon Day presented by Kroger.
OCTOBER 5, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
