SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
HOUSTON TEXANS 7-5 · 1ST IN AFC SOUTH
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Texans' rookie QB Mills to face Panthers' top-ranked defense Houston Texans rookie quarterback Davis Mills will make his first career start Thursday night against a Carolina Panthers defense that ranks...
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Joey Slye - Set to kick for Houston in Week 3 The Texans elevated Slye from the practice squad Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Slye is set for a third straight turn as Houston's placekicker, as Ka'imi Fairbairn won't be eligible to come off injured reserve until Week 4 at the earliest. In last weekend's loss to Cleveland, the Texans only afforded Slye one field-goal attempt, which he missed. Now, with rookie Davis Mills set to helm Houston's offense Thursday against the Panthers, Slye could have limited scoring opportunities once again.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Carolina Panthers vs. Houston Texans ' Week 3 NFL Game Preview
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • YOUTUBE
Panthers, off to 2-0 start, visit Texans in prime time
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SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
NFL NOTEBOOK: Texans start, Panthers defence qualify as early surprises Two weeks into the season, the Houston Texans might be the NFL’s biggest surprise.
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Top 10 experiences for Thursday Night Football ' Texans vs. Panthers Join us for Texans Gameday at NRG Stadium on Thursday night as the Texans take on the Carolina Panthers in Week 3 of the 2021 NFL Season.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Know Your Foe ' Carolina Panthers, Week 3 Houston Texans Team Analyst John Harris breaks down the Texans-Panthers matchup going into Week 3 of the 2021 NFL Season.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
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Justin Reid - Doesn't practice Tuesday Reid (knee) didn't participate in practice Tuesday, but he will be available Thursday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.
Impact Reid didn't practice Tuesday after being limited Monday. Coach David Culley said that despite the knee injury, Reid will be available for Thursday's matchup against the Panthers. The 24-year-old safety has recorded an interception in each of the first two games this season.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Kamu Grugier-Hill - Doesn't practice Tuesday Grugier-Hill (knee) didn't participate in practice Tuesday.
Impact Grugier-Hill didn't practice Tuesday after being a limited participant Monday. The 27-year-old linebacker totaled nine tackles, a sack and a forced fumble against the Browns in Week 2. He will likely have to practice in some capacity to suit up against the Panthers on Thursday.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Terrance Mitchell - Doesn't practice Tuesday Mitchell (concussion) didn't participate in practice Tuesday.
Impact Mitchell has yet to practice this week and is unlikely to play Thursday against the Panthers. If the 29-year-old is sidelined, expect Tremon Smith and Desmond King to see increased snaps in Houston's secondary.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Amendola - Could face multi-week absence Amendola didn't practice Tuesday and could miss 2-to-3 weeks due to the thigh injury he suffered in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle report...
Impact Houston already placed another wideout Nico Collins (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday, and Amendola could soon join him if the Texans get the sense that the veteran slot man is trending toward the longer end of that estimated recovery timeline. The Texans have yet to provide many specifics about Amendola's injury or confirm the reported timeline, though head coach David Culley admitted Tuesday that the 35-year-old receiver likely won't play Thursday against the Panthers. Culley said that Anthony Miller would be active for the first time this season Thursday, and Miller will likely replace Amendola as Houston's primary option out of the slot.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Antony Auclair - Joins active roster The Texans signed Auclair from their practice squad to the active roster Tuesday, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Auclair has been elevated for both games this season and provided value as a stout run-blocking tight end. With Tyrod Taylor and Nico Collins on IR, Auclair likely will have a spot on the active roster for the next few weeks.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Collins - Heads to IR The Texans placed Collins (shoulder) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact The roster move ensures that Collins won't be available to play for the Texans until their Week 6 matchup with the Colts on Oct. 17. Though the details regarding Collins' shoulder injury remain vague, prior reports suggested that he'll be in store for a 3-to-4-week recovery timeline. Houston added tight end Antony Auclair from the practice squad to take Collins' spot on the 53-man roster.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrod Taylor - Moved to IR The Texans placed Taylor (hamstring) on injured reserve Tuesday.
Impact Head coach David Culley already ruled Taylor out two days in advance of Thursday's game against the Panthers after the quarterback strained his left hamstring in Sunday's loss to the Browns, but the 32-year-old signal-caller's move to IR means he'll be sidelined through at least Week 5. Rookie third-round pick Davis Mills is the next man up on the depth chart, and if healthy, he'll presumably start at least the Texans' next three games while the organization remains content to keep Deshaun Watson inactive.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Justin Reid - Interception in back-to-back games Reid (knee) posted four solo tackles, one interception, one forced fumble and one pass deflection during Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns.
Impact Reid has intercepted a pass in back-to-back weeks to start the season after failing to record one across 13 games last year. The 24-year-old safety picked up a minor knee injury during the contest, but he should be able to suit up for Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
David Culley outlines QB plans vs. Panthers Houston Texans Head Coach David Culley gave an update on the QB and backup QB situation heading into a short week against the Carolina Panth...
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM
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SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • NFL.COM
Which quarterback will the Panthers face against the Texans? It won't be Tyrod Taylor The Houston Texans have officially ruled out starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor for Thursday’s game against the Panthers.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Nico Collins - Ruled out for Week 3 Texans head coach David Culley confirmed Tuesday that Collins (shoulder) won't play Thursday against the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Houston hasn't offered up many details on the shoulder injury Collins suffered in the Week 2 loss to the Browns, but Culley said Monday that the rookie's medical concern is "pretty significant," per Kubena. Meanwhile, Adam Schefter of ESPN reported that Collins is likely facing a 3-to-4-week recovery timeline from the injury, making the 22-year-old a candidate for injured reserve. Culley indicated that Jordan Veasy and/or Chris Moore could be elevated from the practice squad ahead of Thursday's game to give the Texans another perimeter receiver. Through his first two NFL contests, Collins hauled in two of four targets for 39 yards across 45 offensive snaps.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Anthony Miller - Will make team debut Thursday Texans head coach David Culley said Miller will be active for Thursday's game against the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Impact Miller was inactive for the Texans' first two games of the season in coach's decision, but a dislocated shoulder suffered in Houston's preseason opener may have factored into him being scratched to some degree. Regardless, Miller is apparently healthy now, and he'll have the opportunity to stake his claim to a regular lineup spot with Houston with rookie wideout Nico Collins (shoulder) already ruled out for Week 3 and veteran slot man Danny Amendola (hamstring) considered unlikely to play. Miller is the top candidate to replace Amendola in the slot, and if Miller can quickly demonstrate a rapport with rookie signal-caller Davis Mills, he could remain ahead of Amendola in the pecking order heading into Week 4.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
