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Deshaun Watson won't play for Texans even with Tyrod Taylor injured, coach David Culley says If Tyrod Taylor can't play Thursday against the Panthers, rookie third-round pick David Mills will take the reins at quarterback for the Tex...
Carolina Panthers vs. Houston Texans picks, predictions: Who wins NFL Week 3 game? The\u00a0Carolina Panthers and Houston Texans face off on Thursday in a Week 3 NFL game. Which team will get the victory?
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • AZCENTRAL.COM
Deshaun Watson to be inactive Thursday despite Tyrod Taylor's injury Houston Texans coach David Culley said Monday that quarterback Deshaun Watson would still be inactive for Thursday’s upcoming game against t...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • WASHINGTONTIMES.COM
Taylor day to day with injury for Texans; Watson won't play
Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor is day to day with a hamstring injury as the Texans face a quick turnaround with a Thursday night game against CarolinaSEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Deshaun Watson - Won't play in Week 3 Coach David Culley indicated Monday that Watson will not be active for Thursday night's game against the Panthers, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.
Impact Based on the way the Texans have handled things over the first two weeks of the season, look for Watson to continue to be listed as DNP/Not Injury Related at practice before being ruled out on the team's final injury report heading into Thursday's contest. With Watson not in consideration for Week 3 activation, rookie Davis Mills would be in line to start at QB for Houston versus Carolina if Tyrod Taylor is unavailable due to the hamstring injury he suffered Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Terrance Mitchell - Enters concussion protocol Coach David Culley revealed Monday that Mitchell is in the concussion protocol, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Mitchell was forced out of Sunday's loss to the Browns due to his injury, and he'll have several steps to clear before he's able to return to the field. If the 29-year-old is unable to play in Thursday night's matchup against the Panthers, Tremon Smith and Desmond King will likely see increased work in Houston's secondary.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Danny Amendola - Could play Thursday Coach David Culley said Monday that Amendola (hamstring) could play in Thursday night's matchup against the Panthers, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Amendola left Sunday's Week 2 loss to the Browns with a hamstring injury after he recorded just one catch for nine yards. His status for Thursday's matchup will likely be determined based on his participation in practice ahead of the game.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nico Collins - Injury considered significant Coach David Culley said Monday that Collins (shoulder) is dealing with a "pretty significant" injury, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact Although Collins' injury is considered relatively significant, Culley didn't rule the receiver out for Thursday night's matchup against the Panthers. The 22-year-old has totaled two receptions for 39 yards across the first two weeks of the season, but Andre Roberts could see increased work in Week 3 if Collins is unavailable.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Tyrod Taylor - Day-to-day ahead of TNF Coach David Culley said Monday that Taylor (hamstring) is day-to-day ahead of Thursday's matchup against the Panthers, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.
Impact "If [Taylor's] ready to go, he'll play," Culley said regarding Thursday's home game against the Panthers. The veteran signal-caller completed 10 of 11 pass attempts for 125 yards and a touchdown before being forced out of Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns, and he also turned his lone carry into a 15-yard score. If Taylor isn't able to recover in time for a quick turnaround Thursday, rookie Davis Mills will be in line to draw his first NFL start. No matter the case, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports that Deshaun Watson will remain a healthy scratch.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Joey Slye - Misses late FGA Slye missed his lone field-goal attempt and went three-for-three on extra-point kicks in Sunday's 31-21 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Slye was wide left from 41 yards out with just over two minutes left, negating the Texans' attempted comeback from a 10-point deficit. It was his first miss in five tries this season. Slye's expected to be Houston's placekicker until Ka'imi Fairbairn (leg) is ready and can be reinstated from injured reserve.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rex Burkhead - Limited again Week 2 Burkhead logged 11 offensive snaps in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns.
Impact Burkhead did not have a touch Week 2 and has a combined 21 offensive snaps through two weeks. The Texans were hit by injuries to skill-position players Sunday, although none to their running backs, so Burkhead could benefit from more playing time in a short turnaround matchup Thursday against the Panthers.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pharaoh Brown - Receives one target Week 2 Brown failed to catch his only target in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns.
Impact Brown dealt with multiple injuries (ankle/shoulder) leading up to Week 2, which is likely the reason he was not as involved in the offense as he was in Week 1. The tight end group also lost Antony Auclair (eye) on Sunday, leaving the Texans with depth questions heading into Thursday's game against Carolina. Pending the status of Brown and Auclair, Jordan Akins could be the primary receiving option at the position and rookie Brevin Jordan could be active for the first time.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Are the Houston Texans Even Trying? The dysfunctional Houston Texans are expected to make a run at the NFL's worst record this year, even after a convincing Week 1 victory over...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM
Jordan Akins - Makes first catch Akins caught one of two targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Akins' catch was his first of the season. He and Pharaoh Brown each played 38 snaps, but neither played a significant role in the passing game. Brown had been banged up entering the game and Houston also lost tight end Antony Auclair to an eye injury. Pending the health of those two heading into Thursday's game against Carolina, Akins could be in line for increased snaps and targets.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chris Conley - Gains more snaps Week 2 Conley caught one of two targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to the Browns.
Impact Conley saw his snap share increase significantly in Week 2, going from 51 to 90 percent due to injuries to Nico Collins (shoulder) and Danny Amendola (hamstring). With Anthony Miller healthy but inactive, Conley took on a larger role but had significantly fewer targets than Brandin Cooks (14). The wideout injuries weren't the only ones impacting Conley's usage; the 6-foot-3, 205-pound receiver was forced to be the third tight end in run-heavy personnel packages, per Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle. The Texans don't have much time to sort out their personnel issues, as they prepare for a Thursday night matchup against Carolina.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Andre Roberts - Forced into duty Roberts caught one of two targets for 35 yards in Sunday's 31-21 loss to Cleveland.
Impact Roberts has played fewer than 200 offensive snaps in each season since 2016, but he was forced into action Sunday after injuries to Nico Collins (shoulder) and Danny Amendola (hamstring). This is the byproduct of carrying five running backs on the 53-man roster; the Texans only have six players listed as wide receivers, even though Roberts is really a return specialist. Collins and Amendola joined Anthony Miller, who was healthy but inactive after dealing with a shoulder injury during the preseason, on the sidelines, forcing Houston offensive coordinator Tim Kelly to adapt.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Deshaun Watson - Texans mum on Week 3 status Houston head coach David Culley was vague when asked about Watson's status heading into Week 3, a Thursday night matchup against the Panthers, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicl...
Impact The major development in Sunday's loss to the Browns was the hamstring injury suffered by starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor, who was replaced by rookie Davis Mills to start the third quarter. On a short week of preparation, Taylor's availability for Thursday is unknown until the Texans can evaluate him over the next few days. Presuming Taylor is a no-go Thursday and Mills starts, Watson could be an option as the backup quarterback. "We'll have to wait and see what happens," Culley said. Watson has been inactive for the first two games of the season. The Texans could also elevate Jeff Driskel, who spent training camp and preseason with Houston, from the practice squad.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Browns Winners and Losers from Week 2 vs. the Texans The Browns defeated the Texans on Sunday, 31-21. But the scoreboard only tells you so much.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM
Panthers open as favorites against the Texans for this week's national TV game The Panthers, riding high after a Week 2 crushing of the Saints, take on the Houston Texans on the road on Thursday night.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
NFL Week 2 top moments: Ravens, Titans, Cowboys escape with wins Sunday
Derrick Henry ran wild, Tom Brady stayed hot, and kickers loomed large. Here are the top moments from Week 2 in the NFL!SEPTEMBER 20, 2021
LOOK: 20 best images from the Texans' 31-21 loss to the Browns The Houston Texans took it on the chin 31-21 to the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. Here are 20 of the best photos from FirstEnergy Stadium.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Tyrod Taylor, Tua Tagovailoa, Carson Wentz and more hurt: QB injuries could change fortunes quickly A wave of injuries to starting quarterbacks on Sunday threatens to upend expectations that teams came into the season with.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NFL Today, Week 2
NFL Today, Week 2SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
WATCH: Post-game Huddle - Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans edition Cleveland Browns reporters Nate Ulrich, Marla Ridenour and George Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal and Steven Doerschuck of the Canton Rep...
SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM
