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Active for SNF Hansen (ankle) is active for Sunday Night Football against the Lions.

Impact The middle linebacker was a limited participant in practice Wednesday before missing the last two sessions of the week. Hansen played 18 special-teams snaps in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets. The third-year pro has played on 98 defensive snaps this season.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Sunday Hansen (ankle) is listed as questionable ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

Impact Hansen appears to be trending toward not playing in Week 10, as he opened the Texans' week of practice with a limited session but followed that with back-to-back DNPs. If Hansen can't play through his ankle issue Sunday, Jamal Hill will likely serve as Houston's top middle linebacker.

NOVEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited session Wednesday Hansen (ankle) practiced in a limited fashion Wednesday.

Impact It appears the Illinois product picked up an ankle injury in the Texans' Week 9 loss to the Jets, despite playing 18 special-teams snaps. Hansen's participation in practice Thursday and Friday will likely be the best indicator of whether he can play through the pain in Sunday's matchup against the Lions.

NOVEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Logs seven stops vs. Packers Hansen recorded seven total tackles (four solo), including one tackle for loss, in Sunday's 24-22 loss to the Packers.

Impact The Illinois product filled in for the injured Henry To'oTo'o (concussion) and played well, finishing third on the Texans in total tackles. Hansen has now played 181 total snaps (67 defensive and 114 on special teams) and recorded 15 total tackles in six appearances this season. He's expected to continue serving as one of the Texans' top backup inside linebackers as the year progresses.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Hansen (back) holds no injury designation for Sunday's game against New England.

Impact Hansen is now active after missing out on last week's win over the Bills. He'll return to the field likely continuing to only play on special teams as he has so far this season.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Not practicing yet Hansen (back) did not practice Wednesday.

Impact Hansen missed Sunday's win over the Bills with the injury and remains sidelined for the start of Week 6 prep. His absence to start the week casts a shadow of doubt on his ability to return against New England; however, as an exclusive special teams contributor, his potential to sit out wouldn't impact the Texans' defensive game plan.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Hansen (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Hansen will miss his first game of the season due to a back injury. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Houston's defense.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Sunday Hansen (back) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Hansen will miss his first game of the season due to a back injury. He's played exclusively on special teams this season, so his absence shouldn't impact Houston's defense.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Missing another week Hansen (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Jaguars.

Impact Hansen broke his hand in the Texans' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers, and he's now in line to miss his third consecutive game as he continues to recover from that break. Cory Littleton is expected to see more snaps in Houton's linebacker corps with Hansen missing another game.

NOVEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Missing Week 10 Hansen (hand) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Bengals, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact The 25-year-old suffered a broken hand during the Texans' Week 9 win over the Buccaneers, so it's no surprise that he'll be inactive this Sunday. Corey Littleton is expected to see an uptick in work in Houston's linebacker corps with Hansen missing time.

NOVEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leaves with injury Hansen has exited Sunday's game against the Buccaneers with a hand injury.

Impact Hansen is considered questionable to return. His absence will likely have more impact on the team's special teams unit than defense, although it will lighten their depth at linebacker while he is unable to play.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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