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Splits snaps with Mills Driskel completed four of six passes for 38 yards and a touchdown in Sunday's 27-23 loss to the Cowboys. He added 36 rushing yards on seven carries.

Impact The Texans split the playing time under center between Davis Mills and Driskel, and each was on the field for 33 snaps. The plan caught Dallas off guard and worked early, but the Cowboys' defense made the necessary adjustments as the game wore on. Driskel was on the field for a key series late in the game -- the Texans took over at the Cowboys' four-yard line following a takeaway with a chance to go up by two scores, but they didn't have Dameon Pierce (ankle) available. A three-yard pass completion to Chris Moore that came up just short of the goal line and two ineffective Rex Burkhead carries preceded what appeared to be Driskel turning the wrong way on a fourth-and-goal bootleg, and the Cowboys stopped him from scoring. While the drive will be the topic of post-game debate, it overshadowed what had been been Houston's most productive offensive showing in four games, a result that could keep Driskel involved in the game plan in Week 15 against Kansas City.

DECEMBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

QB Jeff Driskel recaps Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys, Week 14 | Press Conference

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Texans throw wrinkle at Cowboys, can't close in 27-23 loss

The Houston Texans declared their intention to go back to Davis Mills as the starting quarterback

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cowboys score late to avoid major upset, beat Texans 27-23

Ezekiel Elliott scored the go-ahead touchdown with 41 seconds remaining, and the Dallas Cowboys avoided a major upset with a 27-23 victory over the hapless Houston Texans

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Texans Insert QB Jeff Driskel As Part Of Cowboys Game Plan Athletic Houston Texans backup quarterback Jeff Driskel saw some action Sunday as part of the team’s game plan, not a benching of quarterbac...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans Insert QB Jeff Driskel As Part Of Cowboys Game Plan Athletic Houston Texans backup quarterback Jeff Driskel saw some action Sunday as part of the team’s game plan, not a benching of quarterbac...

DECEMBER 11, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jumps up from practice squad Houston elevated Driskel to the active roster Saturday ahead of Sunday's contest versus Dallas.

Impact Driskel has not seen any action since being elevated from the Texans' practice squad for the first two games of the season. While the 6-foot-4 quarterback never attempted a pass over these appearances, he did tally two carries for 15 yards as a short-yardage dual threat while playing five offensive snaps. It's likely that Driskel could see similar usage Week 14 behind Davis Mills, who was restored to a starting role after being benched for Kyle Allen ahead of the Week 13 loss to the Browns.

DECEMBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play at Chicago Houston won't elevate Driskel from its practice squad for Week 3, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact It was previously reported by ProFootballNetwork.com's Aaron Wilson that the Texans were expected to elevate Driskel from their practice squad for Sunday's game at the Bears, but they'll instead roll with just starter Davis Mills and backup Kyle Allen. Driskel is eligible to be elevated from the practice squad one more time this season before he would need to be signed to the team's active roster in order to play.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be active Sunday Houston plans to elevate Driskel from its practice squad Saturday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact It would be the third consecutive week Driskel is active for the Texans and the last time he'd be eligible to be elevated from the practice squad before he would have to be signed to the team's active roster in order to suit up. He's played just four snaps through two weeks this year.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice squad Driskel reverted to the Texans' practice squad Monday, per the NFL's transaction log.

Impact Driskel was elevated to the Texans' active roster for a second consecutive week ahead of Sunday's loss to the Broncos, and he played just three of the team's 63 offensive snaps while recording one carry for 10 yards. He'll head back to the practice squad following the game, but it's possible that he rejoins the active roster at some point.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Plays three snaps Driskel had one carry for 10 yards in Sunday's 16-9 loss to the Broncos.

Impact For the second straight week, Driskel was on the active roster ahead of Kyle Allen. He played three snaps and had a 10-yard run on a 3rd-and-1 situation. It's unclear what would happen if starter Davis Mills got injured, however, and whether the Texans would have Driskel start a game over Allen. Driskel has been used mostly on third downs and hasn't attempted a pass yet.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Elevated to active roster again The Texans elevated Driskel from their practice squad to the active roster Saturday for Sunday's game against the Broncos.

Impact Driskel has been elevated to the active roster for each of the first two games of 2022. During the season opener, he got onto the field for two plays and carried the ball once for five yards. The 2016 sixth-round pick can be elevated three times on game days before needing to be signed to the active roster. Kyle Allen was inactive for Week 1 after Driskel was elevated, but it's unclear if that'll be the case again in Week 2.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Bishop Moore's Ben DeLuca, Hagerty's Jeff Driskel survive NFL 80-man rosters It may have come as a surprise to many NFL insiders, but not likely to Ben DeLuca. The former Bishop Moore standout safety survived the the...

AUGUST 23, 2022 • DENVERPOST.COM

Davis Mills makes 2 big throws late, Texans beat Rams 24-20

Davis Mills threw an 18-yard touchdown pass to Nico Collins with one second left in the first half, salvaging something good from an up-and-down performance in the Houston Texans’...

AUGUST 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Did Texans QB Jeff Driskel Prove Hybrid Role Still In Play vs Saints? Despite his struggles, quarterback Jeff Driskel led the Houston Texans to a preseason victory against the Saints. Did his performance prove...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • SACBEE.COM

Leads 10 drives Driskel completed 16 of 26 passes for 165 yards, two touchdowns with three interceptions in Saturday's 17-13 preseason win over New Orleans. He added three carries for 17 yards.

Impact Starter Davis Mills played two series -- both were quick three-and-outs -- and backup Kyle Allen (illness) wasn't available, which afforded Driskel three-plus quarters. It was a mixed bag for the third-stringer, who was the beneficiary of three Houston takeaways but also turned it over three times himself. Asked about Driskel's performance following the game, Houston head coach Lovie Smith reaffirmed the quarterback depth chart as Mills, Allen then Driskel.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

In line for heavy work Saturday Driskel will play a majority of Saturday's preseason opener against the Saints after the Texans announced Kyle Allen (illness) will not be available, Jonathan M. Alexander of the H...

Impact Allen normally runs with the second-team offense, but he did not participate in Thursday's evening practice session and subsequently tested positive for COVID-19. Davis Mills will play the first two series of the game, and Driskel will handle the rest of the contest.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texas vs. Saints: QB Out with COVID, Jeff Driskel in Charge Allen spent his last two seasons as a backup with the Washington Commanders after playing two years for the Carolina Panthers.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Backups will continue QB battle in Lions preseason opener

Detroit Lions quarterback Jared Goff is expected to play briefly in the preseason opener before Tim Boyle and David Blough get a chance to compete to be the team’s backup and perha...

AUGUST 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

'Give & Take': QB Jeff Driskel Says Texans Working Toward Same Goal Back at his true position of quarterback, Driskel is ready to be a part of the change in the Texans organization

JULY 6, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Remains with Texans Driskel signed a one-year contract extension with Houston on Friday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.

Impact Driskel finished 2021 on injured reserve after suffering a fractured collarbone in December, and he appeared in only one game during the campaign. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the 28-year-old will shift back to quarterback after seeing action at tight end late last season.

MARCH 11, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Back from COVID list, still on IR Driskel (collarbone) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Driskel was placed on the COVID list Thursday, missing about a week before returning to injured reserve Wednesday. The tight end will remain on IR going into the 2022 offseason where he will become a free agent.

JANUARY 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lands on COVID-19 list The Texans placed Driskel (undisclosed/collarbone) on the reserve/COVID-19 list Thursday, per the NFL's official transaction log.

Impact Driskel was already ruled out for the remainder of the season when he was placed on injured reserve with a fractured collarbone in late December. However, he'll now be forced to isolate from the team prior to resuming his recovery.

JANUARY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Texans OL Justin Britt, TE Jeff Driskel, QB Tyrod Taylor and LB Garret Wallow recognized with 2021 team awards Recipients of The Ed Block Courage Award are selected by a vote of their teammates to recognize extra efforts both on and off the field and...

JANUARY 6, 2022 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Goes on injured reserve Driskel (collarbone) was placed on IR on Wednesday.

Impact Driskel suffered a fracture collarbone in the Texans' Week 15 game with the Jaguars. It was the former quarterback's debut playing the tight end position. He only played 10 snaps on special teams before suffering the injury. Now out for the rest of the season, Driskel will spend the offseason getting healthy and most likely tightening up his skills as a tight end.

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE