NOAH BROWN NEWS

Ruled out of Saturday's game Brown (shoulder) won't return to Saturday's wild-card game versus the Browns.

Impact Brown was targeted once on a deep ball from quarterback C.J. Stroud on the Texans' first drive of the contest that he broke up to avoid an interception. In the process, Brown sustained a shoulder injury that won't allow any more game action Saturday. Stroud thus will turn to Nico Collins, Robert Woods, John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson at wide receiver for the rest of the team's playoff opener.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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JANUARY 13 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Suiting up in wild-card round Brown (back) is listed as active for Saturday's wild-card game against the Browns.

Impact Brown, who was deemed a non-participant both Tuesday and Wednesday, was able to log a limited practice Thursday before being listed as questionable for the contest. With Brown back in action after missing the Texans' playoff-clinching win over the Colts in Week 18, he'll provide the team's passing attack with valuable depth alongside fellow wideouts Nico Collins and Robert Woods (hip). Prior to missing last Sunday's game against Indianapolis, Brown recorded a 33-567-2 line on 55 targets over the course of 10 outings.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from Tuesday's practice Brown (back) isn't participating in Tuesday's practice, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Brown and fellow wideout Robert Woods (hip) were both absent from the Texans' first practice of the week after the two were sidelined for this past Saturday's 23-19 win over the Colts. Both receivers will have two more opportunities to mix into drills before the Texans potentially give either player a designation for this Saturday's wild-card game against the Browns. While Brown and Woods were sidelined in Week 18, John Metchie (one catch for five yards on two targets) and Xavier Hutchison (one catch for six yards on four targets) settled into top-three roles at receiver, but neither came through with a useful fantasy line.

JANUARY 9 • ROTOWIRE

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Good to go Sunday Brown (knee) doesn't carry an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Titans after practicing fully Friday.

Impact Brown logged limited practices Wednesday and Thursday, but following Friday's full session, he'll be available Sunday, as is the case with fellow WR Nico Collins, who is managing a calf issue. In the Texans' 36-22 loss to the Browns in Week 16, Brown caught three of of his seven targets for 38 yards, but his fantasy prospects this weekend should be boosted by a better matchup as well as the return of top QB C.J. Stroud from a two-game absence.

DECEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs another limited practice Brown (knee) remained limited at practice Thursday.

Impact Brown was also limited Wednesday, with Friday's final injury report slated to reveal whether the wideout approaches Sunday's game against the Titans with an injury designation or cleared for Week 17 action. If Brown is available this weekend, he'll be catching passes from quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has cleared the NFL's concussion protocol and practiced fully Thursday.

DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains limited at practice Brown (knee), who was limited at practice Wednesday, logged another limited session Thursday.

Impact The same applies to fellow WR Nico Collins (calf), which sets the stage for Friday's final injury report to add valuable context with regard to the chances of both players suiting up this weekend against the Browns. While Collins was sidelined in Week 15, Brown racked up eight catches on 11 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown in this past Sunday's 19-16 win over the Titans.

DECEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs limited practice Brown (knee) was listed as a limited practice participant Wednesday.

Impact In this past Sunday's 19-16 overtime win over the Titans, Brown logged 66 of a possible 77 snaps on offense, en route to recording eight catches on 11 targets for 82 yards and a touchdown. With no setbacks for the wideout having been reported since then, there's a solid chance that Brown's listed limitations Wednesday were maintenance-related.

DECEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared to play Sunday Brown (knee) is active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact After sitting out Weeks 11 and 12 due to the knee issue, Brown returned to action for the Texans' last two contests, but he failed to record any receptions on seven targets in games against the Broncos and Jets despite playing ample snaps in both contests. Brown remained a limited participant in practice throughout Week 15 prep before taking a questionable tag into the weekend, but the Texans never had much concern about his availability for game day. With top wideout Nico Collins (calf) inactive Sunday, the Texans will likely be counting on Brown for more production coming off his pair of catchless outings. Case Keenum, who is starting at quarterback this week with C.J. Stroud (concussion) sidelined, will be relying on Brown, Robert Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie as his top options at receiver.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to suit up Brown (knee), officially listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday against the Titans, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.

Impact Brown has played through the knee issue the past two weeks, so it's not surprising that he's expected to do the same in Week 15. Nico Collins (calf) is on the opposite side of questionable per Schefter, meaning Brown could be the top priority for targets from Case Keenum. Neither Collins' nor Brown's status will become official until shortly before the Texans' 1 p.m. ET kickoff.

DECEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still limited Thursday Brown (knee) remained limited in Thursday's practice.

Impact Brown missed Weeks 11 and 12 with the knee injury but has played the last two games and will be needed even more going forward with Tank Dell (ankle) done for the season and Nico Collins now battling a calf injury that is expected to sideline him for Week 15. Brown, however, may also be without C.J. Stroud (concussion) this week against the Titans.

DECEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Brown (knee) was spotted at practice Wednesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Brown, who Wilson indicates is dealing with a knee contusion, has missed two straight games, but his presence at practice Wednesday offers hope that the wideout could return to action Sunday against the Broncos. The Texans' upcoming injury report is slated to reveal Brown's official participation level.

NOVEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could be facing 1-to-2-week absence Brown, who is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, isn't expected to require a long-term recovery from his knee injury and could be fully healed in 1-to-2 weeks, Aaron...

Impact Brown wasn't able to practice in any fashion this week after he emerged from his big performance in the Texans' Week 10 win over the Bengals with the injury. Fortunately, the knee concern isn't a significant one, and Brown should have a realistic chance at returning to action Week 12 against the Jaguars on Nov. 26 if he can practice in some fashion leading up to the contest. Over his last two outings, Brown has produced a 13-325-1 receiving line on 14 targets, perhaps cementing himself as a regular in three-wide sets over Robert Woods in the process.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Sunday Brown (knee) is inactive for Sunday's game against the Cardinals.

Impact Brown, who didn't practice this past week, headed into the contest officially listed as questionable, but he'll sit this one out and target a potential return next weekend against the Jaguars. In the absence of Brown -- who had combined to rack up 13 catches for 325 yards and a TD over his last two games -- Nico Collins, Tank Dell and Robert Woods are available to lead the Texans' Week 11 wideout corps.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Week 11 Brown (knee) didn't practice Friday and won't play in Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Brown piled up 325 yards and a touchdown in his previous two games, but he will be unable to build on that momentum against Arizona. Houston's hoping to get fellow wide receiver Nico Collins (calf) back from a one-game absence, while Tank Dell and Robert Woods should both see significant playing time at wide receiver with Brown unavailable. Brown's next chance to play will come in Week 12 against the Jaguars.

NOVEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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NOVEMBER 14, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

"He always seems to be open": WR Noah Brown erupts, again, in W at Cincinnati WR Noah Brown caught seven passes for 172 yards in the Houston Texans road victory on Sunday over the Cincinnati Bengals.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Stroud goes downtown to Noah Brown for 34-yard connection Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud goes downtown to wide receiver Noah Brown for a 34-yard connection.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

C.J. Stroud runs in a circle before locating Noah Brown for 20-yard completion Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud runs in a circle before locating wide receiver Noah Brown for 20-yard completion.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Stroud's fourth connection with Noah Brown goes for 29-yard pickup Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's fourth connection with wide receiver Noah Brown goes for 29-yard pickup.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

C.J. Stroud rolls way out right before 28-yard laser to Noah Brown Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud rolls way out right before a 28-yard laser to wide receiver Noah Brown.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM