Texans vs. Patriots Playoffs injury report

Texans vs. Patriots Playoffs injury report

The injury report for the Houston Texans (12-5) going into their AFC Divisional round matchup versus the New England Patriots (14-3) at present includes 13 players. The postseason contest begins at 3 p.m. ET on Sunday, Jan. 18 at Gillette Stadium.

Watch New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)Texans vs Patriots TV channel & game infoGame day: Sunday, January 18, 2026Game time: 3 p.m. ETLocation: Foxborough, MassachusettsStadium: Gillette StadiumTV channel: ABC/ESPNLive stream: Watch on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)Watch New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)Expert NFL picks: Exclusive betting insights only at USA TODAY.Texans injury reportNico Collins | WR (Out)Injury: ConcussionPractice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice2025 Receiving Stats: 120 Targets | 71 Receptions | 1,117 Yards | 6 TouchdownsJustin Watson | WR (Out)Injury: ConcussionPractice Status: Did Not Participate In Practice2025 Season Stats: 3 Games PlayedTrent Brown | OT (Questionable)Injury: AnklePractice Status: Limited Participation in Practice2025 Season Stats: 4 Games PlayedKamari Lassiter | CBInjury: AnklePractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 7.0 Tackles for Loss | 91 Tackles | 4 Interceptions | 17 Passes DefendedAzeez Al-Shaair | LBInjury: KneePractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 1.0 Tackles for Loss | 103 Tackles | 2 Interceptions | 9 Passes DefendedDenico Autry | DEInjury: KneePractice Status: Limited Participation in PracticeSheldon Rankins | DTInjury: ElbowPractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Defensive Stats: 3.0 Sacks | 5.0 Tackles for Loss | 35 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes DefendedAireontae Ersery | OTInjury: ThumbPractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Season Stats: 6 Games PlayedTytus Howard | OTInjury: AnklePractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Season Stats: 4 Games PlayedEd Ingram | OGInjury: ShoulderPractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Season Stats: 2 Games PlayedAustin Brinkman | LSInjury: KneePractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Season Stats: 1 Games PlayedJawhar Jordan | RBInjury: AnklePractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Rushing: 43 Attempts | 193 Yards | 0 TouchdownsJaylen Reed | SInjury: KneePractice Status: Full Participation in Practice2025 Defensive Stats: 0.0 Sacks | 0.0 Tackles for Loss | 13 Tackles | 0 Interceptions | 0 Passes DefendedTexans insightsThe Texans have compiled more points per game over their past three matchups (29.3) than they have averaged for the season (23.8).Turning our attention to yardage, Houston’s offense has seen an increase in production over its last three games, collecting 369.7 total yards per game, compared to its season-long average of 327.0 yards per contest.In the passing game, the Texans have seen an uptick in production over their last three games, recording 231.0 passing yards per game, compared to their season-long average of 218.1 passing yards per contest.Houston has seen improved production in the ground game over its last three matchups, running for 138.7 yards per contest, compared to its season-long average of 108.9 rushing yards per game.Texans vs Patriots odds

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Spread Favorite: Patriots (-3)Moneyline: Patriots (-177), Texans (+148)Total: 40.5 pointsWatch New England Patriots vs. Houston Texans on Fubo! (Regional restrictions may apply)

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