Texans' Sheldon Rankins: Set to play Sunday

Rankins (elbow/shoulder) was a full participant in practice Thursday.

Rankins did not practice to open the week Wednesday, but was a full participant Thursday and is ready to go against the Cardinals in Week 15. The 31-year old has 28 tackles (13 solo) and 2.5 sacks through 13 games this season. The veteran defensive tackle will start alongside Mario Edwards on Sunday.