Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Thursday's practice and does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Stingley has gained clearance to play Week 17 after logging a DNP/LP/FP practice slate. The standout cornerback played through his oblique injury Week 16 versus the Raiders, but the issue didn't prevent him from handling 100 percent of defensive snaps or recording the first pick-six of his NFL career. He's set to handle his usual every-down role on the road against Los Angeles.
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Texans' Kamari Lassiter: Ready to rock
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Lassiter (foot) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Lassiter has gained clearance to suit up Week 17 after having logged a DNP/LP/FP slate of practices. Expect the second-year pro to handle his usual every-down role at cornerback on the road against Los Angeles on Sunday.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Ready to play Saturday
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Al-Shaair (ankle) does not carry an injury designation for Saturday's game against the Chargers.
Al-Shaair began Week 17 with back-to-back limited practices before upgrading to full reps Thursday. After having been unavailable Week 16 versus the Raiders, he now stands to return to his usual every-down role at middle linebacker during Sunday's road game against Los Angeles.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Lands on IR
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The Texans placed Hansen (chest) on injured reserve Thursday.
Hansen will miss at least the final two games of the regular season and Houston's first two postseason contests due to his placement on IR, but he could return after that if the team advances further in the playoffs. The reserve linebacker has operated as a key contributor on special teams across his 15 regular-season appearances.
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Texans' Jamal Hill: Working through wrist injury
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Hill (wrist) did not practice Wednesday.
Hill likely picked up the injury during the Texans' Week 16 win over the Raiders, when he logged one solo tackle while serving on special teams. He has one more opportunity to log a full practice and avoid an injury designation against the Chargers on Saturday.
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Texans' Danielle Hunter: Secures sack in Week 16 win
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Hunter finished Sunday's 23-21 victory versus Las Vegas with three tackles, including 1.0 sacks.
Hunter's sack came midway through the fourth quarter, when he brought down Geno Smith for a nine-yard loss. It was the second straight game with a sack for the veteran linebacker and pushed him up to 13.0 sacks on the season. That's tied for third in the NFL behind only Myles Garrett (22) and Brian Burns (15).
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Texans' Jalen Pitre: Steady in Week 16 win
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Pitre posted seven tackles (six solo) and a defensed pass Sunday in a 23-21 win against the Raiders.
Pitre tied for third on the Texans in stops in the narrow victory. After missing three games while in concussion protocol, Pitre has logged every defensive snap for Houston over the past four weeks. He's up to 66 tackles and 11 defensed passes, including four pickoffs, over 12 games this season.
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Texans' Calen Bullock: Paces Texans in stops Week 16
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Bullock tallied nine tackles (three solo) in Sunday's 23-21 victory against Las Vegas.
Bullock's nine tackles led Houston and marked a career high. They also pushed Bullock up to 60 stops on the campaign and have exceeded the 54 he recorded as a rookie last season. The second-year safety has started every game for the Texans during his sophomore campaign and has registered nine defensed passes, including four interceptions.
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Texans' Kamari Lassiter: Misses practice Tuesday
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Lassiter (foot) was a non-participant in practice Tuesday.
Lassiter has been dealing with a foot injury throughout December, but the issue hasn't caused him to sit out any games. He's missed the first day of practice each of the past four weeks, so Tuesday's DNP shouldn't be particularly alarming. Unless Lassiter suffered a setback during Sunday's win over Las Vegas, he seems likely to play Saturday versus the Chargers.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Limited to begin Week 17 prep
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Al-Shaair (ankle) was a limited participant in practice Tuesday.
Al-Shaair missed his first game of the season Sunday against the Raiders due to an ankle injury. He logged only one practice -- a limited session Thursday -- last week, so his ability to participate (albeit in a limited capacity) to begin this week is a positive sign. Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston, Al-Shaair is expected to suit up Saturday against the Chargers.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Misses practice Tuesday
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Hansen (chest) did not practice Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Hansen suffered a chest injury in Sunday's win over the Raiders. The reserve linebacker and special-teamer has appeared in all 15 games this season, producing 19 tackles (11 solo) on nine defensive snaps and another 306 on special teams.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Scores first NFL TD
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Stingley recorded two tackles, one forced fumble and returned an interception for a touchdown in Sunday's 23-21 win over the Raiders.
Stingley, who was tagged as questionable due to an oblique injury, made an impact early, giving the Texans a lead 4:17 into the first quarter when he returned an interception 31 yards for a touchdown. The pick-six was the first of his NFL career and his fourth interception of the season.
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Texans' Jake Hansen: Questionable to return
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Hansen (chest) is questionable to return to Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
Hansen sustained a chest injury in the first half, leaving his status for the remainder of the game up in the air. The 27-year-old will continue to see action on special teams if he manages to return versus Las Vegas.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Not playing Sunday
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Al-Shaair (ankle) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup versus the Raiders.
Al-Shaair will miss his first game of the season due to an ankle injury he sustained earlier in the week. In his absence, Christian Harris is expected to start at middle linebacker against Las Vegas.
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Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair: Looking likely to play Week 16
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Al-Shaair (ankle/knee), who is officially questionable for Sunday's game against Las Vegas, is trending toward playing, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Al-Shaair is likely to be a game-time decision, per Wilson, but the current expectation is that he'll be able to suit up. The veteran linebacker managed just a DNP/LP/DNP practice progression this week, so chances are he'll be less than 100 percent even if he does get clearance to play. Al-Shaair hasn't missed a game this season and has logged every Texans defensive snap in 10 of the team's 14 contests to date.
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Texans' Darrell Taylor: Ruled out for Sunday
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Taylor (ankle) has been ruled out ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Taylor was designated to return from injured reserve Wednesday and was able to log consecutive full practices to close out the week. Despite the performances, the defensive end will not be activated to play against the Raiders. With the Texans currently in the AFC playoff picture as the No. 7 seed, the team may be taking injuries slowly as it heads towards the postseason.
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Texans' E.J. Speed: Clears injury designation
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Speed (knee) has no injury designation heading into Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
Speed upgraded to full participation in practice Friday and is now ready to go Sunday against the Raiders after missing Week 15 with an ankle injury. The 30-year-old has 47 tackles (28 solo) and one pass breakup in 13 games this season.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Questionable to play Sunday
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Stingley (oblique) is questionable for Sunday's matchup against the Raiders.
Stingley upgraded to limited participation Friday and now has a shot at playing in Week 16 against the Raiders despite not practicing Wednesday or Thursday. The 24-year-old has started every game this season, accounting for 30 tackles (23 solo), and 12 pass breakups, including three interceptions.
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Texans' Kamari Lassiter: Ready for Sunday
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Lassiter (foot) doesn't have an injury designation ahead of Sunday's game against the Raiders.
Lassiter missed Wednesday's practice and was limited Thursday, so Friday's upgrade to full participation was enough to clear the cornerback of any injury designation he may have carried into Sunday's contest. The starter opposite Derek Stingley, Lassiter has not registered a game under a 93 percent defensive snap share this season, and that streak is not likely to be broken Sunday.
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Texans' E.J. Speed: Upgrades to limited practice
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Speed (knee) was a limited participant in Thursday's practice.
Speed sat out Wednesday's practice entirely after having missed Week 15 versus Arizona. His return to practice Thursday, even as a limited participant, bodes well for his odds of gaining clearance for Sunday's game against the Raiders. To return Week 16, however, Speed may have to prove he can handle full practice reps Friday.
