Injury Report: Texans’ AFC Player matchup against the Ravens is a “full go…

Injury Report: Texans’ AFC Player matchup against the Ravens is a “full go…

Injury Report: Texans’ AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Ravens is a “full go.”

When the Houston Texans take on the top-seeded Baltimore Ravens in the divisional round on Saturday, all hands are on deck.

defensive end The lone notable player on Houston’s inactive list was Jerry Hughes. Tight end Eric Saubert, quarterback Case Keenum, defensive lineman Teair Tart, and offensive tackle Nick Broeker were all positioned beside Hughes.

Defensive ends Jonathan Greenard and Will Anderson Jr. are therefore ready to go for kickoff at 4:30 p.m. at M&T Bank Stadium. It is also anticipated that full back Andrew Beck, who was sidelined due to a back injury on Thursday, will participate.

Even though Anderson and Greenard had chronic ailments, they were always expected to be involved. After making a comeback, Greenard had three tackles and a pressure in the Cleveland Browns 45-14 wild-card round victory last week.

With seven takedowns in the regular season, Anderson shattered Houston’s rookie sack record. Against Joe Flacco, he had three pressures and a sack before halftime.

With his 274-yard, three-touchdown effort, quarterback C.J. Stroud created history. He is only the fourth rookie quarterback in history to pass for more than 200 yards and three touchdowns in a playoff victory. In addition, Stroud became the first rookie quarterback to achieve a postseason victory since Mark Sanchez in 2009 and the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game since Michael Vick (22) in 2002.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans stated, “We should have the offensive and defensive rookie of the year. Nobody has said this.” “Both guys have stepped up big time for us.”

The Ravens had to forfeit their trip to Houston on Thursday due to the injuries of All-Pro cornerback Marlon Humphrey (calf) and receiver/return guy Tylan Wallace (knee). Humphrey is anticipated to be replaced at the start by veteran Ronald Darby. Devin Duvernay, a two-time Pro Bowler, will probably start again as the team’s third receiver and return man.

Activated off injured reserve on Friday, Duvernay played in just four games during the regular season due to a back issue.

Pro Bowl tight end Even though Mark Andrews returned to practice this week in anticipation of getting cleared, he is still listed as injured. On November 16, while playing the Cincinnati Bengals, Andrews hurt his ankle. After initially believing that Andrews’ injury would ruin his season, Baltimore offered him “an outside chance” to make a comeback in time for the playoffs.

Though drafted in 2018, Andrews has been Lamar Jackson’s favourite target and MVP favourite. However, Andrews did not appear in the Ravens’ season-opening victory against Houston back in September. If Baltimore wins, he should be eligible to play in the AFC title game the following week.

Houston must have continued to be eager to prepare for tight end play. In Andrews’ absence, second-year pass-catcher Isaiah Likely has assumed command. With 322 receiving yards and five touchdown receptions since Week 12, Likely has led the Ravens in both categories.

Likely has 30 catches for 411 yards and five touchdowns this season.

Inside linebacker Del’Shawn Phillips (shoulder), offensive lineman Sala Aumavae-Laulu, centre Sam Mustipher, and quarterback Malik Cunningham are among the other Ravens inactives.

With Tyler Huntley serving as Jackson’s active backup, Josh Johnson is the official No. 3 quarterback.