Texans Announce Major Injury Update For 2 Star Players vs. Colts

BREAKING: Houston Texans Announce Major Injury Update For 2 Star Players Ahead Of Saturday Night vs. Colts

January 6, 2024, 4:02pm ESTBy Alex Hoegler

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans looking on. — HOUSTON, TEXAS – DECEMBER 03: Head coach DeMeco Ryans of the Houston Texans looks on in the third quarter against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on December 03, 2023 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Sam Hodde/Getty Images)

The Houston Texans received some excellent news on Saturday afternoon, hours before their win-or-go-home game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Per NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, star offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil (groin) and rookie standout Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) are “expected to play”. Both mainstays were previously listed as questionable.

Good news for the #Texans in a huge game today: Pro Bowl LT Laremy Tunsil (groin) and defensive rookie of the year candidate DE Will Anderson Jr. (ankle) are both expected to play, sources say. Both are listed as questionable.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 6, 2024

A four-time Pro Bowler, Tunsil has again been a rock on the Texans’ offensive line this season in the 13 games he’s suited up for. Anderson Jr., the third overall pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, has seven sacks and 44 combined tackles.

The winner of Saturday’s showdown will clinch a postseason berth. If the Jacksonville Jaguars lose to the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, then the Colts-Texans victor will take home the AFC South division crown.