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Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Friday injury report

The Friday (final) injury report for the Texans and New England Patriots, who play in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro at 3:30 p.m. CT (bold indicates change in player’s status from previous day):

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
None

PROBABLE
CB Alan Ball (Foot/Limited), G Antoine Caldwell (Back/Limited), NT Shaun Cody (Back/Limited), TE Owen Daniels (Shoulder/Full), RB Justin Forsett (Knee/Full), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion/Full), CB Johnathan Joseph (Illness/Full), S Shiloh Keo (Ankle/Full), T Derek Newton (Knee/Limited), S Glover Quin (Shoulder/Full), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin/Full), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle/Limited), G Wade Smith (Knee/Limited), RB Ben Tate (Foot/Full), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow/Full)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OUT
None

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
None

PROBABLE
CB Marquice Cole (Finger/Full), CB Alfonzo Dennard (Hamstring/Knee/Full), TE Rob Gronkowski (Forearm/Hip/Full), OL Nick McDonald (Shoulder/Full), DE Trevor Scott (Knee/Full)

REMOVED FROM LIST
S Patrick Chung (Shoulder), G Dan Connolly (Back), DB Nate Ebner (Hamstring), TE Aaron Hernandez (Ankle), LB Don’t’a Hightower (Hamstring), DE Chandler Jones (Ankle), WR Brandon Lloyd (Knee), G Logan Mankins (Ankle/Calf), LB Jerod Mayo (Elbow), LB Rob Ninkovich (Hip), LB Mike Rivera (Ankle), LB Brandon Spikes (Knee/Ankle), CB Aqib Talib (Hip), WR Wes Welker (Ankle), LB Tracy White (Elbow)

Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Thursday injury report

The Thursday injury report for the Texans and New England Patriots, who play in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro at 3:30 p.m. CT (bold indicates change in player’s status from previous day):

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
None

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
CB Alan Ball (Foot), G Antoine Caldwell (Back), NT Shaun Cody (Back), TE Owen Daniels (Shoulder), T Derek Newton (Knee), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION
RB Justin Forsett (Knee), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion), CB Johnathan Joseph (Illness), S Shiloh Keo (Ankle), S Glover Quin (Shoulder), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), RB Ben Tate (Foot), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
None

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
S Patrick Chung (Shoulder), CB Marquice Cole (Finger), G Dan Connolly (Back), CB Alfonzo Dennard (Hamstring/Knee), DB Nate Ebner (Hamstring), TE Rob Gronkowski (Forearm/Hip), TE Aaron Hernandez (Ankle), LB Don’t’a Hightower (Hamstring), DE Chandler Jones (Ankle), WR Brandon Lloyd (Knee), G Logan Mankins (Ankle/Calf), LB Jerod Mayo (Elbow), OL Nick McDonald (Shoulder), LB Rob Ninkovich (Hip), LB Mike Rivera (Ankle), DE Trevor Scott (Knee), LB Brandon Spikes (Knee/Ankle), CB Aqib Talib (Hip), WR Wes Welker (Ankle), LB Tracy White (Elbow)

FULL PARTICIPATION
None

Texans-Patriots Divisional Round Wednesday injury report

The Wednesday injury report for the Texans and New England Patriots, who play in the Divisional Round of the playoffs on Sunday at Gillette Stadium in Foxboro at 3:30 p.m. CT:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
G Antoine Caldwell (Back), NT Shaun Cody (Back), TE Owen Daniels (Shoulder), TE Garrett Graham (Concussion), T Derek Newton (Knee), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION
RB Justin Forsett (Knee), CB Johnathan Joseph (Illness), S Shiloh Keo (Ankle), S Glover Quin (Shoulder), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), RB Ben Tate (Foot), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
None

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
S Patrick Chung (Shoulder), CB Marquice Cole (Finger), G Dan Connolly (Back), CB Alfonzo Dennard (Hamstring/Knee), DB Nate Ebner (Hamstring), TE Rob Gronkowski (Forearm/Hip), TE Aaron Hernandez (Ankle), LB Don’t’a Hightower (Hamstring), DE Chandler Jones (Ankle), WR Brandon Lloyd (Knee), G Logan Mankins (Ankle/Calf), LB Jerod Mayo (Elbow), OL Nick McDonald (Shoulder), LB Rob Ninkovich (Hip), LB Mike Rivera (Ankle), DE Trevor Scott (Knee), LB Brandon Spikes (Knee/Ankle), CB Aqib Talib (Hip), WR Wes Welker (Ankle), LB Tracy White (Elbow)

FULL PARTICIPATION
None

Texans-Bengals Wild Card Thursday injury report

The Thursday injury report for the Texans and Cincinnati Bengals, who play in the Wild Card round of the playoffs on Saturday at Reliant Stadium at 3:30 p.m. CT (bold indicates change in player’s status from previous day):

HOUSTON TEXANS

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
G Antoine Caldwell (Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Ankle)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
CB Alan Ball (Foot), NT Shaun Cody (Back), TE Owen Daniels (Chest/Knee), T Derek Newton (Knee), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION
FB James Casey (Knee), FB Tyler Clutts (Abdominal), RB Justin Forsett (Knee), S Shiloh Keo (Ankle), WR DeVier Posey (Foot), RB Ben Tate (Foot), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

CINCINNATI BENGALS

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
S Chris Crocker (Thigh)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
CB Jason Allen (Hamstring), DE Wallace Gilberry (Illness), HB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Hamstring), CB Leon Hall (Hamstring), S Taylor Mays (Hamstring)

FULL PARTICIPATION
CB Terence Newman (Groin),  LB Dan Skuta (Thigh)

Texans-Bengals Wild Card Wednesday injury report

The Wednesday injury report for the Texans and Cincinnati Bengals, who play in the Wild Card round of the playoffs on Saturday at Reliant Stadium at 3:30 p.m. CT:

HOUSTON TEXANS

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
G Antoine Caldwell (Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Ankle)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
CB Alan Ball (Foot), NT Shaun Cody (Back), TE Owen Daniels (Chest/Knee), T Derek Newton (Knee), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION
FB Tyler Clutts (Abdominal), RB Justin Forsett (Knee), S Shiloh Keo (Ankle), WR DeVier Posey (Foot), RB Ben Tate (Foot), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

CINCINNATI BENGALS

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
DE Wallace Gilberry (Illness)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
CB Jason Allen (Hamstring), S Chris Crocker (Thigh), HB BenJarvus Green-Ellis (Hamstring), S Taylor Mays (Hamstring), CB Terence Newman (Groin)

FULL PARTICIPATION
LB Dan Skuta (Thigh)

Texans-Colts inactives, lineup changes

INDIANAPOLIS — Here are inactives and lineup changes for the Texans’ Week 17 game against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Kickoff is at noon CT.

Texans inactives
22 CB Alan Ball
30 CB Stanford Routt
58 OLB Brooks Reed
62 G Antoine Caldwell
66 T Andrew Gardner
67 G Cody White
97 NT Terrell McClain

Texans starting lineup changes
Whitney Mercilus will start at outside linebacker for Brooks Reed.

Colts inactives
10 WR Nathan Palmer
28 S Tom Zbikowski
34 RB Delone Carter
64 C Samson Satele
78 T Tony Hills
90 DE Cory Redding
99 NT Antonio Johnson

Colts starting lineup changes
A.Q. Shipley will start at center for Samson Satele. Lawrence Guy will start at defensive end for Cory Redding. Martin Tevaseu will start at nose tackle for Antonio Johnson. Joe Lefeged will start at strong safety for Tom Zbikowski.

By the numbers: Top-10 Texans through Week 16

Earlier today, we looked at where the Texans rank statistically as a team through Week 16. Here’s a look at individual Texans players who rank in the top 10 of the NFL in various categories:

QB Matt Schaub
7th in completion percentage (64.2)

RB Arian Foster
1st in rushing attempts (335)
5th in rushing yards (1,328)
1st in rushing TDs (14)
8th in yards from scrimmage (1,522)
1st in scrimmage touchdowns (16)

WR Andre Johnson
6th in receptions (100)
3rd in receiving yards (1,457)

DE J.J. Watt
1st in sacks (20.5)
1st in stuffs (tackles for loss on running plays) (19.5)
T-9th in forced fumbles (4)

ILB Tim Dobbins (missed 2 games, hamstring/shoulder injuries)
T-1st in opponent fumble recoveries (4)

CB Kareem Jackson
T-10th in interceptions (4)
T-9th in INTs returned for touchdown (1)

CB Johnathan Joseph, FS Danieal Manning
T-9th in INTs return for touchdown (1)

K Shayne Graham
T-8th in field goals made (28)
T-4th in points, kickers (128)

P Donnie Jones
T-10th in punts inside 20 (28)

WR Keshawn Martin
7th in punt return average (11.6)

CB Alan Ball (missed 4 games, foot injury)
T-10th in special teams tackles (13)
T-7th in solo special teams tackles (11)

OLB Bryan Braman (missed 2 games, hamstring injury)
T-8th in special teams tackles (15)
4th in solo special teams tackles (14)

Texans-Colts Week 17 Friday injury report

The Friday (final) injury report for the Texans and Indianapolis Colts, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 17:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
CB Alan Ball (Foot/DNP)

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
S Shiloh Keo (Ankle/DNP), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin/Limited)

PROBABLE
OLB Connor Barwin (Back/Elbow/Full), FB Tyler Clutts (Abdominal/Full), NT Shaun Cody (Back/Limited), DE Jared Crick (Neck/Full), TE Owen Daniels (Hamstring/Neck/Limited), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder/Limited), RB Justin Forsett (Knee/Full), RB Arian Foster (Arrhythmia/Full), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin/Quadricep/Full), T Derek Newton (Knee/Limited), S Eddie Pleasant (Hamstring/Full), S Glover Quin (Hip/Full), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe/Full), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle/Limited), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs/Limited), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring/Full), DE J.J. Watt (Chest/Full), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow/Full)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

OUT
RB Delone Carter (Ankle/DNP), NT Antonio Johnson (Ankle/DNP), DE Cory Redding (Quad/DNP), C Samson Satele (Ankle/DNP)

DOUBTFUL
None

QUESTIONABLE
WR Donnie Avery (Shoulder/DNP), LB Kavell Conner (Hamstring/Full), T Winston Justice (Shoulder/Full), C A.Q. Shipley (Knee/Full), CB Teddy Williams (Knee/Full), Tom Zbikowski (Knee/Limited)

PROBABLE
LB Jerrell Freeman (Thumb/Full), QB Andrew Luck (Knee/Full)

Texans-Colts Week 17 Thursday injury report

The Thursday injury report for the Texans and Indianapolis Colts, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 17:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot), TE Owen Daniels (Hamstring/Neck)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
NT Shaun Cody (Back), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder), S Shiloh Keo (Ankle), T Derek Newton (Knee), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs), DE J.J. Watt (Chest)

FULL PARTICIPATION
OLB Connor Barwin (Back/Elbow), FB Tyler Clutts (Abdominal), DE Jared Crick (Neck), RB Justin Forsett (Knee), RB Arian Foster (Arrhythmia), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin/Quadricep), S Eddie Pleasant (Hamstring), S Glover Quin (Hip), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
RB Delone Carter (Ankle), NT Antonio Johnson (Ankle), LB Robert Mathis (Not Injury Related), DE Cory Redding (Quad), C Samson Satele (Ankle)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
WR Donnie Avery (Shoulder), LB Kavell Conner (Hamstring), C A.Q. Shipley (Knee), CB Teddy Williams (Knee), Tom Zbikowski (Knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION
LB Jerrell Freeman (Thumb), LB Dwight Freeney (Not Injury Related), T Winston Justice (Shoulder), QB Andrew Luck (Knee)

Texans-Colts Week 17 Wednesday injury report

The Wednesday injury report for the Texans and Indianapolis Colts, who play at Reliant Stadium in Week 17:

HOUSTON TEXANS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
CB Alan Ball (Foot)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
NT Shaun Cody (Back), TE Owen Daniels (Hamstring/Neck), ILB Tim Dobbins (Shoulder), T Derek Newton (Knee), OLB Brooks Reed (Groin), DE Antonio Smith (Ankle), G Wade Smith (Knee/Ribs)

FULL PARTICIPATION
OLB Connor Barwin (Back/Elbow), FB Tyler Clutts (Abdominal), DE Jared Crick (Neck), RB Justin Forsett (Knee), RB Arian Foster (Arrhythmia), CB Johnathan Joseph (Groin/Quadricep), S Eddie Pleasant (Hamstring), S Glover Quin (Hip), ILB Darryl Sharpton (Toe), RB Ben Tate (Hamstring), QB T.J. Yates (R. Elbow)

INDIANAPOLIS COLTS

OUT
None

DID NOT PARTICIPATE
RB Delone Carter (Ankle), LB Dwight Freeney (Not Injury Related), NT Antonio Johnson (Ankle), DE Cory Redding (Quad), C Samson Satele (Ankle), C A.Q. Shipley (Knee)

LIMITED PARTICIPATION
LB Kavell Conner (Hamstring), T Winston Justice (Shoulder), S Tom Zbikowski (Knee)

FULL PARTICIPATION
WR Donnie Avery (Ribs), LB Jerrell Freeman (Thumb), QB Andrew Luck (Knee)