Typically, Wednesday’s are the first day of injury reports. However, with the Houston Texans hosting the Indianapolis Colts on “Thursday Night Football,” it is the last, which depicts who will and won’t play on the primetime, short-week game.
The Texans ruled out three defenders; safety Justin Reid (concussion/shoulder), safety Mike Adams (concussion) and cornerback Lonnie Johnson (ankle). Each suffered their respective injuries in Week 11’s blowout loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
Did not participate
| S | Mike Adams | Concussion | OUT |
| S | Justin Reid | Concussion/shoulder | OUT |
| CB | Lonnie Johnson | Ankle | OUT |
Limited participation
| WR | Will Fuller | Hamstring | QUESTIONABLE |
| S | Tashaun Gipson | Back | QUESTIONABLE |
| CB | Bradley Roby | Hamstring | QUESTIONABLE |
Full participation
| QB | Deshaun Watson | Ankle |
| T/G | Tytus Howard | Knee |
On the other side of the ball, the Colts ruled out running back Marlon Mack (hand), cornerback Shakial Taylor (ankle), safety Khari Willis (concussion) and wide receiver Parris Campbell (hand).
Cornerback Rock Ya-Sin (ankle), tight end Mo-Allie Cox (thumb), tight end Eric Ebron (ankle) and wide receiver T.Y. Hilton (calf) are all questionable to play in the divisional contest.