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The Houston Texans may benefit from the return of a key cog to their offense on Thursday night.
According to Ed Werder of ESPN, the Texans are “confident” that wide receiver Will Fuller will play against the Indianapolis Colts.
The expected return of TY Hilton to the #Colts lineup tonight coincides with #Texans concerned about injuries to secondary player’s Bradley Roby and Tashaun Gipson. Status of both TBD. However, I’m told Texans confident that WR Will Fuller will play.
— Ed Werder (@WerderEdESPN) November 21, 2019
Like the Colts — who expect T.Y. Hilton to return for the divisional tilt — the Texans are in-line to receive their speed merchant back.
Fuller suffered a “significant” hamstring pull in Week 7’s loss to the Colts. He has not played since. After the Week 10 bye, he returned to practice in a limited fashion but ultimately did not fly with the team for their 41-7 loss to the Baltimore Ravens.
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Fuller, on the official injury report, is questionable to return after a week of limited practices and walkthroughs. Coach Bill O’Brien listed him as a game-time decision.
On the season, Fuller has 34 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns. The Texans used veteran Kenny Stills in his place during the recovery process; he was unable to match Fuller’s production.
If Fuller were to return on Thursday, Deshaun Watson would have a full arsenal of skill position players to utilize. None, other than Fuller, were limited in practice heading into Houston’s must-win divisional tilt.
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