Tag: Will Fuller

Texans-Ravens Friday injury report: 4 starters questionable

Four starters are questionable for the Houston Texans’ AFC showdown with the Baltimore Ravens on Sunday, including Will Fuller and Laremy Tunsil.

The Houston Texans wrapped up their final practice of the week ahead of Sunday’s AFC showdown with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT.

The Texans saw differences in their injury report between Thursday and Friday, elevating tackle Tytus Howard (knee) and linebacker Dylan Cole (knee) from limited participants to full participants.

Guard Greg Mancz and cornerback Lonnie Johnson continue to practice from their return from concussion protocol. There were no players that did not participate on Friday.

Tackle Laremy Tunsil (shoulder), wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring), safety Tashaun Gipson (back/wrist) and cornerback Bradley Roby (hamstring) are all questionable for Sunday.

Limited participation
WR Will Fuller Hamstring QUESTIONABLE
CB Bradley Roby Hamstring QUESTIONABLE
T Laremy Tunsil Shoulder QUESTIONABLE
S Tashaun Gipson Back/wrist QUESTIONABLE
Full participation
ILB Dylan Cole Knee
G/T Tytus Howard Knee

For the Ravens, defensive tackle Michael Pierce (knee) is considered doubtful. Wide receivers Marquise Brown (ankle) and Chris Moore (thumb) are questionable.

Cornerback Brandon Carr (NIR), safety Earl Thomas (NIR/knee), cornerback Jimmy Smith (NIR), running back Mark Ingram (NIR) and defensive tackle Brandon Williams (NIR) were full participants on Friday.

Texans-Ravens Thursday injury report: Will Fuller, Laremy Tunsil limited

The Houston Texans unveiled their Thursday injury report for Sunday’s game against the Baltimore Ravens. Will Fuller and Laremy Tunsil were limited.

The Houston Texans continue to regain their health ahead of Sunday’s AFC showdown with the Baltimore Ravens at M&T Bank Stadium Sunday at 12:00 p.m. CT.

On Thursday, the Texans did not see a change on the injury report. All six limited participants from Wednesday remained limited, while rookie cornerback Lonnie Johnson and guard Greg Mancz continue to practice in their return from concussion protocol.

Houston did not have players who were non-participants or deemed as full participants.

Limited participation
ILB Dylan Cole Knee
WR Will Fuller Hamstring
S Tashaun Gipson Back/Wrist
G/T Tytus Howard Knee
CB Bradley Roby Hamstring
OT Laremy Tunsil Shoulder

The Ravens had three players who did not participate, including wide receiver Marquise Brown (ankle), defensive tackle Michael Pierce (ankle) and defensive tackle Brandon Williams (NIR).

Wide receiver Chris Moore (thumb) was a limited participant in Baltimore. Running back Mark Ingram (NIR), cornerback Jimmy Smith (NIR), safety Earl Thomas (NIR/knee) and cornerback Brandon Carr (NIR) were full participants.

Irish in the NFL: Will Fuller nearing return for Texans

The Houston Texans will soon get back former Notre Dame receiver Will Fuller, who has been out since suffering a hamstring injury in Week 7.

Former Notre Dame Fighting Irish receiver Will Fuller V has been out with a hamstring injury since getting hurt in Week 7, but the speedy receiver is nearing a return for the Houston Texans.

After a bye week last week, Houston reported that Fuller is a limited participant in practice on both Wednesday and Thursday, ahead of the team’s Week 11 matchup with the Ravens.

Fuller is Houston’s primary deep threat, recording 34 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns on the season. Drops have continued to plague the speedy receiver, but his rapport with Deshaun Watson will be a welcome boost for this Houston offense.

Fuller is in his fourth NFL season, all spent with Houston after they plucked him in the first round of the 2016 NFL draft.

Fuller was a monster in college, recording back-to-back 1,000 yard receiving seasons as a sophomore and junior, and totaling 30 career touchdowns.

Although he has yet to find that level of success in the NFL, he is liable to break out in any given week, and will help the Texans the rest of the way as soon as he is healthy.

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Bills playoff picture: Texans get two playmakers on offense back

Bills playoff picture 2019, the Houston Texans get Will Fuller, Jordan Thomas back from injury.

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The Texans currently sit in the top spot of the AFC South. But no division is tighter than theirs.

Behind the Texans (6-3), in order, are the Colts (5-4), Titans (5-5) and Jaguars (4-5).

That’s not AFC East with the Jets and Dolphins. Realistically, any of them can rip off a few wins and take the top spot from the Texans, who would then be a in wild card battle with the 6-3 Bills.

Regardless, the AFC South leaders who share the same record as the Bills are getting some reinforcements coming out of their Week 10 bye.

According to Texans Wire, receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) and tight end Jordan Thomas (ribs) returned to practice on Monday.

Fuller was hurt in Week 7 and nearly returned before the Texans’ bye. This season Fuller has 34 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns.

Thomas is an interesting case. He’s set to play already this week and the Texans have activated him from the injured reserve list. He’s yet to play this season, but Texans Wire called him the preseason “favorite” to be their No. 1 tight end this year. In 2018, Thomas notched four red zone touchdowns while racking up 20 receptions for 215 yards.

In terms of head-to-head meetings, the Bills won’t see the Texans this season, but quarterback Deshaun Watson will have these two playmakers at his disposal moving forward. Houston plays the Ravens in Week 11.

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Texans WR Will Fuller, TE Jordan Thomas return to practice

On Monday, the Houston Texans saw wide receiver Will Fuller and tight end Jordan Thomas return to practice.

The Houston Texans’ Week 10 bye appears to be a gift. On Monday, the team saw wide receiver Will Fuller (hamstring) and tight end Jordan Thomas (ribs) return to practice, per multiple reports.

Fuller, who suffered a serious hamstring pull in Week 7’s loss to the Indianapolis Colts, was a possibility to return to the lineup heading into the bye. It appears as if he chances to play in Week 11’s highly-anticipated matchup with the Baltimore Ravens are rising.

In 2019, Fuller has 34 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns. The team will not issue a report on the details of his practice session. They will mark him as either full, limited or a non-participant on Wednesday.

Thomas has not played in 2019. A second-year tight end from Mississippi State, the 6-6, 278-pound 23-year-old entered training camp as the favorite to start. However, a ribs injury suffered in the preseason derailed that thought.

Houston placed Thomas on the injured reserve on Sept. 1. He has to be activated from designated to return. The Texans have two tight ends on the active roster, Darren Fells and Jordan Akins.

In 2018, Thomas notched four red zone touchdowns while racking up 20 receptions for 215 yards. His imminent return means yet another big-bodied target for Deshaun Watson to target in the red area.

Texans eager for imminent return of receiver Will Fuller

The Houston Texans could be receiving wide receiver Will Fuller back into the lineup again. Naturally, they are excited about that.

The Houston Texans have adjusted well to the absence of wide receiver Will Fuller. Since the speed merchant suffered a hamstring injury in Week 7, Houston has won back-to-back games, averaging 413 yards per in the process.

However, when Houston can get Fuller back, they will. Though oft-injured and prone to drops, his speed, chemistry with Deshaun Watson and route-running adds an extra dynamic to the offense.

“Having a healthy a Will Fuller is no question a positive for the Houston Texans. Helps everybody in the room. Helps the team,” said wide receivers coach John Perry on Nov. 5.

On the season, Fuller has recorded 34 receptions for 450 yards and three touchdowns. His 17 deep targets rank second in the NFL, per PlayerProfiler, despite the missed time while his average target distance of 15 yards sits at 12th.

“It’s just good for him,” Perry continued, “because he’s such a good person who’s worked so hard. You just hate to see guys be injured at all. We’re excited to get the opportunity to have him back in the second half of the year.”

Fuller’s hamstring injury suffered in Week 7’s loss was expected to sideline him for a few weeks. However, his time table to return did not warrant a placement on the injured reserve.

Houston has employed the help of Kenny Stills to fill-in for Fuller. In his two weeks in the starting lineup, Stills has eight receptions for 74 yards.

Houston’s Week 10 bye may have allowed Fuller the adequate time to return to the lineup. Before the team went mute for the week, coach Bill O’Brien alluded to him trending in the right direction for his return.

Whether or not Fuller does return for Week 11’s tilt with the Baltimore Ravens will be known throughout the week. The first indication of his availability will be Wednesday’s practice, followed by reports on Thursday and Friday.