John Metchie III was a standout in the preseason. He won’t be a stud in Sunday’s game at Lucas Oil Stadium.
Metchie and running back Cam Akers were ruled inactive for Week 1 as the Houston Texans take on the Indianapolis Colts. Other inactive players for the Texans include linebacker Jamal Hill, defensive back M.J. Stewart and offensive tackle Nick Broeker.
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Metchie, a 2022 second-round pick out of Alabama, was on the bubble during training camp, yet came away as one of the top performers. He led the Texans with six catches for 76 yards and a touchdown against the New York Giants in Week 2 of the preseason.
Metchie finished with 11 catches for 100 yards and a touchdown in four preseason games. Xavier Hutchinson, who led the Texans in receptions and receiving yards this preseason, will have a substantial role in the passing game.
Akers was perhaps the top breakout player of Texans’ training camp en route to making the active 53-man roster. He remained consistent on the ground and piled drive up the pecking order by averaging 4.3 yards per attempt.
Akers also was effective in the passing game. In the Hall of Fame game against Chicago, he caught a 4-yard touchdown pass from Case Keenum.
With Akers out, the Texans will turn to a combination of Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.