Running backs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce were ruled out before the Houston Texans traveled to Minneapolis to take on the Minnesota Vikings.
John Metchie III, however, wasn’t. For the third straight week, he won’t suit up as a piece of the passing game.
Metchie was one of seven players ruled inactive before kickoff at U.S. Bank Stadium. Rookie linebacker Jamal Hill, defensive back Myles Bryant and defensive end Rashad Weaver also won’t take the field.
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Second-year offensive lineman Jarrett Patterson was ruled out before the team left Houston after suffering a calf injury. According to KPRC 2 Sports’ Aaron Wilson, Juice Scruggs is expected to start at center after missing last week’s win over the Chicago Bears.
Metchie, a former second-round pick out of Alabama, has been inactive in each matchup this season. He showed progress in the preseason as a quality second option behind the trio of starters, but Houston has elected to play the hot hand of Xavier Hutchinson.
The Texans are looking for their first win over the undefeated Vikings in franchise history. With a win, Houston will be off to its best start since 2012.
Kickoff is scheduled for noon CT.