Week 15 Injury Update: Key Players vs. Texans
The injury report for Week 15 reveals significant updates for the upcoming matchup between the Arizona Cardinals and the Houston Texans. Several key players will miss the game, impacting team strategies and player dynamics.
Cardinals Injury Report
The Arizona Cardinals will be without eight players against the Texans. Notable absences include:
- Marvin Harrison Jr.: Wide receiver sidelined due to a heel injury.
- Max Melton: Cornerback also dealing with a heel injury; limited practice participant.
- Evan Brown: Left guard ruled out due to personal reasons.
- Bilal Nichols: Defensive lineman missing the game with a knee injury.
- Xavier Weaver: Wide receiver not available due to a hamstring issue.
- Paris Johnson Jr.: Left tackle out because of a knee problem.
- Jalen Thompson: Safety sidelined with a hamstring injury.
- Dadrion Taylor-Demerson: Safety out for the fifth consecutive game with an ankle injury.
While safety Budda Baker had no game designation following practice, he has a wrapped right thumb. Coach Jonathan Gannon confirmed that Evan Brown is dealing with a personal family matter.
Questionable Players for the Cardinals
Several players remain questionable for the match. Key concerns include:
- Walter Nolen III: Defensive lineman (knee) limited throughout the week, Gannon noted he performed well upon returning.
- Emari Demercado: Running back dealing with an ankle issue.
- Elijah Higgins: Tight end affected by illness.
- L.J. Collier: Defensive lineman struggling with a knee injury.
- Christian Jones: Offensive tackle with a knee problem, requires activation from Injured Reserve by Saturday.
Texans Injury Report
On the Houston Texans’ side, no players have been definitively ruled out, but several are questionable:
- Harrison Bryant: Tight end facing neck and shoulder issues.
- Nick Chubb: Running back dealing with ribs concerns.
- E.J. Speed: Linebacker uncertain with a knee injury.
- Justin Watson: Wide receiver who has a calf injury.
As both teams prepare for this pivotal matchup, the player absences will play a crucial role in the game’s outcome. Coaches will need to adapt their game plans accordingly, considering the injuries of key contributors on both sides.
