Texans claim QB Brandon Weeden off waivers

With Hoyer’s status in question after suffering a concussion on Monday night, the Texans were left with just one healthy quarterback on their roster in T.J. Yates.

Polk had just four carries against Cincinnati, but had a key 13-yard gain, where he barreled over a couple of defenders, on Houston’s touchdown drive. Thus, Yates is involved in an accelerated crash course on the nuances of the Texans’ playbook as he prepares to start a game for the first time since his rookie season five years ago.

Statistically, both teams played almost identical, with Cincinnati taking the slight nod in time of possession.

“But it’s not a big thing, other than we’re out there trying to win a game, get back on track”.

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league, and like everyone else, the Texans have a quarterback issue.

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is expected to play despite missing two practices, and linebacker Jadeveon Clowney has been upgraded to full participation. Then, JJ Watt and the Texans defense delivered their best performance to date this season, Andy-Dalton-playing-under-the-lights-in-primetime showed up, and the Texans handed Cincinnati their first loss of the season in a grueling affair. They have been playing great football since they released Ryan Mallett. “There were a few possibilities where I was able to keep the ball, whether it’s on a run play or a scramble out of the passing game”. Fitz put together a good season in Houston past year (63.1 completion percentage, 2,483 yards, 17 touchdowns, 8 interceptions) before breaking his leg. towards the end of the season. As part of the three-headed RB attack for the Texans offense now, Polk’s presence gives depth and options for the Houston game plan.

“I’ll see him warm up before the game and make a decision after that”, Bowles said. But with Arian Foster lost to an Achilles injury, the onus will fall on the quarterbacks to save Houston’s season.

Eric Decker #87 of the NY Jets is congratulated by his teammate Brandon Marshall after scoring a fourth quarter touchdown against the Buffalo Bills at MetLife Stadium on November 12, 2015 in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Its 12th-ranked rushing attack will face the 25th-ranked run defense of Houston, while its second-ranked run defense will look to contain the 28th-ranked rushing game of the Texans. They need to continue the strong play on defense to win this one.

With Hoyer out, T.J.