Texans’ Brian Hoyer: Concussion confirmed

After rallying Houston past the Bengals in Week 10 when Hoyer was forced out because of a concussion resulting in memory loss, Yates started the next week in a victory against the Jets.

Yates, the Texans second fifth-round pick in the 2011 draft said he wouldn’t approach this week of practice any different, but did say he’ll be much more comfortable with the offense if he is pressed into starting duty at Lucas Oil Field.

He watched Houston’s October 8 loss to the Colts to get an idea of their defensive personnel.

HOUSTON – quarterback was evaluated for a concussion Sunday night during the fourth quarter of to the less than a month after being diagnosed with one. “I hope Brian’s OK”. “I hope Brian is OK, I hope he’s doing all right, but I’ll be ready to play”. Hoyer also suffereda strained neck, the source said. Hoyer has had five concussions in his football career, dating back to his high school days.

The Colts saw their NFL-record streak of 16 wins against division opponents snapped as they lost their first AFC South game in three years. Hoyer completed 11 of 22 passes for 155 yards with no touchdowns and no interceptions. He missed the Texans’ next game while recovering from the concussion. However, he flashed all of his ability of Sunday night, sacking Tom Brady twice. “We have to go up there and win, that’s the No. 1 goal, that’s the only thing that matters right now”. “The situation is still kind of the same for what’s on the line”.