Overview
- Head coach Shane Steichen confirmed Leonard will start against the Texans after three Philip Rivers starts.
- Undrafted rookie Seth Henigan was elevated Saturday to the active roster and designated the No. 2 quarterback.
- Philip Rivers moves to the third/emergency role and may not dress, with his consecutive-starts streak ending at 243.
- Indianapolis enters Week 18 at 8-8 on a six-game losing streak and has been eliminated from playoff contention.
- Leonard’s audition comes against Houston’s top-ranked scoring defense, with kickoff set for 1 p.m. ET at NRG Stadium.