Overview

• Stingley missed Wednesday and Thursday practices and was limited Friday, leaving his availability for Sunday in doubt despite the designation.
• The Texans have prepared Tremon Smith to start at cornerback if needed after he filled in against the Jaguars last week.
• Right tackle Tytus Howard returned to practice Thursday following an illness, keeping the starting offensive line on track to stay intact.
• Houston’s secondary depth has been reduced by the recent release of safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson, with M.J. Stewart expected to see increased duty.
• Fullback Jakob Johnson was placed on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, trimming options for 21 personnel that the Texans have used on 17.9% of snaps.