Overview
- Brown was listed as inactive after pregame testing, ending hopes he would face his former team in the divisional round.
- The right tackle missed Wednesday and Thursday practices and was limited in Friday walkthroughs as the ankle issue persisted.
- An earlier report indicated he was expected to play, but the official inactive list confirmed he will sit.
- Blake Fisher previously started in his place in Week 18, and Tytus Howard has shifted to right tackle in past lineup adjustments.
- Houston's inactive list also includes receivers Nico Collins and Justin Watson, with kickoff set for 2 p.m. on ESPN and ABC.