Overview
- Houston ruled RB Jawhar Jordan out for Monday after tests reported by KPRC2 indicated a high-ankle sprain sustained in Week 18.
- Texans PR said CB Ajani Carter will not travel and is out, while QB Davis Mills initially stayed back for personal reasons but is expected to join the team separately.
- Rookie S Jaylen Reed was designated to return from IR, practiced late in the week, and is listed as questionable.
- Pittsburgh downgraded DT Isaiahh Loudermilk (ankle) to out from his 21-day return window, while the rest of the 53-man roster is set to dress; TE Jonnu Smith was cleared and RB Jaylen Warren returned from illness.
- Steelers star T.J. Watt said he feels great after returning from a punctured lung, as projections and betting models generally lean toward Houston in the road matchup.