Texans vs. Bengals Injury Report

Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates a sack with strong safety Quintin Demps (27) during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 18, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (90) celebrates a sack with strong safety Quintin Demps (27) during the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports /
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HOUSTON TEXANS

Friday, Dec. 23 Game Status

DID NOT PARTICIPATE

RB

Lamar Miller
Lamar Miller /

Ankle Questionable

LIMITED PARTICIPATION

DE

Jadeveon Clowney
Jadeveon Clowney /

Elbow/Wrist —

ILB

Brian Cushing
Brian Cushing /

Ankle —

CB

Johnathan Joseph
Johnathan Joseph /

Ribs Questionable

K

Nick Novak
Nick Novak /

Oblique/Back —

FULL PARTICIPATION

G

Jeff Allen
Jeff Allen /

Concussion —

T

Chris Clark
Chris Clark /

Ankle —

TE

C.J. Fiedorowicz
C.J. Fiedorowicz /

Concussion —

TE

Ryan Griffin
Ryan Griffin /

Hamstring —

CB

Kareem Jackson
Kareem Jackson /

Hamstring —

S

Don Jones
Don Jones /

Illness —

ILB

Benardrick McKinney
Benardrick McKinney /

Wrist —

OLB

Whitney Mercilus
Whitney Mercilus /

Back —

ILB

Brian Peters
Brian Peters /

Quadricep —

OLB

John Simon
John Simon /

Chest —

G

Xavier Su’a-Filo
Xavier Su’a-Filo /

Finger —

Even though Miller did not practice, I doubt there is any way that he doesn’t play tomorrow. He is too important to the Texans offense not to be out there is there is any way that he can be. Since he has been questionable for weeks and still been able to go, I don’t see why he wouldn’t do so again tomorrow.

The fact that another kicker was not brought in should tell you what you need to know about Novak’s availability–he’ll be out there. Clowney, Cushing and Joseph should all go, they’ve kept going despite ailments for weeks. We’ll see how much of a role C.J. Fiedorowicz plays with a new quarterback under center.

CINCINNATI BENGALS

Friday, Dec. 23 Game Status

DID NOT PARTICIPATE 
LB Vontaze Burfict Knee/Concussion  Out
G  Clint Boling Shoulder Out
TE Tyler Eifert Back Out
TE Tyler Kroft Knee/Ankle Out

FULL PARTICIPATION   
DE Wallace Gilberry Calf —
WR A.J. Green Hamstring Questionable
HB Jeremy Hill Knee Questionable
DE Michael Johnson Shoulder Questionable
LB Vincent Rey Hamstring —
DT Pat Sims Hip —
WR James Wright Knee —

The top part of the injury report should give you a big clue as to how this season has gone for the Bengals. Lots of guys have had injuries and missed games. Green and Hill should be able to play, but they have been banged up all year and will not be at their best once again.