Injuries have been the dominant storyline for the Houston Texans for the past two seasons. They overcame more than anyone in 2023 and that's been the case again in 2024.
They went into Week 7 with Nico Collins on the IR and also had to rule out five players for their showdown with the Green Bay Packers. That included linebackers Azeez Al-Shaair and Henry To'oTo'o as well as defensive backs Jimmie Ward and Kamari Lassiter.
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Now, they might have another star to worry about. During the second quarter against Green Bay, defensive end Will Anderson, Jr. was sent to the medical tent after hurting his shoulder during the Packers' first scoring drive of the game.
Texans' DE Will Anderson went into the medical tent right after the Packers TD
— Ellie French (@elliefrenchTV) October 20, 2024
Anderson is coming off the best game of his career against the New England Patriots. The second-year defensive end had three sacks and batted a pass in the air that was intercepted.
He was named the AFC Player of the Week for his work.
Update: The Texans took a 10-7 lead when Joe Mixon ran a short touchdown following a special teams turnover. The extra time might have helped as Anderson was back on the field. It was evident during the offensive series that he was feeling ready to go.
Anderson was seen jumping up and down on the sideline, apparently cleared from his injury.
Looks like Will Anderson Jr. will come back in after making a brief stint in the blue medical tent.
— Jonathan M Alexander (@jonmalexander) October 20, 2024
He's jumping up and down on the sideline.
It's worth keeping an eye on Anderson during the game but hopefully, the trip to the tent was purely cautionary.