Battle Red Blog Oct 17, 2017
2017 NFL Power Rankings (Week 7): Bye Week Battle for Position
Where do the Texans stand going into the bye? After a win against the Browns in which the Texans scored more than 30 points in their fourth consecutive game, the Texans head into their bye in unfamiliar territory, a Top 2 scoring offense. Their offensive skills lead by passing touchdown leader Deshaun Watson warrants high marks in the Power Rankings, but it has not been forgotten that this team has not been bit by the injury bug but completely swallowed by it. No J.J. Watt, no Whitney Mercilus for the year, and Kevin Johnson and Dylan Cole are out for a couple weeks. This is a different...
CSN Houston Oct 16, 2017
Texans Expect Kevin Johnson Back After Bye, Unsure On Dylan Cole
The Texans cornerback hasn't played since spraining his MCL September 14th. Meanwhile, Cole suffered a hamstring injury Sunday.
Houston Chronicle Oct 16, 2017
Texans defense adjusts to big-name absences
The Texans' defense is playing without four starters who were first-round picks -- J.J. Watt (injury), outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (injury), inside linebacker Brian Cushing (suspension) and cornerback Kevin Johnson (injury) – who began the season.
Houston Chronicle Oct 16, 2017
Bill O'Brien: Texans corner Kevin Johnson to practice next week
The Texans have missed Johnson's presence as he recovers from a Grade 2 sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee that's kept him out for the past four games.
Houston Chronicle Oct 15, 2017
Texans' Kevin Johnson excited about pending return from MCL sprain
The convalescence is nearly over for Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson as he's close to returning from a Grade 2 sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. There's some hope that Johnson could return to practice as soon as after the Texans' bye week prior to a game against the Seattle Seahawks.
Battle Red Blog Oct 15, 2017
Street Clothes Special: Texans - Browns
Who’s on the bench today? See inside. The Texans begin their post-J.J. Watt and Whitney Mercilus season today, against the Cleveland Browns. The Browns are 0-5, and just switched from Deshone Kizer to Kevin Hogan at quarterback, but that doesn’t mean they’ll roll over. The training staff for the Houston Texans continue to be some of the busiest people on Kirby. A total of 17 players made the injury report this week, the most so far. ILB Ben Heeney (knee), CB Kevin Johnson (knee), S Corey Moore (concussion), and RB Jordan Todman (calf) have already been ruled out. C Greg Mancz (knee),...
Houston Chronicle Oct 11, 2017
Injured Texans corner Kevin Johnson close to returning
Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson will miss his fourth consecutive game Sunday against the Clevleand Browns due to a Grade 2 sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee. However, Johnson is making steady progress in his recovery from an injury that was forecasted for him to miss four to six weeks.
Battle Red Blog Oct 8, 2017
Street Clothes Special: Texans - Chiefs
The Texans host the Chiefs into this week’s Sunday Night Football game. See who won’t be in action. It’s week five of the season, and a rotation of Texans and Chiefs are spending time on the training tables with various owwies and booboos. So far G Kyle Fuller (hamstring), ILB Ben Heeney (knee), and CB Kevin Johnson (foot) have been ruled out and C Greg Mancz (knee) is questionable for the Texans. Other Texans getting a little extra attention from the trainers this week include CB Marcus Burley (knee), DE Christian Covington (knee), CB Kareem Jackson (hamstring), G Xavier Su’a-Filo...
Houston Chronicle Oct 4, 2017
Texans injury report: Kevin Johnson remains sidelined
Texans cornerback Kevin Johnson is making steady progress in his recovery from a sprained medial collateral ligament in his left knee.
Houston Chronicle Oct 1, 2017
Texans: Reasons for pessimism after victory over Titans
Reasons for pessimism after victory over Titans
Battle Red Blog Oct 1, 2017
Street Clothes Special: Texans vs. Titans
Not everyone gets to play today, due to injury or badness. See who’s sitting this afternoon’s festivities out inside. For today’s game between the Houston Texans and Tennessee Titans, each head coach has to name seven men who won’t get the honor of suiting up at NRG Stadium for this week’s AFC South game. As I began writing this post before the list of inactives is officially released, G Greg Mancz (knee) and CB Kevin Johnson (knee) have already been ruled out for the Texans. On the other sideline, the Titans already know that Johnathan Cyprien and rookie Corey Davis won’t be...
Houston Chronicle Sep 27, 2017
Texans' J.J. Watt has trouble explaining success against Titans
In 10 games against the Titans, J.J. Watt has 15 ½ sacks, including eight in a row, 32 quarterback hits, 19 tackles for loss, seven pass deflections and six forced fumbles.
Battle Red Blog Sep 24, 2017
Street Clothes Special: Texans - Patriots
Question everything and everyone, because Darth Hoodie’s injury list is long and murky. This is the third game of the 2017 NFL season for these two teams, and, somehow, their injury lists are reaching epic proportions already. The Texans’ G Jeff Allen (ankle), CB Kevin Johnson (knee) and WR Will Fuller V (shoulder) are ruled out for the game already. The Texans have officially ruled RB Alfred Blue (ankle) and NT Brandon Dunn (knee) as questionable for the game. Other Texans that have shown up on this week’s injury report include TE Stephen Anderson (concussion), CB Johnathan Joseph...
