Injury Overview: Patriots vs. Texans
The New England Patriots and the Houston Texans have released updates regarding player injuries and their participation in practice ahead of their upcoming game.
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2026
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS
PLAYERS WHO DID NOT PRACTICE:
- T Morgan Moses - dealing with a knee injury.
- T Thayer Munford Jr. - also facing issues with his knee.
PLAYERS WITH LIMITED PARTICIPATION:
- CB Christian Gonzalez - currently in concussion protocol.
- TE Hunter Henry - experiencing knee discomfort.
- LB Anfernee Jennings - recovering from a knee injury.
- RB Terrell Jennings* - under concussion protocol.
- LB Harold Landry - grappling with a knee issue.
- DL Khyiris Tonga - has a foot problem.
PLAYERS WHO FULLY PARTICIPATED:
- CB Alex Austin* - recovering from a wrist injury.
*Note: The asterisk indicates that the player is currently on injured reserve.
Helpful Links:
- Game Preview: Patriots vs. Texans (https://www.patriots.com/news/game-preview-patriots-vs-texans-divisional-playoffs)
- How to Watch/Listen: Patriots vs. Texans (https://www.patriots.com/news/how-to-watch-listen-patriots-vs-texans)
- Analysis: Patriots Set to Face Texans in Divisional Round Playoffs at Gillette Stadium on Sunday (https://www.patriots.com/news/patriots-to-host-divisional-playoff-game-on-january-18)
HOUSTON TEXANS
PLAYERS WHO DID NOT PRACTICE:
- DE Denico Autry - nursing a knee injury.
- T Trent Brown - dealing with an ankle issue.
- WR Nico Collins - currently in concussion protocol.
- WR Justin Watson - also undergoing concussion protocol.
PLAYERS WITH LIMITED PARTICIPATION:
- LB Azeez Al-Shaair - managing a knee injury.
- T/G Tytus Howard - coping with an ankle problem.
- G Ed Ingram - experiencing shoulder pain.
- RB Jawhar Jordan - dealing with an ankle injury.
- CB Kamari Lassiter - contending with ankle and knee issues.
- DT Sheldon Rankins - suffering from an elbow injury.
PLAYERS WHO FULLY PARTICIPATED:
- LS Austin Brinkman - recovering from a knee issue.
- T Aireontae Ersery - dealing with a thumb injury.
- S Jaylen Reed - managing a forearm injury.
Note: Changes from the previous injury report are indicated in bold.
PRACTICE PARTICIPATION DEFINITIONS:
- Did Not Participate in Practice: Player was absent entirely.
- Limited Participation: Player participated but did not complete their normal number of repetitions (less than 100%).
- Full Participation: Player completed all their usual repetitions (100%).
GAME STATUS DEFINITIONS:
- Out: Player will not be playing in the upcoming game.
- Doubtful: Unlikely for the player to participate.
- Questionable: There is uncertainty regarding the player’s availability for the game.
