Houston Texans vs Los Angeles Chargers
Leaders
HOULAC 
Houston Texans
2-5
Players to watch
Best Chirp Rating this season
Last 5
Injuries
QuestionableReed Blankenship
Blankenship (concussion/hand) underwent surgery on his left hand in October, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ActiveNaquan Jones
The Texans signed Jones on Monday.
QuestionableDavid Montgomery
Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday that he has "no significant update" on the status of Montgomery (groin) heading into a Week 9 matchup with the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Injured ReserveJaylin Noel
Noel, who was placed on injured reserve earlier Wednesday, is expected to require surgery to address his toe injury and will miss the remainder of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.
ActiveAzeez Al-Shaair
Al-Shaair recorded nine tackles (two solo) in a Week 7 overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.
ActiveHenry To'oTo'o
To'oTo'o notched 10 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's Week 7 overtime loss to the Giants.
Los Angeles Chargers
0-7
Players to watch
Best Chirp Rating this season
Injuries
ActiveCharlie Kolar
Kolar caught one of four targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams.
ActiveTre' Harris
Harris caught all three of his targets for 31 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams.
ActiveKeaton Mitchell
Mitchell rushed four times for six yards and caught all three of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams.
OutBrenen Thompson
Thompson (quadriceps/hamstring) is not expected to practice this week, Noah Furtado of The Athletic reports.
ActiveCameron Dicker
Dicker made all three of his field-goal attempts during Sunday's 24-9 loss against the Rams. He did not kick any extra-point tries.
ActiveKimani Vidal
Vidal rushed eight times for 23 yards and caught both of his targets for seven yards in Sunday's 24-9 loss to the Rams.
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