The Houston Texans still remain for the most part healthy entering Sunday Night Football’s showdown against the Chicago Bears, though are missing a key weapon on offense.
Tight end Dalton Schultz did not workout during Wednesday’s practice due to an ankle injury. Defensive back M.J. Stewart, who missed last week’s 29-27 victory over the Indianapolis Colts due to a knee injury, also did not participate.
Schultz, who inked a three-year, $36 million extension this offseason, caught three passes for 16 yards and two first downs. If he’s inactive, the Texans likely would turn to Brevin Jordan and rookie Cade Stover.
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For Chicago, there were a handful of players on the injury list, including most notably wide receivers Rome Odunze (knee) and Keenan Allen (heel). Odunze suffered a Grade 1 MCL sprain and is currently listed as day-to-day.
Allen, who was traded this offseason to Chicago from the Los Angeles Rams, reaggravated a heel injury in Sunday’s win over the Tennessee Titans. It was reported that Wednesday was a planned rest day.
D.J. Moore was one of three receivers who practiced without issue, joining second-year target Tyler Scott and returner DeAndre Carter. Like John Metchie III, Scott was a healthy scratch in Sunday’s home opener. Carter, who previously played in Houston, played 13 total offensive snaps in place of Odunze.
Defensive end DeMarcus Walker didn’t practice with a foot injury while offensive linemen Ryan Bates (shoulder/elbow) and Kiran Amegadjie (quad) were limited.
Defensive tackle Zacch Pickens, who didn’t play in Week 1 due to a groin injury, returned to practice for Chicago but in limited fashion.
Houston Texans
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game status |
| TE Dalton Schultz | Ankle | DNP | |||
| DB M.J. Stewart | Knee | DNP |
Chicago Bears
| Player | Injury | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Game Status |
| WR Keenan Allen | heel | DNP | |||
| OL Kiran Amegadjie | quad | LP | |||
| OL Ryan Bates | shoulder/elbow | LP | |||
| FB Khari Blasingame | hand/knee | LP | |||
| WR Rome Odunze | knee | DNP | |||
| DL Zacch Pickens | groin | LP | |||
| DL DeMarcus Walker | foot | DNP |
DNP: Did not practice; LP: Limited participation; FP: Full participation
