Colts vs. Texans Injury Report: Several Key Players Ruled Out

Houston Texans

The Houston Texans have ruled out several key players for their Week 18 matchup against the Indianapolis Colts, including quarterback Davis Mills (ankle), running back Dameon Pierce (ankle), and wide receiver Brandin Cooks (calf).

Mills has been dealing with an ankle injury since Week 15, and he missed last week's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Kyle Allen is expected to start in his place.

Pierce has also been dealing with an ankle injury, and he has missed the last two games. Rex Burkhead and Eno Benjamin are expected to split carries in his absence.

Cooks has been dealing with a calf injury since Week 16, and he missed last week's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Nico Collins and Chris Moore are expected to start in his place.

Indianapolis Colts

The Indianapolis Colts have ruled out several key players for their Week 18 matchup against the Houston Texans, including quarterback Nick Foles (ribs), running back Jonathan Taylor (ankle), and wide receiver Michael Pittman Jr. (calf).

Foles has been dealing with a rib injury since Week 16, and he missed last week's game against the New York Giants. Sam Ehlinger is expected to start in his place.

Taylor has been dealing with an ankle injury since Week 15, and he has missed the last two games. Deon Jackson and Zack Moss are expected to split carries in his absence.

Pittman Jr. has been dealing with a calf injury since Week 16, and he missed last week's game against the New York Giants. Parris Campbell and Alec Pierce are expected to start in his place.