The Houston Texans and Buffalo Bills published their midweek injury updates on Wednesday, providing a look at player availability for the upcoming Week 1 contest. The teams will face each other at Reliant Stadium with kickoff set for noon Central Time.
Houston listed defensive lineman Kayden McDonald as limited participant due to an ankle issue. Linebacker Wade Woodaz and offensive tackle Trent Brown were both marked as full participants, though Woodaz is managing a thumb injury and Brown is dealing with knee soreness.
Buffalo reported two players who did not participate in practice. Running back Ty Johnson was sidelined with a hamstring problem, while defensive back Jordan Hancock missed the session because of quad discomfort. Defensive lineman T.J. Sanders was listed as a limited participant for a knee injury.
The reports outline the current health status of several key contributors on both rosters as they prepare for the season opener. No further details regarding the specific nature of the injuries or expected timelines for return were provided in the initial release.
