Browns Facing Big Opportunity With Texans Injury Report

With the Cleveland Browns trying to remain playoff contenders, every game from here on out will be considered the biggest of the season. But for now, that distinction belongs to their matchup against the Houston Texans on Sunday at Huntington Bank Field.

Not only will the Browns be looking to end a two-game losing streak that has pushed them out of first place in their division, but they will be facing a resurgent Texans team that they may have to hold off for an AFC wild card. This will also be the first game for quarterback Deshaun Watson against his former team since his Cleveland debut in 2022.

Fortunately, the Browns are facing a big opportunity based on the Texans’ injury report, which lists 11 players as either out or questionable, including Will Anderson Jr., who is a strong contender for Defensive Player of the Year.

“Woof a rough injury list for the Texans. Danielle Hunter – Out, Azeez Al-Shaair – Out, Keylan Rutledge – Out, Brevin Jordan – Out, Marvin Harrison Jr. – Out, Will Anderson Jr. – Questionable, David Montgomery – Questionable, Wyatt Teller – Questionable, Trent Brown – Questionable, Jake Hummel – Questionable, Jaylin Smith – Questionable,” Jacob Barzilla posted.

Woof a rough injury list for the Texans.

Danielle Hunter – Out
Azeez Al-Shaair – Out
Keylan Rutledge – Out
Brevin Jordan – Out
Marvin Harrison Jr. – Out
Will Anderson Jr. – Questionable
David Montgomery – Questionable
Wyatt Teller – Questionable
Trent Brown – Questionable… https://t.co/rDYp8xd6wQ

— Jacob Barzilla (@JacobBarzilla) November 13, 2026

Anderson has an ankle injury that surfaced during the week. He did not practice on Friday, but reports suggest that his being held out was a precautionary measure as opposed to a serious issue.

Anderson leads the NFL with 9.5 sacks and is fifth with 40 pressures this season, and if he is limited in any way, that could be a huge benefit to the Browns’ offensive line, which has struggled in pass protection. Hunter, an edge rusher who has 4.0 sacks, is out with a hamstring injury.

On the other side of the ball, wide receiver Harrison is out with a hamstring injury, and running back Montgomery is listed as questionable as he attempts to return from a groin injury. In addition, former Browns offensive lineman Teller is questionable with a back injury while also dealing with an illness.

The Browns will be without fullback Michael Burton, who has been ruled out with a calf injury, and safety Ronnie Hickman Jr., who is dealing with a concussion. Wide receiver Denzel Boston is questionable with a toe injury, but he is expected to play.

Hopefully, Cleveland can take advantage of its better health and keep Houston from gaining on it in the AFC playoff race.