Week 11 Monday Inactives: Houston Texans at Dallas Cowboys
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys have released their inactive lists for their Week 11 matchup at AT&T Stadium. Here’s a look at who will be sidelined for each team:
Houston Texans
- QB Kyle Allen (ankle)
- RB Dameon Pierce (ankle)
- WR Nico Collins (foot)
- TE Brevin Jordan (ankle)
- DT Maliek Collins (knee)
- LB Christian Kirksey (thumb)
- CB Derek Stingley Jr. (hamstring)
The Texans will be without several key players on offense, including starting running back Dameon Pierce and wide receiver Nico Collins. Kyle Allen will also miss the game with an ankle injury, leaving Davis Mills as the starting quarterback.
On defense, the Texans will be without starting cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. and linebacker Christian Kirksey. Maliek Collins is also out with a knee injury, leaving the Texans thin on the defensive line.
Dallas Cowboys
- QB Will Grier (concussion)
- WR Jalen Tolbert (concussion)
- TE Dalton Schultz (knee)
- DT Johnathan Hankins (knee)
- DE Tarell Basham (ankle)
- CB Nahshon Wright (hamstring)
- S Donovan Wilson (ankle)
The Cowboys will also be without several key players, including tight end Dalton Schultz and wide receiver Jalen Tolbert. Will Grier is out with a concussion, leaving Cooper Rush as the starting quarterback.
On defense, the Cowboys will be without starting safety Donovan Wilson and cornerback Nahshon Wright. Johnathan Hankins and Tarell Basham are also out with knee and ankle injuries, respectively.
Injury Impact
The injuries to Dameon Pierce and Nico Collins are a major blow to the Texans’ offense. Pierce is the team’s leading rusher, while Collins is their second-leading receiver. Davis Mills will need to step up in a big way without his top two targets.
The Cowboys’ offense will also be affected by the absence of Dalton Schultz and Jalen Tolbert. Schultz is the team’s leading receiver, while Tolbert is a promising rookie who has been making an impact in recent weeks. Cooper Rush will need to find other targets to rely on.
On defense, the Texans will miss the presence of Derek Stingley Jr. and Maliek Collins. Stingley Jr. is one of the team’s best young players, while Collins is a veteran leader on the defensive line. The Cowboys will also be without several key defenders, including Donovan Wilson, Johnathan Hankins, and Tarell Basham.
Outlook
The injuries to both teams could make for an interesting matchup on Monday night. The Texans are already a significant underdog, and the injuries to Pierce and Collins make them even more vulnerable. The Cowboys are favored to win, but they will need to overcome the absence of several key players on both sides of the ball.
The game will be televised on ESPN at 8:15 p.m. ET.