Blankenship unavailable
Houston Texans safety Reed Blankenship was inactive for the Week 9 game against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium. He was listed as Out, with concussion and hand injuries noted on his availability listing.
Practice and depth-chart status
Blankenship did not participate in practice on November 6, 2026, with a concussion listed on the practice report. He occupies the first spot at strong safety on Houston’s depth chart, so his absence took the top-listed player at that position out of the lineup.