Montgomery and Blankenship unavailable
The Houston Texans will be without running back David Montgomery and safety Reed Blankenship in Week 9. Both carry out designations and are on the game-day inactive list. Montgomery did not practice on Nov. 6 because of a groin injury. Blankenship also did not participate; his practice listing included a concussion, while his game-day listing included both concussion and hand injuries. Neither player is a fantasy lineup option for Week 9.
Three full participants are active
Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, tackle Blake Fisher and tight end Brevin Jordan are active after participating fully in practice on Nov. 6. Al-Shaair was listed with a groin injury, Fisher with a thumb injury and Jordan with a finger injury. Safety Jalen Pitre also participated fully in practice with a shoulder injury.
Smith among the other inactives
Tackle Braden Smith is inactive because of a coach's decision. He participated fully in practice, where he was listed with an ankle injury. Tight end Cade Stover, guard Febechi Nwaiwu and tackle Nate Thomas round out Houston's six-player inactive list alongside Smith, Montgomery and Blankenship.