The Houston Texans are hitting the road for London this Sunday to face the Jaguars, but the real shocker? Three of their starters are staying home. Wide receiver Tank Dell, running back David Montgomery, and safety Jalen Pitre have all been officially ruled out and won’t even be making the trip across the pond. Talk about a brutal blow for a team already trying to find its footing.
Dell’s Lingering Injury and a Stalled Comeback
First up, Tank Dell. The guy’s been battling a gruesome knee injury since 2024, and while he was back practicing this week, he’s just not cleared for action yet. You gotta feel for him, trying to get back on the field after an injury like that. His continued absence is definitely a tough pill to swallow for that Texans offense, especially when they’re looking for any spark they can get.
Montgomery’s Struggles and Pitre’s Defensive Hit
Then there’s David Montgomery. The dude’s started all five games this season, but let’s be real, his numbers aren’t exactly popping. We’re talking a measly 138 yards on 52 carries, which is a career-low average of 2.7 yards per pop. Now he’s sidelined with a groin injury, adding to their woes. On the defensive side, Jalen Pitre, a guy who also started all five games, is out with a shoulder issue. When he’s healthy, he’s a critical piece of that Texans’ defense, so this is a huge hit right when they need all hands on deck.
So, the 1-4 Texans are heading into a hostile environment in London, squaring off against the 4-1 Jaguars, and they’re doing it as 2.5-point underdogs. With three key starters out, this Sunday’s game could be a serious uphill battle for them. It’s gonna be interesting to see how they try to fill those gaps and if they can pull off an upset without some of their biggest names.
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Originally reported by Pro Football Talk.
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