David Montgomery, the Texans’ running back, is a DNP with a groin injury, which is a brutal hit for Houston right before their Week 7 London game against the New York Giants. Losing a key back like Montgomery, especially with a DNP on a Wednesday, definitely makes you wonder how that offense is going to look across the pond.
Texans’ Locker Room Looking Rough Before London Trip
It’s not all doom and gloom for the Texans, though! Wide receiver Tank Dell, who has been battling a knee injury, got a full participation in practice on Wednesday. That’s some welcome news for the receiving corps, knowing one of their playmakers is moving freely. However, the DNP list for Houston is still long enough to make you wince. Beyond Montgomery’s groin, tight end Dalton Schultz (quad), offensive tackle Trent Brown (knee), defensive back Jalen Pitre (shoulder), linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), defensive back Reed Blankenship (concussion), and offensive tackle Blake Fisher (thumb) were all out of practice entirely. That’s a lot of key guys. Linebacker Henry To’oTo’o was limited with a shoulder, while defensive end Logan Hall (knee) and defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (knee) also got limited work. Interestingly, defensive end Will Anderson Jr. and wide receiver Nico Collins were both limited for non-injury rest.
Giants Battling Their Own Demons Across the Pond
The New York Giants aren’t exactly showing up in London at full strength either. They’ve got their own pile of DNPs, which includes linebacker Tremaine Edmunds (shoulder), offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor (calf), defensive back Jevon Holland (concussion), offensive lineman Marcus Mbow (knee), defensive back Greg Newsome (concussion), and offensive tackle Andrew Thomas (groin). Just like the Texans, that’s a lot of talent sidelined. On the limited participation front, the Giants saw defensive back Paulson Adebo (knee), cornerback Colton Hood (concussion), tight end Theo Johnson (toe), wide receiver Charlie Jones (Achilles), defensive back Tyler Nubin (neck), defensive end Kayvon Thibodeaux (illness), and punter Jordan Stout (neck) all get some work. It wasn’t all bad news for New York, as tight end Thomas Fidone (shoulder) and wide receiver Darnell Mooney (neck) were both full participants.
This Week 7 showdown is going down on Sunday afternoon in London at Reliant Stadium. Kickoff is scheduled for Noon CT. Both teams are going to be relying on their depth, big time, with so many key players either out or limited heading into game day. It’s going to be a real test of wills across the pond!
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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