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Earlier in the week, we learned that the Texans would be without the services of Mike Mohamed and Xavier Su'a-Filo for Sunday's opener against the Chiefs. We already knew Arian Foster would be unavailable. That troika has now been increased to quintuplets.
Texans rule out Lonnie Ballentine (knee), Arian Foster (groin), Mike Mohamed (calf), Xavier Su'a-Filo (calf), Carlos Thompson (concussion)
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 11, 2015
The Texans listed as probable for Sunday should make you feel a bit better, though.
Probable for Texans: Duane Brown (thumb), Jadeveon Clowney (knee), Christian Covington (shoulder), Benardrick McKinney (sprained MCL)
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 11, 2015
Duane Brown (thumb), Christian Covington (shoulder) and Benardrick McKinney (sprained MCL) were full participation
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) September 11, 2015
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