What happened: Running back David Montgomery (groin), safety Jalen Pitre (shoulder), offensive tackle Blake Fisher (thumb) and safety Reed Blankenship (concussion and hand) will not play on Sunday. Wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) is listed as questionable following an injury that sidelined him for the end of 2024 and the entire 2025 season, though he is expected to suit up. Tight ends Dalton Schultz (quadriceps) and Brevin Jordan (foot) returned to full practice participation on Friday and are cleared for action.

Why it matters: The simultaneous absences of Pitre and Blankenship leave Houston without two key safeties as the 2-4 club looks to extend its two-game winning streak. Montgomery and Pitre remain sidelined after both were ruled out for the London game on Oct. 15 after initially being listed week-to-week on Oct. 12. Having Schultz and Jordan cleared stabilizes the tight end rotation while Dell works back into the passing attack.

What to watch: Houston will release its official inactive list 90 minutes before Sunday's kickoff to finalize Dell's status for his 2026 season debut. Montgomery, Pitre, Fisher and Blankenship will next have a chance to return to practice ahead of Week 8.