Divisional Round Houston Texans injury report: Latest on Robert Woods, Azeez Al-Shaair, and more

The Houston Texans face the daunting task of traveling to Kansas City for the divisional round, where they'll take on the Chiefs in a crucial AFC divisional round game for a chance to advance to the Championship Game.

Before the divisional round, let's take a look at the Texans' injury report.

Divisional Round Houston Texans injury report

Robert Woods' injury update

According to CBS Sports, Robert Woods has not featured in practice all week. The veteran wide receiver is dealing with a hip injury leading up to the divisional round.

Woods must now participate in Thursday's training to have a proper chance at playing against the Kansas City Chiefs. However, if he's unable to, expect Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie to receive additional targets behind incumbent starter Nico Collins.

Azeez Al-Shaair's injury update

According to CBS Sports, Azeez Al-Shaair was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice session. The linebacker is dealing with a knee injury leading up to the divisional round game.

Al-Shaair picked up the injury in his side's impressive wild card round game win over the Los Angeles Chargers. He subsequently missed Tuesday's training session before being upgraded to "limited participant" on Wednesday. He'll hope to avoid an injury designation on Thursday so that he can prove his fitness for the Kansas City game.

Shaq Mason's injury update

According to CBS Sports, Shaq Mason participated only partially in Wednesday's practice session. The offensive guard is dealing with a knee injury.

Mason has not played in any of the Texans' last three games due to an MCL injury he suffered in Week 16. Interestingly, he got hurt in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs.

The guard will aim to make his 2024-25 playoff debut against Patrick Mahomes' team. However, if he's unable to prove his fitness to play, expect Juice Scruggs to continue at the right guard spot.

Joe Mixon's injury update

According to CBS Sports, the Houston Texans have added Joe Mixon to the injury report. The veteran running back is dealing with an ankle issue and was limited in Wednesday's training session.

Mixon is arguably the side's biggest offensive weapon, and his fitness will be crucial to the Houston Texans' chances at an upset. It wouldn't be surprising if Mixon avoids excessive contact in Thursday's training session in order to stay fresh for the Chiefs matchup.