Houston Texans Week 18 injury report feat. Denico Autry, Shaq Mason, and more

The Houston Texans will end their regular season with a matchup against the Tennessee Titans. The Texans have secured their spot in the playoffs, while the Titans have long been eliminated from postseason contention. Hence, the game does not have significant ramifications for the rest of the league.

Ahead of the showdown, let's examine the injury status of some of the Houston Texans' players.

Houston Texans Week 18 injury report

Denico Autry's injury update

According to the team's official website, Denico Autry hasn't practiced all week. The defensive end deals with a knee issue in the lead-up to the regular-season finale.

Autry must practice Friday in at least a limited capacity to be cleared for the Titans' matchup.

Shaq Mason's injury update

According to Rotowire, Shaq Mason's participation against the Tennessee Titans is unlikely because the offensive guard is dealing with a knee injury.

The report states that Mason suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain during his side's loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. Thankfully for the Houston Texans, the recovery period for such an injury is typically three to four weeks, so there's a good chance he'll be fit for their wildcard round matchup.

Jeff Okudah's injury update

According to CBS Sports, Jeff Okudah did not participate in training on Thursday. The cornerback is dealing with a concussion and has sat out of practice as a precaution.

The report states that Okudah was limited in Wednesday's session but was downgraded to DNP on Thursday. Okudah still has Friday's session to prove that he's healthy enough to play in the final game of the regular season.

Will Anderson Jr.'s injury update

According to the team website, Will Anderson Jr. is trending toward playing in the last game of the regular season. The superstar defensive end is dealing with a hand injury but has been active throughout this week's training.

Anderson Jr. has started the week with consecutive full-participant designations and will likely feature against the Titans. The only reason for his absence would be if DeMeco Ryans decides to rest him or if he suffers an unforeseen scenario. If not, he'll be the main pass rusher chasing down any quarterback that Tennessee starts.