Laremy Tunsil is looking “good to go” for the Houston Texans this Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
The four-time Pro Bowl left tackle returned to practice after dealing with an ankle injury on Wednesday. He was a full participant and should be ready for the battle between a pair of 3-1 franchises at NRG Stadium.
Tunsil left the Jaguars game in the second quarter and was looked at by multiple trainers on the bench and in the medical blue tent. He returned to the game to start the third quarter.
OTs with the lowest pressure rates allowed heading into Week 4 🛡️
1. Laremy Tunsil – 1.6%
2. Charles Cross – 2.7%
3. Taylor Moton – 2.8%
4. Jawaan Taylor – 2.9%
5. Penei Sewell – 3.5%
6. Teven Jenkins – 3.7%
7. Ronnie Stanley – 3.9%
8. Tristan Wirfs – 4.0%
9. Paris Johnson Jr. -… https://t.co/LDZz3nlSoc pic.twitter.com/KQSROPLdxx— The 33rd Team (@The33rdTeamFB) September 25, 2024
When asked about his status for Sunday, Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Tunsil would be considered “day to day.”
Tunsil has struggled to avoid the yellow flag through four games entering October. He leads all players with 11 penalties, including six false starts.
But Tunsil has been essential in the growth of quarterback C.J. Stroud in Year 2, especially in pass protection. In over 200 snaps, he’s allowed just two sacks and four pressures, which ranks 13th-best in the league.
#Texans Laremy Tunsil is fully padded for Thursday’s practice after missing yesterday with an ankle injury.
— Sam Warren (@samwarren_3) October 3, 2024
Dealing with lower-body injuries is normal for Tunsil, who underwent a knee scope earlier this offseason and missed a majority of training camp.
A healthy Tunsil could benefit Houston by keeping Stroud upright against the Bills’ front seven, which enters Sunday 12th in sacks. Buffalo also has struggled to attack the run, allowing 5.7 yards per attempt. In Sunday’s loss to the Ravens, the Bills allowed nearly 200 rushing yards to Pro Bowl running back Derrick Henry.
Kickoff at NRG Stadium is scheduled for noon CT.
