Tytus Howard will be watching from the sidelines on Sunday.
The Houston Texans’ starting right tackle is out with a hamstring injury against the Buffalo Bills, meaning second-round pick Blake Fisher will make his first start.
No Joe Mixon, Dameon Pierce or Tytus Howard.
Huge. pic.twitter.com/bwWluhxwIn
— DJ Bien-Aime (@Djbienaime) October 6, 2024
Drafted out of Notre Dame, Fisher was brought in as a potential long-term replacement for Howard in the offseason, though he mostly saw reps during training camp at left tackle because of Laremy Tunsil’s injury.
During his time with the Irish, Fisher started 26 games on the right side and one game at left tackle. The Texans will be with the remaining starting four linemen to block for C.J. Stroud.
Other inactive players for the Texans include running back Dameon Pierce, linebacker Jake Hansen, wide receiver Steven Sims and Derek Barnett. Houston activated second-year defensive end Dylan Horton from the NFI list and elevated J.J. Taylor from the practice squad.
The Texans will receive the ball to begin the second half.
