This week football is actually happening. I know I’ve said this to start every article this week, but dammit, it still doesn’t feel real, and until it does, to ensure it actually is, this is how things are going to be. On the injury front I have some good news and some expected news for the Texans.
The first is Whitney Mercilus. The Texans’ starting outside linebacker has been out for the majority of the preseason because of a hamstring injury. He’s going to be back and starting right away this week. Expect him to be taking on the outside half of Rob Gronkowski in the run game, playing against him in coverage occasionally, and trying to get to Brady as quickly as possible.