Texans rule out sacks leader Jonathan Greenard, WR Noah Brown

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HOUSTON -- The Texans' pass-rusher and pass-catcher groups took hits Thursday for their Week 18 matchup at the Colts on Saturday night.

Texans defensive end Jonathan Greenard and receiver Noah Brown were ruled out for the game (8:15 p.m. ET, ESPN/ABC/ESPN+), which is a win-and-in playoff scenario for both teams.

Greenard, who has 12.5 sacks, is the Texans' leader in that category and is tied for 10th in the NFL. He was voted as a Pro Bowl alternate. Brown ranks fourth on the team in receiving yards (567) and showed moments when he was dynamic target for quarterback C.J. Stroud.

In Weeks 9 and 10, Brown totaled 325 yards and a touchdown as the Texans defeated the…