Jaguars vs. Texans: Game time, TV schedule, injury updates and more

The Texans will be looking to become the first AFC team to win nine games this year.

Texans vs. Jaguars injury report: Shaun Cody, Ben Tate and Owen Daniels return to practice

Three key players who missed last week's game against the Bears were back on the practice field on Wednesday for the Texans.

Texans Vs. Jaguars Week 8 Inactive List: Andre Johnson Is Biggest Name Out

The Houston Texans already have said that wide receiver Andre Johnson and safety Danieal Manning are ruled out for Sunday's game. As for the Jacksonville Jaguars, they have already ruled out four players prior to this afternoon's game in fullback Brock Bolen, tackle Eben Britton, defensive end John Chick and safety Courtney Greene.

Here is the full inactive list for both teams which includes additional players mentioned from above.

Houston Texans:

• Quarterback TJ Yates
• Wide receiver Andre Johnson
• Tight end Garrett Graham
• Tackle Andrew Gardner
• Guard Thomas Austin
• Cornerback Brandon Harris
• Safety Danieal Manning

Jacksonville Jaguars:

* Fullback Brock Bolen
* Wide receiver Chastin West
* Wide receiver Cecil Shorts
* Tackle Eben Britton
* Center/Guard Jason Spitz
* Defensive end John Chick
* Safety Courtney Greene

For the latest news and analysis on the Houston Texans, check out Battle Red Blog, and for more on the Jacksonville Jaguars, head over to Big Cat Country.

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Andre Johnson Injury Update: Gary Kubiak Rules Star WR Out For Sunday

While Andre Johnson has recovered from the hamstring injury he suffered four weeks ago faster than expected, Houston Texans head coach Gary Kubiak doesn't think he's quite ready to return to the field:

ClaytonESPN John Clayton 

Gary Kubiak decided to rule out Andre Johnson for a fourth consecutive game despite making progress recovering from hamstring injury.

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The Texans have gone 2-2 since losing their four-time All-Pro WR, but the team has not been able to replace his production in the passing game. Johnson, despite playing in only three full games, still leads the team's wide receivers in receptions and receiving yards.

The good news for Houston fans is the Texans probably don't need to rush him back, not with games against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday and the Cleveland Browns on Nov. 6. 

Jacksonville, starting rookie QB Blaine Gabbert, has a 2-5 record and the league's worst-ranked passing offense, although Johnson's ability to stretch the field and convert first downs over the middle will be missed against their stout defense.

For the latest news and analysis on the Texans, check out Battle Red Blog, and for more on the Jaguars, head over to Big Cat Country.

Houston Texans Injury Report Week 8: Andre Johnson Is Back

Andre Johnson was a full participant in the Houston Texans' practice on Wednesday, the wide receiver will have the final say so on playing Sunday versus the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Texans Sign Quintin Demps, Waive Trindon Holliday

WIth Danieal Manning going down with surgery on his fractured tibia, the Texans signed Quintin Demps on Tuesday.

Andre Johnson Injury Update: Will Practice Today, 'Has A Chance' To Play Sunday

In a great bit of news for a Houston Texans squad that has struggled since losing Mario Williams and Andre Johnson to injury, head coach Gary Kubiak revealed that their All-Pro WR may be back on the field as soon as this weekend:

taniaganguli Tania Ganguli 

#Texans coach Gary Kubiak on Andre Johnson: "He's doing really well" and "he's got a chance." Will practice today. #Jaguars

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Johnson hasn't played since Oct. 2 against Pittsburgh, when he injured his hamstring early in Houston's 17-10 victory over the Steelers. He was expected to miss up to six weeks, but his recovery has been ahead of schedule, with Wednesday's practice likely to play a key role in whether he takes the field against the Jaguars.

The Texans have gone 2-2 in his absence, and they've really struggled to replace his production. Despite missing almost four games, Johnson still leads Houston's WR's in receptions and yards.

For the latest on the Texans, check out the SBNation blog Battle Red Blog.

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