Houston Texans expect back TE Owen Daniels next game after Chicago Bears miss – NFL News
The Houston Texans expect tight end Owen Daniels back in the squad for the next game after he could not play against the Chicago Bears on Sunday (Nov. 11)
Owen is suffering from a back problem and in spite of being left doubtful for the past weekend game could not make the final selection of the team.
Still a big question mark is lingering around his ability to return to hundred percent fitness next week but prospects of him playing might be brighter than they were this week.
A day before the Bears’ game, coach Gary Kubiak speculated return to action of Daniels but said they as a precautionary measure had left him a game-time call. Although he is the leading runner of the team behind Andre Johnson, the team decided to give him
more time for recovery and return from the injury.
The team confirmed just before the tie that they were resting Daniels and he remained inactive, although he watched the entire game from the sidelines.
The absence of the player did not have an impact on the Texans given the team had a different strategy altogether. It turned out to be a day for defensive coordinator Wade Phillips as the defensive line put up a strong show on the day to allow the opponents
only a few points.
Since the game, the team has not confirmed the current status of Daniels and the chances of his comeback next week, while keeping in view his long-term health. The issue of long-term health was the main reason, according to the Texans, to allow the player
to spend more time on the sidelines.
It will depend on how the situation goes about as far as participation of the player in this week’s practice sessions is concerned. He has so far not taken a part in a full training session. He was limited on past Friday, which made the team to leave him
a game-time decision.
Overall, Daniels’ record consists of 37 catches for 478 yards in eight games. He therefore remains crucial to the team’s victories.
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