Ruled Out Veteran Offensive Lineman With 147 Career Starts

   

The 9-7 Houston Texans will travel to Tennessee to play against the 3-13 Tennessee Titans at Nissan Stadium for their regular-season finale. Houston, who currently has locked in the fourth seed in the AFC, will attempt to snap their two-game skid against Tennessee and hope to carry some momentum into the playoffs. After being 6-2 midway through the season, the Texans have lost five of their last eight games, which is why the team doesn’t plan on resting their starters against the Titans.Ezoic

“I mentioned to all our guys that everybody has to be ready to go,” Ryans said. “Everybody will be out there playing and then we’ll see how the game goes.”

Houston Texans’ veteran interior offensive lineman suffered an injury early in Week 16

Houston Texans, Shaq Mason
Dec 15, 2024; Houston Texans guard Shaq Mason (69) runs onto the field before the game against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

Texans’ veteran right guard Shaq Mason suffered an apparent knee injury during the opening drive of Week 16 against the Kansas City Chiefs. He limped off the field and went directly into the medical tent; he did not return for the remainder of the game. Tests determined that Mason suffered a Grade 2 MCL sprain, which carries a 3-4 week recovery time.Ezoic

Texans will not have their veteran interior lineman for the second straight game

Houston Texans, Shaq Mason
Dec 31, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans guard Shaq Mason (69) in action during the game against the Tennessee Titans at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports