The Texans were a very strong and healthy team to start the 2019 season. Then Bradley Roby, Johnathan Joseph, and Will Fuller fell victim to that dreaded hamstring, the most despicable of things. Tashaun Gipson’s back is wailing. Lonnie Johnson Jr. bumped his head. Tytus Howard hurt his MCL, but returned last week. J.J. Watt is out for the season. Laremy Tunsil mangled his shoulder.
Aside from Watt, none of these were season ending injuries. The bye week came at a perfect time.