The idea that Indianapolis Colts star wide receiver T.Y. Hilton might not be streaking through the Texans' secondary Thursday night is a real possibility.
Hilton has missed three consecutive games due to a calf injury and hasn't practiced this week. That doesn't mean the Texans are counting out having to compete against a speedy deep threat who has caught 46 passes for 1,018 yards at NRG Stadium and averaged 5.5 catches for 101.3 yards and nearly one touchdown in 15 career games against them.
“Yes, he's going to play," Texans defensive coordinator Romeo Crennel said. "He's probably counting on it, and I’m, well not necessarily counting on it or looking forward to it, but you've got to prepare for him to play because he'll show up.