LONDON - When the Texans' defense lines up across from Jaguars rookie quarterback Gardner Minshew, they'll be extremely shorthanded in the secondary.
JOHN McCLAIN'S MAILBAG: Deshaun Watson's eye, Astros' loss and travel tips
Three of the Texans' starting defensive backs were left home and won't play Sunday at Wembley Stadium: Cornerbacks Bradley Roby and Lonnie Johnson Jr. and safety Tashaun Gipson.
As banged up as the Texans are, they do get veteran corner Johnathan Joseph back for Sunday after he was sidelined against the Oakland Raiders due to neck and hamstring injuries.