With both Duane Brown and Brandon Brooks out with injuries, the Texans managed to reshuffle offensive linemen in the 19-9 victory over Tampa Bay.
Head coach Bill O’Brien feels optimistic about the health of his starting left tackle and starting right guard.
“I think Brooks will be fine,” O’Brien said Monday. “I think that Duane in a similar conversation to like the Arian (Foster) thought there, I think Duane is very close to being back to being able to play.”
Brooks left Sunday's game before halftime with an ankle injury. He had his ankle taped up and prepared to return, but was unable to get back in the game for the second half.