Texans' Christian Kirk Out Against Seattle Due Hamstring Injury

The Houston Texans have ruled out WR Christian Kirk for Monday Night Football at Seattle after he re-injured a strained hamstring in Friday practice, a recurrence of the injury that cost him Weeks 1–2. Kirk has 10 catches for 109 yards this season and came off a season-best four catches for 64 yards in the win over Baltimore. With Kirk unavailable, Houston will lean on Nico Collins as its primary target while increasing snaps for Xavier Hutchinson and giving more opportunities to Jayden Higgins and rookie Jaylin Noel. The Texans (2–3), coming off a bye and a 44-point offensive showing against Baltimore, will try to maintain momentum without Kirk. Roster notes: rookie CB Alijah Huzzie remains on the non-football injury list, DE Denico Autry is listed as questionable, Tremon Smith returned to practice, and Kirk will be re-evaluated with an eye toward a possible Week 8 return vs. the 49ers.