Last week, Brandon Weeden led the Houston Texans to a 16-10 victory against the Indianapolis Colts, and the win placed the Texans atop the AFC South. Weeden will be the starter in Week 16 and will get another opportunity to lead the Texans to a win against a division rival, according to ESPN’s Tania Ganguli.
Brandon Weeden will be the starter for the Texans in Week 16
Brandon Weeden will be under center as the Houston Texans look to solidify their standing at the top of the AFC South on Sunday.
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Brian Hoyer remains under the league’s concussion protocol and has been ruled out for Sunday’s game against the Tennessee Titans.
Hoyer also sat out Houston's pivotal Week 15 game against the Indianapolis Colts. T.J. Yates started for the Texans in Week 15, but Yates' season ended when he tore his ACL late in the first half. Weeden entered the game and led the pivotal win. Weeden completed 11 of 18 passes against the Colts for 105 yards and one touchdown. It was Weeden's first action for the Texans after being claimed off waivers on Nov. 18. Weeden started three games for the Cowboys early in the season after Tony Romo initially broke his collarbone. The Cowboys lost all three games.
Head coach Bill O’Brien reported Wednesday that Hoyer remained under the NFL’s protocol, though he returned to practice on a limited basis. The team signed B.J. Daniels from the Seattle Seahawks practice squad to shore up depth at the position.
The Texans hold a one-game lead over the Colts in the AFC South and will look to solidify their division standing with a win over the Titans in Week 16. They face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 17.
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