Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (hand) took full practice reps Thursday after being limited Wednesday. This is a new injury for Hopkins but the limited Wednesday practice indicates that he’ll be fine for Saturday’s game.

Texans WR Cecil Shorts (hamstring) took limited practice reps Wednesday. With Nate Washington iffy, Shorts’ availability will be key. If both players are out, Jaelen Strong would be a Sneaky Start as the likely starter opposite DeAndre Hopkins. Strong should play quite a bit if either Washington or Shorts is sidelined.

Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (hand) took limited practice reps Wednesday. This is a new injury for Hopkins but the limited Wednesday practice indicates that he’ll be fine for Saturday’s game.

Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion, out) missed practice all week and is out for Week 15. It’s going to be T.J. Yates this week. This isn’t necessarily bad for DeAndre Hopkins, though it is a bit of a concern.

Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) missed practice again Thursday. Hoyer won’t play. It’s going to be T.J. Yates this week. This isn’t necessarily bad for DeAndre Hopkins, though it is a bit of a concern.

Texans QB Brian Hoyer (concussion) did not practice Wednesday. Hoyer won’t play. It’s going to be T.J. Yates this week. This isn’t necessarily bad for DeAndre Hopkins, though it is a bit of a concern.

The mantle of being a star wide receiver is a heavy one, something that Texans standout DeAndre Hopkins is adjusting to over the last three games.

Held to three catches for 52 yards on six targets during a 27-6 loss Sunday night to the New England Patriots where he frequently faced double-team coverage, Hopkins’ productivity has dipped with defenses paying special attention to him. He’s averaged 4.3 catches and 58.6 yards during the past three weeks, catching 13 passes for 176 yards and one touchdown in that span.

Although Hopkins has caught 89 passes for 1,221 yards and 10 touchdowns, the momentum he had built, including a five-catch, 118-yard and two-touchdown performance against the New York Jets and veteran cornerback Darrelle Revis, has been halted since that breakout game.

Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring, probable) was limited Friday after taking full reps earlier in the week and is probable for Week 14. The probable tag means that we shouldn’t be worried about Hopkins missing Sunday’s game.

Steelers WR Martavis Bryant (hip, probable) took full practice reps on Friday after being limited earlier in the week and is probable for Week 13. Bryant didn’t miss any snaps that we know of last week, so we’re expecting him to play against the Colts. He’s tied with DeAndre Hopkins with the highest PPG (14.7) at his position.

Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (hamstring, probable) took full practice reps again Friday and is probable for Week 13. Hopkins wasn’t limited last week, so he should play his usual role against the Bills.