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Derek Stingley Jr. is questionable for the Texans’ Week 4 game against the Titans due to an oblique injury. His playing status will depend on his pre-game workout performance. Stingley’s potential return could bolster the Texans’ secondary as both teams fight to avoid last place in the division with a 0-3 record. If unable to play, other cornerbacks will step in to maintain team depth. Coach DeMeco Ryans has mentioned Stingley’s condition is day-to-day, making his status crucial as kickoff approaches.
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Derek Stingley Jr. is listed as questionable for the Texans’ Week 4 matchup against the Tennessee Titans due to an oblique injury. The outcome of the game for Stingley depends on his performance during a pre-game workout, according to NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport. While Stingley has been working hard to make an effort to play, he is not currently at 100% health.
Stingley’s return could significantly strengthen the Texans’ secondary, especially given the importance of this game against another winless team in the AFC South. Both teams currently hold a record of 0-3 and are competing to avoid the last place in the division, making this a critical matchup.
Prior to the upcoming game, Stingley was a DNP (Did Not Participate) in two of three practices due to his oblique injury, and he was limited in the third practice. This injury occurred during a prior game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which forced him to exit early. Throughout the season thus far, Stingley has recorded a total of eight combined tackles and three passes defended across two and a half games.
If the Texans determine that Stingley is unable to play, they have already elevated cornerbacks Myles Bryant and D’Angelo Ross from the practice squad to bolster their depth in the secondary. In the absence of Stingley, it is likely that Tremon Smith and Kamari Lassiter will take on the roles of starting cornerbacks, with Jalen Pitre playing in the nickel position. Additionally, rookie corner Jaylin Smith is on Injured Reserve due to a hamstring injury.
The decision regarding Stingley’s status will become clearer as the game against the Titans approaches. Coach DeMeco Ryans previously indicated that Stingley’s condition is day-to-day and will depend on his progress throughout the week. The Texans are also monitoring other players’ statuses, including Tytus Howard, the right tackle who missed practice due to illness, and Nico Collins, who has recently sustained a knee injury.
The Texans’ offensive line has faced challenges this season, allowing the ninth-most sacks in the league and showing a high pressure rate. This has raised concerns regarding the team’s overall stability should Stingley or Howard be unable to play. On a positive note, Tremon Smith has demonstrated capability and readiness as a backup cornerback after impressively filling in for Stingley previously and allowing only one completion for negative yards.
As the kickoff draws near, all eyes will be on Stingley’s workout results, which will ultimately determine if he can rejoin his teammates in a game that may be pivotal for both the Texans and the Titans.
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- SI.com: Derek Stingley Could Suit Up Against Titans
- Houston Chronicle: Derek Stingley Injury Update
- Click2Houston: Tremon Smith Preps for Stingley’s Absence
- House of Houston: Stingley’s Week 4 Outlook
- Houston Texans Official: Week 4 Injury Report
- Wikipedia: Derek Stingley Jr.
- Google Search: Derek Stingley Injury Update
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- Encyclopedia Britannica: Derek Stingley
- Google News: Derek Stingley Texans
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