Houston may be shorthanded at edge and in the secondary for the Ravens clash, with Will Anderson Jr. and Derek Stingley Jr. listed day-to-day as DeMeco Ryans navigates the week. Anderson’s five pressures powered Houston’s latest win and a rare shutout, making his health a linchpin. Autry’s return could cushion the edge if Anderson sits, while Stingley’s oblique remains a key unknown.

Houston also activated Denico Autry and Jaylen Reed for practice, adding veteran depth as Collins, Bryant, and Fatukasi deal with injuries. The 21-day window for Autry/Reed gives Ryans options, creating a flexible blueprint in a must-win scenario against Baltimore, with lingering questions about the defense’s ceiling without its top performers.