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.

Titans at Texans in a winless showdown exposes two o-lines under siege and two young QBs under pressure. Stroud faces a 41% pressure rate even with just eight sacks allowed, while Cam Ward deals with Nashville’s shaky protection. Houston’s run identity is missing and penalties plague the offense, but the defense has steadied the ship at times. Stingley’s status looms as secondary depth is tested. Houston sneaks a 20-14 win in a tight affair, hinging on pass rush and leverage in the secondary.

From a fantasy lens, watch how Houston stabilizes its offense and whether Stingley suits up to shore up coverage. Al-Shaair keys the Titans’ run-and-pass spy, while Nico Collins and a returning No. 2 option (Kirk) could lift Houston’s floor. The game gameplans tilt toward short throws and big plays off play-action, with Houston’s defense carrying the weight in the closing minutes.