Colts, Texans Injury Report: 3 Players Remain Sidelined On Both Sides

The injury report remains unchanged for both the Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans ahead of their Week 1 showdown on Sunday.

Indianapolis Colts kicker Matt Gay (7) smiles after kicking a field goal Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, during a preseason game between the Indianapolis Colts and the Arizona Cardinals at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis. The Colts defeated the Cardinals, 21-13. / Grace Smith/IndyStar / USA TODAY NETWORK

The Indianapolis Colts and Houston Texans are progressing through their week of preparation ahead of their kickoff matchup on Sunday. However, the Colts remain without two important players in receiver Josh Downs and kicker Matt Gay.

Here is the midweek injury report for both teams leading into their regular-season kickoff.

COLTS

WEDNESDAY

• Did Not Participate — WR Josh Downs (ankle), K Matt Gay (hernia)

THURSDAY

• Did Not Participate — WR Josh Downs (ankle), K Matt Gay (hernia)

Indianapolis Colts' Josh Downs Feels 'Real Close,' Still 'Up in the Air' vs. Houston Texans

#IndianapolisColts WR Josh Downs spoke ahead of Week 1 vs. the #HoustonTexans regarding his recovery from an ankle injury and how his role has changed behind the scenes.

Posted by Locked on Colts on Thursday, September 5, 2024

Downs remains sidelined after suffering a high ankle sprain a month ago, but on Thursday, he told reporters that he feels "real close" to returning to action after recently starting to run routes again, but that his stats for Sunday is still "up in the air."

In Downs' absence, rookie AD Mitchell has taken the lion's share of the snaps in the spot, although we've also seen the Colts move Michael Pittman Jr. and Alec Pierce from the outside into the slot. Fellow rookie Anthony Gould has also received reps in the slot.

If Gay is unable to play, it'll be undrafted rookie Spencer Shrader who gets the nod against Houston.

What happens next for the Colts? Don't miss out on any news and analysis! Take a second and sign up for our free newsletter and get breaking Colts news delivered to your inbox daily!

TEXANS

WEDNESDAY

• Did Not Participate — S M.J. Stewart (knee)

THURSDAY

• Did Not Participate — S M.J. Stewart (knee)

The injury report is pretty forgiving for the visiting Texans, who didn't list star edge defender Will Anderson Jr. after he dealt with an ankle injury throughout most of the preseason. Stewart, a backup safety, is the only name to have missed practice time this week.

---

Need your fill on daily Colts' content? Head over to the Locked On Colts' YouTube channel where Jake Arthur and Zach Hicks hit on all the major topics surrounding this team. Hit that subscribe button while you are there!

Become a Locked On Colts insider! Ask your burning questions and get prompt answers from someone who's around the team every day! Get special access from the locker room, practice field, and press box!

Follow Horseshoe Huddle on Facebook and X, and subscribe on YouTube for multiple Colts live-stream podcasts per week.