
As Bill O'Brien predicted, Texans' DeAndre Hopkins, Jadeveon Clowney active
Published 10:39 am, Sunday, December 17, 2017
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - Texans Pro Bowl wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins and Pro Bowl outside linebacker Jadeveon Clowney are both active for Sunday's road game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, as coach Bill O'Brien predicted they would be.
Hopkins and Clowney didn't practice this week due to a toe and knee injury, respectively.
Hopkins leads the NFL with 11 touchdown catches. Clowney has nine sacks and 20 tackles for losses.
Meanwhile, left offensive tackle Jeff Allen is active despite a groin injury
“It’s trending toward him being able to go, yes,” O’Brien said.
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