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Schultz (calf) won't return to Sunday's Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots.

Schultz thus finishes his afternoon with two catches (on two targets) for 47 yards. Cade Stover and Harrison Bryant are Houston's available tight ends for the remainder of Sunday's contest.

Marks exited Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots due to a shoulder injury.

Before his departure from the game, Marks carried eight times for seven yards and caught one of his two targets for six yards. While Marks is sidelined, Nick Chubb, Dare Ogunbowale and British Brooks are Houston's available backfield options.

Spillane (thumb) has returned to Sunday's game versus the Texans, Mike Reiss of ESPN.com reports.

Spillane exited with a thumb injury but returned just before the end of the first quarter. The 30-year-old will slot back into his starting spot at inside linebacker.

Spillane is questionable to return to Sunday's divisional-round game versus the Texans due to a thumb injury, Evan Lazar of the Patriots' official site reports.

Spillance recorded one tackle before leaving in the first quarter. The 30-year-old finished the regular season as New England's leading tackler (97) despite missing four games with an ankle injury. In his absence, Jack Gibbens should see increased playing time at inside linebacker versus Houston.

Schultz was forced out of Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots with a calf injury.

Before his exit from the contest, Schultz caught both of his targets for 47 yards (including a 42-yarder). In his absence, Cade Stover and Harrison Bryant are available to handle Houston's tight-end duties versus New England.

Brown (ankle) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Patriots.

Brown dealt with a pair of ankle and knee injuries over the last few weeks, and he was sidelined for the final two games of the regular season. The 32-year-old suited up and started Monday's wild-card win over the Steelers, but he popped back up with an ankle issue, which will keep him out versus New England. In his stead, Tytus Howard will likely move over to start at right tackle while Jarrett Patterson fills in at left guard.

DeVito (coach's decision) is inactive but operating as New England's third quarterback in Sunday's divisional-round matchup versus the Texans.

DeVito will continue serving as the emergency No. 3 QB for the Patriots' second playoff matchup. He'll only be able to enter Sunday's game if both starter Drake Maye and backup Joshua Dobbs are forced out.

Jordan (coach's decision) is inactive for Sunday's divisional-round game against the Patriots.

Jordan, who sat out this past Monday's wild-card win at Pittsburgh due to a high-ankle sprain that he sustained Week 18 against the Colts, had approached the contest without an injury designation, but the running back won't be available versus New England after all. In his continued absence, Woody Marks will continue to lead Houston's backfield Sunday, with Nick Chubb next up for carries.

Landry (knee) is active for Sunday's divisional-round contest versus the Texans.

Landry has been dealing with a knee injury since Week 12, but he's still suited up for five of the last seven games, including last week's win the Chargers in the wild-card round. The 29-year-old recorded 49 tackles, including 8.5 sacks, over 15 regular-season appearances, and he added two tackles versus Los Angeles. Landry should maintain his starting role on the edge opposite K'Lavon Chaisson.

Kupp recorded five receptions on five targets for 60 yards in Saturday's 41-6 divisional-round win over the 49ers.

Kupp was Sam Darnold's favorite target in the blowout win, and he led Seattle in targets, receptions and yards. He chipped in with long gains of 21, 15 and 11 yards, and posted his highest yardage total since Week 2. Kupp should have a decent chance to remain heavily involved in the NFC Championship Game, as Rashid Shaheed remains only a peripheral option and Seattle should be forced to the air more often than it was Saturday night.