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Al-Shaair posted seven tackles (four solo) and one pass defense during the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday.

Al-Shaair was given the green light to play Thursday after battling through a knee injury and illness during Week 12 prep. He ended up playing every single defensive snap, and he tipped a Josh Allen pass that was picked off by Calen Bullock late in the second quarter, which led to a Ka'imi Fairbairn 43-yard field goal four plays later. Al-Shaair is up to 71 combined tackles through 11 regular-season games, which surpassed his total during the 2024 season (70 tackles, also over 11 regular-season games).

Reed posted 12 tackles (nine solo) and a fumble recovery during the Texans' 23-19 win over the Bills on Thursday.

Reed mostly served on special teams over his five games prior to Week 12, but he was thrust into a starting position at safety after practice squad member Jalen Mills started against the Titans in Week 11. Reed took advantage of the opportunity, leading both teams with 12 tackles while recovering a Khalil Shakir fumble late in the third quarter that led to a 26-yard field goal by Ka'imi Fairbairn seven plays later. With Jimmie Ward (foot) still on the PUP list and M.J. Stewart (quadriceps) out for the rest of the season, Reed could be the Texans' second starting safety alongside Calen Bullock over the coming weeks.

Bishop logged six tackles (three solo) during the Bills' 23-19 loss to the Texans on Thursday.

Bishop co-led the Bills in tackles Thursday while playing every single defensive snap for the third time in his last four games (and seventh time of the season). The second-year safety has accumulated 34 tackles (20 solo) and six pass defenses (two interceptions) in the five games since the Bill' Week 7 bye.

Watts (hand) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Watts drew the questionable tag for Sunday despite being a full participant in practice all week, and he has a chance to return from a two-game absence. He has mostly served on special teams this season, but he also saw some rotational snaps at outside linebacker prior to his injury.

Morrison (hamstring) did not practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Rams, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Morrison popped up on Friday's injury report as a DNP due to a hamstring injury, and the rookie second-rounder is in jeopardy of missing Sunday's game. With Jamel Dean (hip) already ruled out, Kindle Vildor would be slated to start at outside corner opposite Zyon McCollum if Morrison is unable to play.

Wirfs (shoulder) does not have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Rams, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Wirfs was able to shed an injury tag for Week 12 after logging a full practice Friday. He has started at right guard in each of the Buccaneers' last seven games.

Braswell (foot) does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Rams, Sarah Barshop of ESPN.com reports.

Braswell ended the week with a full practice Friday, and the second-year pro has been cleared to play in Sunday's road contest. He has contributed on both defense and special teams and has accumulated 20 tackles (14 solo) across 10 regular-season games.

Zabel (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans, Michael-Shawn Dugar of The Athletic reports.

Zabel had a DNP-LP-LP practice log due to a knee injury, and head coach Mike Macdonald said Friday that Zabel is a game-time decision for Sunday's road contest, per Gregg Bell of The Tacoma News Tribune. Christian Haynes would be slated to start at left guard if Zabel is unable to play.

Hernandez (knee) is questionable for Sunday's game against the Jaguars, Bo Brack of GoPHNX.com reports.

Hernandez played through the knee issue last week and figures to again be out there versus Jacksonville. The veteran guard has started all six games in which he's played this season.

Abdullah (finger) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Cardinals, Michael DiRocco of ESPN.com reports.

Abdullah was unable to practice all week due to a finger injury he likely sustained during the Jaguars' win over the Chargers in Week 11. He has accumulated seven tackles (five solo) across seven regular-season games while mostly serving on special teams.