Laremy Tunsil

Texans LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) will not play in Sunday's Week 17 contest against the Titans.

Fantasy Impact

Tunsil was unable to practice this week and has been ruled out for Sunday's game aginst the Titans. His absence only downgrades star QB Deshaun Watson and the Texans offense. RT Roderick Johnson will shift to LT and rookie OL Charlie Heck will draw his first NFL start while Tunsil is sidelined.

Texans LT Laremy Tunsil (ankle) suffered a high-ankle sprain against the Bengals on Sunday and is doubtful to return for the team's Week 17 season finale against the Titans.

Fantasy Impact

Despite a losing season, Tunsil has played pretty well at the left tackle position for Houston in 2020. The fifth-year tackle's expected absence in the upcoming Week 17 matchup against the Titans accentuates the Texans' lack of depth on the offensive line. As a result, running back David Johnson and quarterback Deshaun Watson should be downgraded by fantasy managers heading into Week 17.

Texans OL Laremy Tunsil (illness) returned to practice on Tuesday and got in a "full" session.

Fantasy Impact

Tunsil missed Sunday's Week 11 game against the Patriots due to a non-COVID illness. His return to the lineup is a major boost for Houston's Thanksgiving matchup with the Detroit Lions.

The Texans are ruling out LT Laremy Tunsil (illness) for Week 11 against the Patriots.

Fantasy Impact

This comes as a mild surprise as Tunsil was reportedly expected to play despite battling the flu this week. His absence is a downgrade to Deshaun Watson and Houston's offense as a whole.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport is reporting Texans OL Laremy Tunsil (illness) expected to play in Week 11.

Fantasy Impact

Tunsil is dealing with an illness but is fully expected to be on the field for Sunday's tilt against the Patriots. Tunsil has played in 549 snaps this season, allowing one sack and two penalties.