DeMeco Ryans and the Houston front office inject veteran depth into the trenches by signing Naquan Jones off the 49ers' practice squad. As the team recalibrates during its bye week, we examine how front-seven reinforcements impact upcoming power ratings.

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Official Injury Report

Reed Blankenship (S)Out

Blankenship (concussion/hand) has been ruled out to face the Chargers on Sunday.

Woody Marks (RB)Active

With David Montgomery (groin) again ruled out for Week 9, Marks is expected to remain the Texans' clear RB1 for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Azeez Al-Shaair (LB)Active

Al-Shaair (groin) was a full participant in Thursday's practice.

Brevin Jordan (TE)Active

Braden Smith (OT)Active

Blake Fisher (OT)Active

Fisher (thumb) was a full participant in Wednesday's practice.

Jalen Pitre (S)Active

Pitre (shoulder) was a full participant in Houston's practice Wednesday.

David Montgomery (RB)Out

Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesday that Montgomery (groin) has made some progress but is still viewed as week-to-week and will remain out for Sunday's game against the Chargers, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Naquan Jones (DT)Active

The Texans signed Jones on Monday.

Jaylin Noel (WR)Injured Reserve

Noel, who was placed on injured reserve earlier Wednesday, is expected to require surgery to address his toe injury and will miss the remainder of the season, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Henry To'oTo'o (LB)Active

To'oTo'o notched 10 tackles (three solo), including 0.5 sacks, in Sunday's Week 7 overtime loss to the Giants.

M.J. Stewart (S)Active

Stewart finished with 12 tackles (five solo), including 0.5 sacks, and a defensed pass in Sunday's overtime loss to the Giants.

Foster Moreau (TE)Active

Moreau played 21 offensive snaps and nine special-teams snaps in the Texans' 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants on Sunday.

Dare Ogunbowale (RB)Active

Ogunbowale didn't record an offensive touch or target in Sunday's 24-21 overtime loss to the Giants.

Tank Dell (WR)Active

Dell caught his only target for 43 yards and added a two-yard rush during Sunday's 27-21 overtime loss to the Giants.

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