Brevin Jordan News

Jordan will finish out the remainder of Sunday's game off the field, effectively ending his 2022 campaign. With the nature and severity of this knee issue still unclear, it will be worth monitoring his injury status heading into this upcoming offseason since Houston is not in contention for a playoff spot. In the short term, Jordan Akins and Teagan Quitoriano will serve as Houston's only available tight ends for the remainder of this Week 18 contest.

Jordan did not record a target before exiting in the first half, though it's unclear when or how this injury first arose. The second-year tight end caught at least one pass in each of the Texans' previous three contests. With fellow backup O.J. Howard (hip) already inactive, Teagan Quitoriano could be in line for increased usage alongside top tight end Jordan Akins for the time being.

Jordan was more involved with Teagan Quitoriano (knee) inactive, but there wasn't much happening in the passing attack, which was held to under 200 passing yards for the eighth time. He entered the game with just three targets over the previous three weeks.

Jordan, who played just five snaps the previous week, was on the field for 36 snaps after Teagan Quitoriano left with a knee injury. Houston had made O.J. Howard inactive, which resulted Jordan receiving his most playing time since Week 9.

Houston tight ends were prominent in the loss with six red-zone targets and two touchdowns, but Jordan was not part of it. He played just five snaps and has total of 42 over the last three games since returning from a three-week stint as a healthy scratch. Jordan held much promise entering the season after being a productive receiver over the second half of 2021, but he doesn't fit in offensive coordinator Pep Hamilton's scheme, which relies on blocking tight ends to enable an effective rushing attack.

Week 13 marked the first time in four weeks that Jordan was part of the active roster. After being a healthy inactive for three weeks, Jordan played 24 snaps and was heavily involved as a target. O.J. Howard was made inactive, clearing the way for Jordan's return. While it remains uncertain why Jordan was inactive the previous three weeks, it's assumed his failings as a blocker played a role in the decision.