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The Houston Texans will be getting J.J. Watt back on Saturday in the first round of the playoffs, but it remains to be seen if Will Fuller will be active. With just a couple of days before the game, Bill O'Brien told Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle that Fuller will be a game-time decision versus the Buffalo Bills.
Bill O'Brien on Will Fuller: "I would say that will be a game-time decision. He'll be out there today. We'll see how it goes.'
— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) January 2, 2020
In Week 16 against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Fuller suffered a groin injury. The speedy wideout was forced to leave the game early and missed Houston's final game of the season.
Injuries have been an overlying issue for Fuller since he came into the NFL in 2016. In his first four seasons, Fuller has yet to play all 16 games in a season. Also, he's been sidelined for 22 games so far in his young NFL career.
Despite his injuries, Fuller has still shown that he's a difference-maker in the Texans' offense. This season, the Notre Dame product hauled in 49 receptions for 670 yards and three touchdowns. The 49 receptions and 670 yards are both career highs for Fuller.
The Texans' offense boasts arguably the best wide receiver in DeAndre Hopkins. But even with Hopkins, Houston leans on Fuller to stretch the field with his big-play ability.
Last year, Fuller was unable to play in Houston's Wild Card game versus the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans would end up losing the game 21-7 as Keke Coutee led all wide receivers with 11 catches, 110 yards, and a touchdown.
If Fuller is unable to go on Saturday, Coutee could be relied on once again for the Texans in the playoffs. Only this time around, the Texans are squaring off against the No. 4 ranked pass defense in the NFL in the Bills.
