Houston Texans interim head coach Wade Phillips said QB Case Keenum (thumb) has not been ruled out for Week 17 and will be evaluated during practice this week. Phillips indicated QB T.J. Yates could start over QB Matt Schaub if Keenum is not able to play.

Footballguys View: Schaub wasn’t the answer against the Broncos. The team may want to see if Yates can flash anything before the offseason. The Texans will likely own the number one overall pick, and they should take a franchise QB like Teddy Bridgewater (Louisville) there.
Texans | Starting QB for Week 17 uncertain

Updating a previous report, the Dallas Cowboys have not made a final determination about QB Tony Romo’s (back) status for Week 17, but QB Kyle Orton likely will start the game.

Footballguys View: The team has to monitor Romo’s back problem here. Orton is a decent backup who can keep an offense somewhat buoyant.
Cowboys | Tony Romo not ruled out yet

Houston Texans RB Dennis Johnson (hip) is considered questionable for Week 17 because of a hip injury.

Footballguys View: Johnson wasn’t impressive against the Broncos in Week 16. He’s quick and agile, but gets swallowed up too easily because of his lack of size and tackle-breaking ability.
Texans | Dennis Johnson considered questionable

Houston Texans RB Deji Karim (clavicle) will miss the rest of the season because of a broken clavicle.
Texans | Deji Karim out for season

Houston Texans CB Johnathan Joseph (toe) will miss Week 17 because of a torn ligament in his toe.
Texans | Johnathan Joseph to miss Week 17

Houston Texans RB Jonathan Grimes will be the starting running back Week 17.

Footballguys View: Grimes is an interesting player to monitor in super deep dynasty leagues. We like his balance and ability to pound the rock between the tackles. It will be interesting to see if he flashes anything in Week 17.
Texans | Jonathan Grimes to start

The San Diego Chargers will sign TE Jake Byrne off the Kansas City Chiefs practice squad.
Chargers | Will add Jake Byrne

The San Diego Chargers have placed TE John Phillips (knee) on Injured Reserve.
Chargers | John Phillips placed on IR

Dallas Cowboys QB Tony Romo (back) has been ruled out for the season because of his back injury.
Cowboys | Tony Romo to miss rest of season