Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler (groin) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 3.

Houston Texans RB Buddy Howell (hamstring) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 3, and is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game. DE J.J. Watt (elbow, knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. LB Dylan Cole (wrist), DT Brandon Dunn (ankle), OG Zach Fulton (hand), S Andre Hal (ankle), CB Johnathan Joseph (neck), OG Senio Kelemete (knee, rib), LB Benardrick McKinney (heel) and S Justin Reid (wrist) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 3, but is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.

Footballguys View: Hopkins has been limited in practice by various injuries all season long. He’s good to go and ready to shine in the Wild Card Round. The Texans are at home Saturday to take on the Colts.

Houston Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 3, but is not on the injury report for the Wild Card playoff game.

Footballguys View: Hopkins has been limited in practice by various injuries all season long. He’s good to go and ready to shine in the Wild Card Round. The Texans are at home Saturday to take on the Colts.

Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 3, but is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.

Footballguys View: Coutee could be back in action for the Texans this week. A hamstring injury severely limited during his rookie season but the speed and run-after-the-catch ability he has when healthy can be quite dangerous. Having Coutee out there would be a boost for the Texans passing game.

Houston Texans WR Keke Coutee (hamstring) fully participated in practice Thursday, Jan. 3, but is listed as questionable for the Wild Card playoff game.

Footballguys View: Coutee could be back in action for the Texans this week. A hamstring injury severely limited during his rookie season but the speed and run-after-the-catch ability he has when healthy can be quite dangerous. Having Coutee out there would be a boost for the Texans passing game.

Auburn WR Darius Slayton announced Thursday, Jan. 3, that he will skip his final season to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.

Auburn WR Darius Slayton announced Thursday, Jan. 3, that he will skip his final season to enter the 2019 NFL Draft.

Indianapolis Colts FS J.J. Wilcox (ankle) did not practice Thursday, Jan. 3, and is doubtful to play this weekend. S Clayton Geathers (knee) and DE Jabaal Sheard (knee) did not practice and are questionable. WR Dontrelle Inman (shoulder, finger) was limited and is questionable. WR Zach Pascal (knee) participated fully and is questionable. LB Darius Leonard (ankle) did not practice. FS Malik Hooker (hip) was limited. C Ryan Kelly (neck), LB Anthony Walker (shoulder) and RB Jordan Wilkins (knee, ankle) were full participants.

Indianapolis Colts TE Eric Ebron (rest) was a full practice participant Thursday, Jan. 3.

Footballguys View: Ebron just had to get some rest this week. The team is preparing for a matchup against the Texans on Saturday in the Wild Card Round. Having Ebron out there will be a boost for the Colts offense.