Kamari Lassiter sits out practice; Derek Stingley a limited participant

The Houston Texans are facing injury concerns ahead of their wild-card playoff game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, with key cornerbacks Kamari Lassiter and Derek Stingley Jr. on the injury report. Lassiter, dealing with ankle and knee injuries, did not practice on Thursday but intends to play on Monday. Stingley, limited due to an oblique injury, practiced for the first time on the opening day of the practice week in four weeks. Lassiter has contributed significantly this season with 91 tackles, four interceptions, and 17 passes defensed, while Stingley recorded 36 tackles, four interceptions, and 15 pass breakups. Additional injuries for the Texans include defensive end Denico Autry, offensive lineman Tytus Howard, and running back Jawhar Jordan, who did not practice. Several other players, including offensive tackle Trent Brown and linebacker Jamal Hill, were limited in practice.