Trent Brown inactive for Texans-Patriots

The Houston Texans will face the New England Patriots in the divisional round without right tackle Trent Brown, who is inactive due to an ankle injury. Brown attempted to test his ankle pregame but will not participate. He missed practice on Wednesday and Thursday and was limited on Friday. Tytus Howard is expected to move from left guard to right tackle, with Jarrett Patterson stepping in at left guard.

Receiver Nico Collins will also be absent, sidelined by a concussion from Monday night's game against the Steelers. Braxon Berrios is active in place of Collins and fellow receiver Justin Watson, who is also out.

For the Patriots, linebacker Harold Landry will play after being listed as questionable with a knee issue. Houston's inactives include Brown, Collins, Watson, running back Jawhar Jordan, quarterback Graham Mertz, and cornerback Alijah Huzzie. New England's inactives are quarterback Tommy DeVito, outside linebacker Bradyn Swinson, offensive tackle Marcus Bryant,