Bengals try to build on big win in trip to struggling Texans
The Cincinnati Bengals are feeling good entering Sunday's game at Houston after their upset over the Steelers on Monday nightDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
KEKE COUTEE
Colts, Steelers meet while heading in opposite directions
The Indianapolis Colts are surgingDECEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Limited to start week Coutee (foot) was a limited participant in Wednesday's practice.
Impact The Texans may simply be taking a cautious approach to Coutee's health, given the team's worrying lack of depth at the wide receiver position. The third-year pro logged a costly fumble during last weekend's loss to the Colts, but interim coach Romeo Crennel has already made clear that Coutee will be back on the field Week 16 versus the Bengals. He's either scored or exceeded 100 yards in each of Houston's last three games.
DECEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Needs to shake off fumble Coutee will be back on the field Week 16 against the Bengals after his fumble cost the Texans a chance to upset the Colts last week, Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle reports....
Impact Unlike earlier in the season when Coutee's fumble against the Ravens was returned for a touchdown -- a mistake that resulted in a benching for several weeks under former head coach Bill O'Brien -- the third-year wideout will be back on the field Sunday. Coutee has been a regular member of the wideout rotation the last five weeks due to injuries and personnel decisions, catching 20 of 26 targets for 245 yards (12.3 YPC, 49.0 YPG) with three touchdowns. Houston's Week 16 opponent, the Jets, rank 25th in fantasy points allowed to wide receivers.
DECEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Colts' adaptability could be key attribute for playoff run
Each week the Indianapolis Colts follow a different scriptDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Second close loss to Colts extends Texans skid to 3 games
Houston has lost three in a row and two of those defeats have come against the ColtsDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Has costly fumble Coutee recorded five receptions on seven targets for 53 yards and a touchdown in Week 15 against the Colts.
Impact Coutee saw the majority of his volume in the first half, when he hauled in three receptions for 31 yards. Even so, he played a key role in the Texans' comeback effort by recording a nine-yard touchdown that knotted the game at 20 midway through the fourth quarter. Coutee appeared poised to re-tie the game on the Texans' following drive, but he was stripped of the ball at the two-yard line to clinch the Colts' victory. Despite the error, Coutee should continue to get plenty of looks in Week 16 against Cincinnati, although ball security has been a recurring problem for him throughout his career.
DECEMBER 21, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Watson tries new approach after frustrating loss to Colts
Two weeks ago Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson was choking back tears because of a loss he blamed on himselfDECEMBER 21, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Colts recover another late fumble, beat Texans 27-20
Philip Rivers found Zach Pascal for a tiebreaking TD pass with 1:47 left and the Colts defense recovered a fumble in the end zone with 19 seconds remaining to seal a 27-20 victory...DECEMBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Can't Miss Play: Leonard ices the game with CLUTCH forced fumble on Coutee Can't Miss Play: Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard ices the game with CLUTCH forced fumble on Houston Texans wide receiver Keke C...
DECEMBER 20, 2020 • NFL.COM
Keke Coutee: “I haven’t reached my limit yet” | Daily Brew Keke Coutee talks about the ups and downs of his 2020 season and why he's optimistic for the future.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Keke Coutee: “I haven’t reached my limit yet” | Daily Brew Keke Coutee talks about the ups and downs of his 2020 season and why he's optimistic for the future.
DECEMBER 17, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Texans take step back with embarrassing loss to Bears
The Texans took a step back on Sunday with an embarrassing 36-7 loss to the BearsDECEMBER 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Watson all by himself as Texans lose 36-7 to Bears
Deshaun Watson did everything he could for the Houston Texans but it wasn’t enoughDECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Salvages day with TD Coutee (knee) brought in all three targets for 24 yards and a touchdown in the Texans' 36-7 loss to the Bears on Sunday.
Impact With Brandin Cooks' (foot/neck) absence leading to Deshaun Watson being without his top three receivers from the beginning of the season -- Will Fuller (suspension) and Randall Cobb (IR, toe) were also unavailable -- the opportunity for a significant workload appeared to be there for Coutee. However, that ultimately failed to materialize, with Coutee checking in behind all of Jordan Akins, Steven Mitchell and Chad Hansen in targets. Coutee's five-yard touchdown grab midway through the second quarter did salvage the day for fantasy managers counting on him in their postseason contests, but they'll hope for much better all-around production from the third-year wideout in a Week 15 divisional matchup versus the Colts.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trubisky outplays Watson, Bears stop skid, beat Texans 36-7
Mitchell Trubisky outplayed Deshaun Watson in their first meeting since they entered the NFL by throwing for three touchdowns and the Chicago Bears snapped a six-game losing streak...DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Suits up Sunday Coutee (knee) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact The Texans' already-depleted wide receiver corps will also be without Brandin Cooks (foot/neck) on Sunday, so as long as Coutee avoids any-in-game setbacks, he figures to be a focal part of the team's Week 14 passing attack, with Chad Hansen also in line to see expanded opportunities.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
On track for Week 14 Coutee (knee), who is listed as questionable, is expected to play Sunday at Chicago, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports.
Impact The 23-year-old received the questionable tag despite putting in full practice sessions Thursday and Friday, so it's no surprise he's likely to suit up versus the Bears. Coutee erupted with eight catches for 141 yards last week and should continue to see a significant snap share given the recent thinning of Houston's receiving corps. Fellow wideout Brandin Cooks (foot/neck) is also expected to play despite being labeled questionable.
DECEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Practices fully, listed as questionable Coutee (knee) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bears.
Impact As is fellow wideout Brandin Cooks (foot/neck), who was limited at practice this week. However, given that Coutee was listed as a full practice participant both Thursday and Friday after logging a limited session Wednesday, we suspect that he should be a go for Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. With the Texans' receiving corps having thinned out of late, Coutee, who caught eight of his nine targets for 141 yards in a Week 13 loss to the Colts, should continue to be busy this weekend, assuming he suits up.
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Keke Coutee Previews Texans vs. Bears after his BIG Game in Week 13 | Pregame Interview
DECEMBER 11, 2020 • YOUTUBE
Back to full practice Coutee (knee) practiced fully Thursday.
Impact Fellow wideout Brandin Cooks (foot/neck) remained limited Thursday, but Coutee's full practice paves the way for him to suit up Sunday against the Bears. With the depth of Houston's receiving corps taxed by the suspension of Will Fuller, the release of Kenny Stills and Randall Cobb (toe) remaining on IR, Coutee, who caught eight of his nine targets for 141 yards in a Week 13 loss to the Colts, should continue to be a key cog in the Texans' passing attack this weekend.
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Focus is on QB choice as Trubisky, Bears host Watson, Texans
The Bears' decision to draft Mitchell Trubisky with the No. 2 pick in 2017 is getting even more attention than usual in ChicagoDECEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
12Q w/WR Keke Coutee | Drew's Dozen Pluto, lions, alligators, eggs and bacon and a whole lot more were in the conversation between Texans TV's Drew Dougherty and WR Keke Coutee...
DECEMBER 10, 2020 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Limited by knee issue Coutee (knee) was limited at practice Wednesday.
Impact The same applies to Brandin Cooks (foot/neck). With the Texans' wideout corps depleted by the suspension of Will Fuller and recent release of Kenny Stills, Coutee caught eight of his nine targets for 141 yards in the team's Week 13 loss to the Colts. In that context, Coutee figures to remain busy once again Sunday against the Bears, so long as the knee issue that limited him Wednesday doesn't linger into the weekend.
DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to add include Coutee, Akers
FANTASY PLAYS: Week 14 is playoff time for most leagues, and while other leagues are concluding their regular seasons this week, the focus is on finding needed waiver wire depth fo...DECEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
