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One target in win Woods did not catch his lone target in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Jaguars in Week 13. He returned to two punts for 13 yards.

Impact Woods continued to serve at the back end of the depth chart and has just two targets since Nico Collins returned to a full-time role. As a returner, Woods leads the team with a combined 248 yards on punts (four returns) and kickoffs (14).

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

One target in loss Woods caught his lone target for eight yards in Sunday's 32-27 loss to the Titans in Week 12. He also returned five punts for 24 yards.

Impact Woods, who had a slight bump in targets when injuries hit Houston's top two wideouts, was back to normal in Nico Collins' second game back. Collins was under a pitch count when he returned to duty last week but was back to normal Sunday, which put a crimp on Woods' playing time (13 snaps) and targets. His main job these days is as a returner -- 235 returns yards vs. 112 receiving yards -- and has moved behind John Metchie and Xavier Hutchinson on the wide receiver depth chart.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches in win Woods caught both of his targets for 13 yards in Monday's 34-10 win over the Cowboys in Week 11. He also returned one kickoff for 21 yards.

Impact Woods continued a depth role in which he carves out a couple of targets per game, although his snap count took a slight hit with the return of Nico Collins. Since injuries to wideouts started popping up Week 6, Woods has seen an uptick in activity. After he missed two game as part of the injury wave, Woods has seven receptions on 10 targets for 76 yards the last four games.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Takes back seat to young WRs Woods caught one of three targets for one yard in Sunday's 26-23 loss to Detroit in Week 10.

Impact Woods, who logged 24 snaps, once again served as the fourth wideout, as younger receivers Xavier Hutchinson (57 snaps), Tank Dell (51) and John Metchie (44) have become the primary targets with Nico Collins (IR, hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (IR, knee) unavailable. Collins, who was designated to return but was inactive Sunday, could return Week 11 against Dallas, which would further bury Woods' on-field presence. Woods has eight catches on 13 targets for 91 yards and no touchdowns over eight games played.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Two catches as fill-in Woods caught two of three targets for 44 yards in Thursday's 21-13 loss to the Jets in Week 9.

Impact Woods got the start with both Nico Collins (hamstring) and Stefon Diggs (knee) unavailable. He played 39 snaps and contributed on Houston's lone touchdown drive with a 32-yard reception in the second quarter. If Collins returns as expected for Week 10, then Woods would likely return depth role. He has seven catches on 10 targets for 90 yards in seven games played.

NOVEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Larger role than expected Woods caught both of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts. He also returned two punts for 23 yards.

Impact Woods, who returned to action following a two-game absence due to a foot injury, played a larger role on offense than anticipated. That was due to the potentially serious knee injury suffered by Stefon Diggs, who is headed for an MRI and is unlikely to play Thursday against the Jets. Some combination of Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie will fill the wideout void created by Diggs' injury.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Larger role than expected Woods caught both of his targets for 18 yards in Sunday's 23-20 win over the Colts in Week 8. He also returned two punts for 23 yards.

Impact Woods, who returned to action following a two-game absence due to a foot injury, played a larger role than anticipated. That was due to the potentially serious knee injury suffered by Stefon Diggs, who is headed for an MRI and unlikely to play Thursday against the Jets. Some combination of Woods, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie will fill the void created by Diggs' injury.

OCTOBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return Week 8 Woods (foot) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Colts.

Impact Woods will return after a two-game absence, though he isn't expected to play a significant role on offense despite the absence of Nico Collins (hamstring). Woods steadily increased his practice participation throughout the week, going from a DNP on Wednesday to limited participation Thursday before practicing in full Friday.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Thursday Woods (foot) was listed as a limited participant on the Texans' injury report Thursday.

Impact Woods was able to play through a foot injury during the Texans' Week 5 win over the Bills, but the veteran wideout has been sidelined for Houston's last two games. His ability to practice Thursday indicates that Woods is making progress through the issue, and if he's able to practice in at least a limited capacity Friday, he'll give himself a shot at suiting up for Sunday's AFC South clash against the Colts. Woods' return would give the Texans some additional depth at wide receiver while Nico Collins (hamstring) resides on injured reserve.

OCTOBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Remains sidelined Wednesday Woods (foot) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Woods missed Houston's last two games due to plantar fasciitis, and while he's reportedly making progress in his recovery, the veteran wide receiver still isn't ready to resume practicing. If Woods doesn't return Sunday against the Colts, Xavier Hutchinson would continue to play in three-receiver sets, though Hutchinson was nudging ahead of Woods even before the veteran wideout got hurt.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Making progress Woods is still questionable for Sunday's game against the Colts, but he is making progress in his recovery from plantar fasciitis and is expected back soon, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2...

Impact Woods hasn't played since Week 5 against the Bills and had previously been using a walking boot while working to recover from the foot injury. A return this week for the 32-year-old would be a boost to the Texans' receiving corps with Nico Collins (hamstring) on IR, but more clarity on his potential to do so won't likely come until closer to Sunday.

OCTOBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains sidelined for Week 7 Woods (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Packers.

Impact Woods will miss a second consecutive game due to a foot injury. Steven Sims filled in as Houston's kickoff and punt returner in Woods' absence in the 41-21 Week 6 win over the Patriots, so Sims will likely maintain that role against the Packers, while Woods wasn't much of a factor on offense even before his injury.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Still not practicing Woods (foot) won't practice Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Woods missed this past Sunday's game against the Patriots, and his continued absence from practice clouds his status for this weekend's game against the Packers. If Woods remains sidelined versus Green Bay, Xavier Hutchinson and John Metchie would be in line to see added Week 7 WR snaps behind Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell.

OCTOBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Patriots Woods (foot) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Patriots.

Impact Woods will sit out after being unable to practice in any capacity throughout the week. Houston's also missing Nico Collins (hamstring), so Xavier Hutchinson will join Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell in three-wide sets.

OCTOBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

May be out Week 6 Woods (foot) is in line to miss Sunday's game at New England, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Woods showed up on the Texans' practice report last week due to a foot injury, which sidelined him Thursday, limited his reps Friday and resulted in a questionable tag for Week 5 action. He suited up this past Sunday against the Bills and played 24 percent of the snaps, but he also wasn't targeted for the third time in five games this season. It appears Woods may have aggravated the issue, considering he hasn't practiced this week and now is trending toward his first absence of the campaign. Friday's injury report ultimately may rule him out for Week 6.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Misses another practice Woods (foot) remained absent from practice Thursday.

Impact Woods also missed Wednesday's practice, so what he's able to do during Friday's session will loom larger in terms of his status for Sunday's game against the Patriots. With Nico Collins (hamstring) on IR, Woods is a candidate to see added WR snaps behind Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell, provided his foot issue doesn't impact his availability.

OCTOBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Starts week with DNP Woods (foot) didn't participate in practice Wednesday.

Impact Woods also missed some practice time due to a foot injury leading up to the Week 5 win over the Bills, but he managed to play through it, though the veteran wide receiver didn't draw a target. Based on how the Texans deployed their wide receivers after Nico Collins (hamstring) exited against Buffalo, Xavier Hutchinson would likely join Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell in three-receiver sets Sunday against the Patriots while Woods is limited to a depth role if he plays.

OCTOBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Untargeted in win Woods was not targeted over 16 snaps in Sunday's 23-20 win over Buffalo in Week 5.

Impact Woods, who played 54 snaps as a fill-in for wideout Tank Dell last week, was held back Sunday in favor of Xavier Hutchinson, who filled in after Nico Collins (hamstring) left the game. However, the depth chart shakes out behind the top three wideouts, neither Woods nor Hutchinson are expected to see an uptick in targets when at least two of the top three are healthy.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Sunday's game Woods (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

Impact Woods didn't practice Thursday, but after returning to a limited session field Friday, he approached the contest listed as questionable. Now that his active status has been confirmed, Woods -- who has caught three of five targets in four games to date for 28 yards -- is slated to return to a complementary role in Houston's offense, with Tank Dell (chest) back in action after a one-game absence and set to reclaim his key role alongside fellow WRs Nico Collins and Stefon Diggs.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Active for Sunday's game Woods (foot) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Bills.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Woods (foot) is in line to suit up in Sunday's Week 5 contest versus Buffalo, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Woods popped up on the injury report this week due to a foot injury. He didn't practice Thursday but was able to participate in a limited fashion Friday, which looks to have been enough for him to take the field Sunday. Woods isn't likely to see extensive opportunities since Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Tank Dell are all healthy and ahead of him in the receiver pecking order.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to play Sunday Woods (foot) is in line to suit up in Sunday's Week 5 contest versus Buffalo, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable while Dell's cleared Woods (foot) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Bills after being limited in practice Friday.

Impact Woods didn't practice Thursday, so it was encouraging that he managed to return to the practice field Friday, even in a limited capacity. Even if Woods suits up, he isn't expected to play a significant role Sunday, as Tank Dell (chest) has been cleared to return after a one-game absence, and there haven't been many targets left over in Houston's wide receiver room behind Nico Collins, Stefon Diggs and Dell.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Back at practice Friday Woods (foot) is participating in Friday's practice, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Woods didn't practice due to a foot injury Friday, so it's encouraging to see him back on the field in at least a limited capacity. Friday's official injury report will reveal whether the veteran wideout practiced in full or was limited, and whether Woods carries an official injury designation for Sunday's game against the Bills.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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