After a weekend off following their Thursday night win against Miami, the Texans got healthier.
In fact, two players are expected to return to the starting lineup for Houston's Week 9 game at Denver. Tight end Ryan Griffin will play after missing the last two games with an illness. Cornerback Shareece Wright also has "a good chance to play," according to head coach Bill O'Brien.
"I think the depth is the big thing and then any time you can add a veteran like Shareece who's a really smart, savvy player and was helping us before, I think if we can get him back that would obviously help us," O'Brien said Wednesday.
Houston has been dealing with five injuries at the cornerback position, the latest being veteran Johnathan Joseph who suffered an ankle injury in the 42-32 win over the Dolphins. Both Kevin Johnson and Kayvon Webster are on injured reserve.
Wright, now in his eighth NFL season and first with the Texans, replaced Aaron Colvin after he was hurt on the opening drive of overtime in the Texans' win in Indianapolis.
The (5-3) Texans will travel to Denver to face the (3-5) Broncos on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 3:05 p.m. CT on CBS and SportsRadio 610.
Check out some of the best shots from WR Demaryius Thomas' NFL career. Photos via AP Images.
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas smiles as he runs on the field during an NFL football game between the Denver Broncos and the Cincinnati Bengals, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas reacts after making a catch during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants Sunday, Oct. 15, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stretches prior to an NFL football game against the Oakland Raiders, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) crosses the goal line for a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers to win the game in overtime of an NFL wild card playoff football game Sunday, Jan. 8, 2012, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is hit by Oakland Raiders linebacker Derrick Johnson (56) during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos' Demaryius Thomas (88) catches a pass in front of New York Jets' Darryl Roberts (27) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018, in East Rutherford, N.J. Thomas scored a touchdown on the play. The Jets won 34-16. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) scores a touchdown as Los Angeles Rams strong safety John Johnson (43) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 14, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) is tackled by Indianapolis Colts strong safety Matthias Farley (41) and cornerback Quincy Wilson (31) during the first half of an NFL football game in Indianapolis, Thursday, Dec. 14, 2017. (AP Photo/AJ Mast)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) in action against the Kansas City Chiefs during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Dec. 31, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) runs after the catch against the New York Jets during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/Joe Mahoney)
Denver Broncos' Demaryius Thomas (88) is tackled by Philadelphia Eagles' Patrick Robinson (21) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2017, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Kansas City Chiefs cornerback Kendall Fuller (23) pulls down Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) after the catch during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 1, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
File- This Nov. 12, 2017, file photo shows Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) running after the catch against the New England Patriots during the first half of an NFL football game in Denver. Thomas isn't really into numbers, but he knows he's 108 yards shy of reaching 1,000 receiving yards for the sixth straight season. "Everybody telling me" is how he keeps track, he said. "Last week I knew it was 160 because I found out in the meeting. Of course I'm going to remember. I was never a number guy, but hey, that's a cool thing to know." (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stretches before an NFL football game against the Seattle Seahawks Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas reacts after hauling in a touchdown pass in the end zone during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 9, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) reacts after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Tampa, Fla., Sunday, Oct. 2, 2016. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates with teammate Wes Welker after his second touchdown reception against the San Diego Chargers in a NFL football game Sunday, Nov. 10, 2013, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Denis Poroy)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) signals first down after the catch against the Los Angeles Chargers during the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 11, 2017, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) lines up against Houston Texans cornerback Kareem Jackson (25) during the first half of an NFL football game, Monday, Oct. 24, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) celebrates during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017, in Denver. (NFL Photos via AP)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) pulls in a catch as San Diego Chargers cornerback Casey Hayward (26) defends during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) gestures during the first half of an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Sunday, Sept. 24, 2017, in Orchard Park, N.Y. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Denver Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas (88) stretches over the goal line to score against the Atlanta Falcons during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 9, 2016, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
