Texans quarterback situation uncertain because of injuries

By foxsports
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HOUSTON (AP) -- Brandon Weeden could start for the Houston Texans on Sunday against Tennessee as they try to clinch the AFC South title.

Houston is down to Weeden, the third-string quarterback, because T.J. Yates suffered a season-ending torn ACL on Sunday and Brian Hoyer remains in the concussion protocol.

Hoyer suffered his second concussion in less than a month on Dec. 13 and must be cleared by an independent neurologist before he can return.

Weeden, who was signed by the Texans on Nov. 19, took over on Sunday after Yates was injured helped Houston to its first win in Indianapolis, making him the fourth quarterback to get a victory for the Texans this season. The Texans need a win over the Titans and a loss by the Colts at Miami on Sunday to win the division.