Texans RB Chubb Questionable vs Cardinals with Rib Injury

The Houston Texans are preparing to host the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday at 1 p.m. ET in Week 15, but the team faces uncertainty in its backfield with veteran running back Nick Chubb listed as questionable due to a rib injury sustained in last week's 20-10 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs.

Chubb, a four-time Pro Bowl selection, exited the Chiefs game early and did not participate in practice on Wednesday or Thursday. He returned in a limited capacity on Friday, according to the team's official injury report. Despite the progress, NFL insider Adam Schefter reported that Chubb is not expected to play against the Cardinals. "Texans RB Nick Chubb, listed as questionable for Sunday due to a rib injury, is not expected to play vs. the Cardinals, per source," Schefter wrote on social media. This would mark Chubb's first missed game of the season.

The 29-year-old running back joined the Texans in June on a one-year, $2.5 million contract after seven seasons with the Cleveland Browns, where he amassed 6,843 rushing yards and 51 touchdowns. In 13 games this year, Chubb has recorded 472 rushing yards and three touchdowns on 115 carries, often sharing duties in a committee approach. His...