​CHARLOTTE, NC – AUGUST 28: Houston Texans defensive tackle Kayden McDonald (93) during a preseason NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Carolina Panthers on August 28, 2026, at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, N.C.(Photo by John Byrum/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) | Icon Sportswire via Getty Images The Houston Texans are set to kick off their season at home against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills.Houston has gotten the better of Allen throughout his career, especially at home, but he is still one of the best quarterbacks in the game, and this will absolutely be a competitive matchup.In order to come away with a win, the Texans need to get going early and often on offense. The Bills have a very solid group, but they are certainly prone to giving up big plays, especially in the run game.David Montgomery, along with Woody Marks, will be a huge part of what Houston is trying to accomplish, and that starts with establishing a consistent and impactful rushing attack.Here is a look at Thursday’s injury report:DID NOT PARTICIPATE:DT: Kayden McDonald (Ankle)DE: Will Anderson Jr. (Rest)FULL PARTICIPATION:LB: Wade Woodaz (Thumb)RT: Trent Brown (Wrist)Overall, the Houston Texans are just about as healthy as they could be. The only player in question is rookie Kayden McDonald, who is dealing with a minor injury. Even if he was to miss this game, the Texans have plenty of depth at the position.