The Houston Texans elected to rest most starters on offense following the opening drive against the Tennessee Titans. John Metchie III was not one of them. Entering the final 15 minutes of the regular season,

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III projects to be a risky flex option in a Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend against the Baltimore Ravens, Metchie saw a team-high eight targets and was able to bring in five of them for 48 yards.

Wide receiver John Metchie III missed Houston’s game on Saturday against the Kansas City Chiefs because of a shoulder injury. But on Monday, the former Alabama pass-catcher said he’d be ready to play when the Texans take on the Baltimore Ravens as part of the NFL’s Christmas doubleheader.

John Metchie III in. The third-year Houston Texans receiver is active for Wednesday’s Christmas showdown as the AFC South champions welcome in the Baltimore Ravens as part of a doubleheader on Netflix.

Now, the Texans have to face the Ravens’ stout defense and compete in the playoffs without Dell. Dell is one of the most explosive wide receivers in the league and was in the midst of his top performance of the season when he got hurt while catching a touchdown pass against the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium.

John Metchie was a full participant in his most recent practice, and looks on track to play in the Houston Texans’ Week 17 game against the Baltimore Ravens (at 4:30 PM ET on Wednesday). All of Metchie’s stats can be found below.

Getting concussion check

Wideout John Metchie has a matchup versus the 31st-ranked passing defense in the league (254.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, when his Houston Texans meet the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday at 4:30 PM ET.

We have our work cut out for us,” Head Coach DeMeco Ryans said. “I want to see our guys play the right way and gain some confidence going into the postseason.

The Houston Texans wrap their regular season in Nashville against the Tennessee Titans at noon on Sunday in search of win No. 10.

It is an AFC South battle to end the season as the Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans. It is time to continue our NFL odds series with a Texans-Titans prediction and pick.

Diontae Johnson says he's looking forward to a "fresh start" with the Texans after his brief tenure with the Ravens included a team-issued suspension.