The Houston Texans aim to earn their first win of the season in a Week 3 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars. However, early on in the contest, the defense took a massive hit after cornerback Derek Stingley Jr . was removed with a rib injury.

Stingley, who is 24 years old, is listed as questionable to return . The Texans announced his status not long after the injury occurred on the field.

“Texans Injury Update: #24 CB Derek Stingley Jr. is questionable with a rib injury.”

It's said to be a “worst-case-scenario” for the Texans by Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle. Houston's secondary is already without Jaylin Smith, as he is on the IR. So, potentially losing Derek Stingley Jr. for the game makes Houston rather thin in the cornerback room. Article Continues Below

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