Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller had his best game of the season in Thursday night’s win over the Miami Dolphins, but unfortunately it sounds like it was also his last.
Fuller immediately grabbed his knee following a play in the fourth quarter, and fans were optimistic when he was able to walk off the field without assistance. However, John McClain of the Houston Chronicle reports that initial tests indicate the 24-year-old suffered a torn ACL.
It looks like Texans WR Will Fuller suffered a torn ACL. He’ll have an MRI Friday to confirm. What a blow to the offense.
— John McClain (@McClain_on_NFL) October 26, 2018
The Texans have won five straight games after starting the season 0-3, and they came alive on offense against Miami. Deshaun Watson threw five touchdown passes, with Fuller contributing five catches for 125 yards and a score.
Having Fuller on the field makes star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins even tougher to defend, as Fuller has big-play ability and demands attention from the defense. The Texans will look for rookie Keke Coutee to step up in his absence.
