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.

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.

Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III (shoulder) appears ready to return to the lineup on Christmas Day against the Baltimore Ravens, and with ample opportunity within the Texans' offense. Wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) joined Stefon Diggs (knee) on injured reserve,

The Houston Texans didn’t need to see what Baltimore’s Derrick Henry is doing this season to be reminded of just how dangerous he can be.

Metchie (shoulder) was listed as limited on Sunday's practice estimate, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports. The Texans played the Chiefs on Saturday, so the team didn't actually hold a practice a day later.

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.

Christian Harris, Xavier Hutchinson and the offensive line contributed the most to the Texans' Week 16 loss to the Chiefs

Here’s everything quick you need to know from the Houston Texans’ heartbreaking road loss on Saturday afternoon against the Kansas City Chiefs.

Will Diontae Johnson see the field on Wednesday afternoon when the Houston Texans take on the Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Ravens at home on Christmas Day. The Texans are fresh off a loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, while the Ravens had an impressive win over the Steelers. Here is a look the final injury report: Guard Nick Broeker (Hand) Wide Receiver John Metchie III (Shoulder) Linebacker Christian Harris (Ankle) Tight End Cade Stover (Illness) Defensive End Will Anderson Jr.

Here’s the final injury report from Tuesday as the Houston Texans prepare to take on the Baltimore Ravens as part of a Christmas double-header.