Texan Johnson doesn't plan to play Sunday | Chron.com - Houston Chronicle
Three days after spraining his knee, Texans wide receiver Andre Johnson said he doesn't plan to play against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. He also added that he is not sure when he will be back in the starting lineup.
This week will mark the fourth time in Johnson's career that he has missed a start since being drafted in 2003.
"If you look at me right now, no, I won't be there out there Sunday," Johnson said. "I'm taking it day-by-day, week-by-week."
He's currently ranked fourth in the NFL with 262 receiving yards and three touchdowns on 14 receptions this season.
The Texans will now lean on rookie Jacoby Jones, Kevin Walter, Jerome Mathis and Andre' Davis. Jones and Walter have combined for four catches and 50 receiving yards in the first two games. Mathis doesn't have a reception this season and Davis has been inactive for the first two contests.
It's frustrating for Johnson, who has waited his entire career to play in a game of such importance. The Colts and Texans are both 2-0 and playing for first-place in the division.
"It's bad," Johnson said. "It's frustrating. After it happened, I was like, 'Man, this is something we've been waiting for for a long time - starting off 2-0 and have the World Champs coming in.' To have this happen was frustrating. But it's part of the game. When you're out there playing, you don't expect it to happen.
"I'll probably be the team's biggest cheerleader (Sunday). I'm just going to go out and encourage these guys as much as I can."
Texan wideout Andre Johnson says he's doubtful for Sunday
Texan wideout Andre Johnson says he's doubtful for Sunday
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