The Cleveland Browns need a win on Sunday when the Houston Texans visit, since another loss would drop them back to .500 and complicate any playoff push in a top-heavy AFC. Houston is 3-5 but, according to the reports, is better than that record suggests, having started 3-5 last year before finishing 12-5.

The main injury question concerns rookie wide receiver Denzel Boston, who is listed as questionable with a toe injury that kept him out of practice for most of the week. He logged a limited session on Friday, which is a positive sign for his availability. Star cornerback Denzel Ward carries no injury designation after being listed with a quadriceps issue, and is expected to play. Reporter Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 shared the designations.S1

Boston has been trending upward, catching a career-high six passes in each of the last two games and recording 19 targets across that stretch. He has also shown strong chemistry with Shedeur Sanders. He will face one of the league's toughest secondaries, with Derek Stingley and Kamari Lassiter forming one of the NFL's best corner duos, alongside fellow rookie KC Concepcion. On defense, a healthy Ward will be tasked with containing Nico Collins and Tank Dell.S1S2

Yahoo Sports identified the Browns' offensive line as central to the matchup, since Houston's pass rush, led by Will Anderson Jr. who is questionable, could cause problems even with Danielle Hunter out. Cleveland is also looking to break a losing streak against Houston after losses to the Pittsburgh Steelers and New Orleans Saints, and to take advantage of a home crowd following two weeks on the road. Turnovers are another key, as the Browns' secondary and the ball-security of the offense will be tested against CJ Stroud's passing game.S2