"Running back Ben Tate suffered a strained groin in the second quarter of the Pittsburgh game. Coach Gary Kubiak said he is day-to-day, but the Texans hope he will be healthy enough to be available Sunday to back up Arian Foster

"I'm hoping by the end of the week that (Tate) is ready to go," Kubiak said.

Derrick Ward has recovered more slowly than anticipated from his sprained ankle."