Houston Texans wide receiver John Metchie III projects to be a risky flex option in a Week 18 matchup against the Tennessee Titans. Last weekend against the Baltimore Ravens, Metchie saw a team-high eight targets and was able to bring in five of them for 48 yards.

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 Tank Dell has been taken off the field by ambulance against the Kansas City Chiefs after suffering a scary leg injury.

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.

Wideout John Metchie has a matchup versus the 31st-ranked passing defense in the league (254.9 yards allowed per game) in Week 17, when his Houston Texans meet the Baltimore Ravens, Wednesday at 4:30 PM ET.

John Metchie III in. The third-year Houston Texans receiver is active for Wednesday’s Christmas showdown as the AFC South champions welcome in the Baltimore Ravens as part of a doubleheader on Netflix.