Texans' DeAndre Hopkins on his knee: 'It's excellent'

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Texans star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins downplayed the severity of a knee injury that's limited him in practice this week.

Hopkins has practiced the past two days.

"It's excellent," Hopkins said when asked about his knee.

The Pro Bowl alternate is expected to play Saturday night in an AFC divisional-round playoff game against the New England Patriots at Gillette Stadium.

Several players have been limited in practice this week, but no player has missed practice.

That includes offensive guard Jeff Allen (ankle), Pro Bowl defensive end Jadeveon Clowney (elbow, wrist), strong safety Quintin Demps (hamstring), cornerback Johnathan Joseph (calf), outside linebacker Whitney Mercilus (knee) and outside linebacker John Simon (chest).

Demps expressed optimism about his status, saying he's improving each day. Simon missed the Texans' playoff win over the Oakland Raiders.

Texans cornerback A.J. Bouye (groin), offensive tackle Chris Clark (ankle), tight end Ryan Griffin (quadriceps), safety Andre Hal (foot), inside linebacker Brian Peters (foot) and quarterback Tom Savage (concussion) have participated fully.

With his second-quarter touchdown catch Saturday, receiver DeAndre Hopkins knows the Texans are No. 1 at NRG Stadium.﻿ With his second-quarter touchdown catch Saturday, receiver DeAndre Hopkins knows the Texans are No. 1 at NRG Stadium.﻿ Photo: Jon Shapley, Staff Photo: Jon Shapley, Staff Image 1 of / 11 Caption Close Texans' DeAndre Hopkins on his knee: 'It's excellent' 1 / 11 Back to Gallery

Patriots running back LeGarrette Blount has missed consecutive practices due to an illness.