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Texans wide receiver Will Fuller won't play in the regular-season finale against the Tennessee Titans due to a groin injury suffered Saturday against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, according to league sources not authorized to speak publicly.

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A magnetic resonance imaging exam confirmed the groin injury, which normally takes two to three weeks to recover from and return to normal activities.

NFL Network's Ian Rapoport first reported the news.

The Texans haven't ruled out the possibility that Fuller, the fastest player on the roster, could return in time for the playoffs.

The AFC South champions have had to adapt to not having Fuller in the lineup due to soft-tissue injuries throughout the season. Previously, it was a hamstring strain suffered Oct. 20 against the Indianapolis Colts that sidelined the former first-round draft pick from Notre Dame.

"It's definitely frustrating," Fuller said after injuring his groin. "I want to be out there with the guys."

When asked if he will play again this season and about the extent of the damage, Fuller replied: "I'm not sure. I don't know."

The Texans have reached a point where Fuller's history of getting hurt is impacting their offense, which is much more dynamic when he's in the lineup.

"I don't know what to tell you," Texans coach Bill O'Brien said. "He's a great guy, love coaching him, but it's just hard for him to stay healthy. That's the bottom line and hopefully we can help him stay healthy because this team is a very good team when we have him in the lineup."

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Fuller was replaced in the lineup by return specialist DeAndre Carter, who delivered a clutch 39-yard reception.

The Texans will lean heavily on DeAndre Hopkins, a Pro Bowl selection who caught his 100th pass of the season against the Buccaneers, along with Kenny Stills and Carter. Keke Coutee, a healthy scratch the past two weeks, is expected to be active.

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