Austin American-Statesman

Fuller says he’s at full speed

Recovered from hamstring injury, rookie wide receiver expects to play.

- By Aaron Wilson Houston Chronicle NFL INSIDE Texans

Although Texans speedy rookie wide receiver Will Fuller was active Sunday night against the Indianapol­is Colts, he didn’t participat­e in the dramatic overtime victory.

Fuller was sidelined with a hamstring injury that limited him in practice last week and was coming off a one-catch game against the Minnesota Vikings the previous week.

Now, Fuller is feeling healthy and looking forward to returning Monday night as the Texans prepare for a high-profile road game against the defending Super Bowl champion Denver Broncos.

“I’m feeling good,” Fuller said this week during a Hometown Huddle Play 60 event at the Houston Zoo with the Texans’ rookie class. “I’m ready to get back out there on the field practicing with my teammates. I’m looking forward to playing in Denver.”

A first-round draft pick from Notre Dame, Fuller has provided an immediate deep threat with his 4.28 speed in the 40-yard dash and

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