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.

Metchie (shoulder) returned to a limited practice Wednesday. After missing Tuesday's practice, Metchie's return a day later, albeit in a limited capacity, bodes well for his availability for Saturday's playoff opener against the Chargers.

Defensive lineman Denico Autry (knee) and linebacker Jake Hansen (ankle) were also out of practice. Defensive lineman Foley Fatukasi (ankle), linebacker Christian Harris (ankle), cornerback Jeff Okudah (concussion), and cornerback D’Angelo Ross (shoulder) were all listed as limited participants.

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.

Metchie didn't practice Tuesday due to a shoulder injury. Metchie was forced out late in the third quarter of this past Sunday's 23-14 win over the Titans after taking a hit to the upper-body area from Titans defensive back Daryl Worley and was sent in for a concussion check.

The Houston Texans elected to rest most starters on offense following the opening drive against the Tennessee Titans. John Metchie III was not one of them. Entering the final 15 minutes of the regular season,