The Facts: Mallett played through a right pectoral injury Sunday against the Cincinnati Bengals, a source confirmed. Mallett will have an MRI to determine the extent of the injury. He could miss several weeks, which would further delay the start of an NFL career that has already taken a while to get started.
Diehards Line:Mallett suffered the injury in his first career start Nov. 6 against the Cleveland Browns. He practiced fully all week but was on the injury report with a chest injury throughout the week leading up to the game. The Texans turned to Mallett just before their bye week. Mallett replaced former starter Ryan Fitzpatrick, a 10-year veteran. ... Stay tuned.