The Facts: Following up on the previous item. ... According to John McClain of the Houston Chronicle, the pectoral injury suffered by Mallett yesterday against the Bengals was season-ending.

Diehards Line: The Texans will now have to turn back to Ryan Fitzpatrick, though it’s possible they’ll take a look at fourth-round rookie Tom Savage if they decide they’re in tire-kicking mode again. The Texans gave up a sixth-round pick in exchange for the former Patriots backup, who will now go into the free agent market as damaged goods.