Jadeveon Clowney unlikely to play Sunday for Texans

Top overall draft pick Jadeveon Clowney is unlikely to play for the Houston Texans when they host the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday because of an unspecified illness.

The outside linebacker was listed as questionable on the injury report, which said he was out because of his knee and an illness. Clowney missed practice Friday and when asked afterward about his status for Sunday, Coach Bill O’Brien said: “I don’t know. I wouldn’t say it looks very good for him playing Sunday.”

Clowney returned last week after missing six games following arthroscopic knee surgery.

Romo a game-time decision

Dallas quarterback Tony Romo was listed as questionable for Sunday’s game against Arizona after missing practice all week because of a back injury. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones and Coach Jason Garrett said Romo’s availability would be a game-time decision. He took a direct hit to his surgically repaired back on a sack in Monday’s 20-17 overtime loss to Washington, though he returned for Dallas’ final two series.

Chancellor, Okung questionable

The Seattle Seahawks could be without starting safety Kam Chancellor and left tackle Russell Okung for Sunday’s game against Oakland. Chancellor (groin) and Okung (calf) were held out of practice Friday and were listed as questionable. The Raiders, meanwhile, are expected to be without cornerback Carlos Rogers (knee), who has started 55 consecutive regular-season games.

Etc.

Patrick Willis will be a game-time decision for San Francisco in its home game against St. Louis. The playmaking linebacker missed the 49ers’ loss in Denver two weeks ago with a big toe injury. . . . Miami Coach Joe Philbin remained absent from the team because of an unspecified family matter, but he’s expected to return before Sunday’s game against San Diego. Philbin missed practice for the second day in a row. . . . San Diego running back Ryan Mathews returned to the practice field for the first time since spraining his right knee on Sept. 14 but will not play against the Dolphins. The Chargers have their bye next week and Mathews hopes to play Nov. 16 against Oakland. . . . Kansas City safety Eric Berry is expected to play Sunday for the first time since spraining his ankle in a Week 2 loss to Denver. The Chiefs play the New York Jets. . . . Philadelphia safety Nate Allen, who suffered a hamstring injury last week against Arizona, is listed as questionable for the Eagles’ game at Houston. . . . Oakland safety Brandian Ross was fined $22,050 by the NFL for a hit that caused Cleveland tight end Jordan Cameron’s third concussion in three seasons.