Mumphrey is expected to play a larger role in Week 5 against Indianapolis due to Cecil Shorts' dislocated shoulder, the Houston Chronicle reports.

EDGE Analysis

Shorts hasn't been officially ruled out of Thursday's game, but the early indication is that he won't be playing. Mumphrey is stepping into a good situation as the Texans lead the league in passing attempts, which has led to plenty of targets for the wideouts. Shorts has 22 catches, 39 targets and a touchdown through four games.