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Braxton Miller trending towards return

is currently in the league’s concussion protocol, but could be back in time for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.

“I think that’s trending in a better direction,” head coach Bill O’Brien said Thursday.

In the Texans 24-13 loss at Tennessee, Miller caught four passes for a career-high 71 yards, including a career-long 57-yard reception before leaving the game. The second-year receiver was evaluated for a concussion after fielding his first career punt for eight yards. Miller made the most of a big opportunity with injuries to fellow wide receivers and . Fuller was inactive while Ellington left the Titans game early with a hamstring injury.