Texans will continue playoff chase without star rookie WR Tank Dell
1 year ago

Texans will continue playoff chase without star rookie WR Tank Dell

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans escaped with a win over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. I can’t sugarcoat it.” Stroud had another strong game Sunday, throwing for 274 yards with a touchdown and no interceptions. I still have things I need to clean up every week.” WHAT’S WORKING Houston’s secondary had perhaps its best performance of the season Sunday. “To see Stingley show up again for the third consecutive week and getting two interceptions is big time,” Ryans said. STOCK UP Texans rookie defensive end Will Anderson Jr., the third overall pick in the draft, had a great game Sunday.

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Texans look to regroup as they prepare for Ravens after Tank Dell suffers another injury
16 hours, 35 minutes ago

Texans look to regroup as they prepare for Ravens after Tank Dell suffers another injury

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — For a second straight season, the Houston Texans will be without Tank Dell to end the regular season and for the playoffs after the dynamic receiver suffered another major injury. Dell sustained what coach DeMeco Ryans called a “significant” knee injury on a 30-yard touchdown catch in Houston’s loss to Kansas City on Saturday. Dell’s injury is another …

Texans WR Tank Dell released from hospital, headed back to Houston after severe knee injury
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19 hours, 23 minutes ago

Texans WR Tank Dell released from hospital, headed back to Houston after severe knee injury

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Texans receiver Tank Dell has been released after an overnight stay in the hospital and was traveling back to Houston on Sunday after sustaining a severe knee injury in Saturday’s loss to the Kansas City Chiefs. But it is a significant knee injury.” Dell was injured on a 30-yard touchdown catch in Houston’s 27-19 loss Saturday. “We would …

Texans WR Tank Dell hospitalized after severe knee injury on TD catch vs. Chiefs
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1 day, 18 hours ago

Texans WR Tank Dell hospitalized after severe knee injury on TD catch vs. Chiefs

Associated Press  

— Texans wide receiver Tank Dell was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center and the team said he would remain overnight after sustaining a severe left knee injury while making a 30-yard touchdown catch in a 27-19 loss to the Chiefs on Saturday. “You see your brother go down and get hurt that way, it’s hard to bounce …

Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans are looking to end their October season on a winning note against the New York Jets. Despite a 6-2 start, the Texans have some areas to clean up, including their passing game without Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins. The Jets, on the other hand, are struggling to find their footing after a 2-6 start. The game will …

C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways
2 months, 1 week ago

C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways

New York Times  

NFL Week 6 scores and live updates: Bears beat Jaguars in London, channel, highlights, analysis, stats Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Drake Maye’s debut New England got the full rookie quarterback experience in Maye’s debut as the team’s starter. Maye’s 243 passing yards were more than any of Brissett’s five games as starting quarterback. Patriots’ run game struggles New England wanted …

Nico Collins has another big game, shines for Texans through consistent first four games
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Nico Collins has another big game, shines for Texans through consistent first four games

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Through the ups and downs of the first four games, the stellar play of Nico Collins has been the one constant for the Houston Texans. He’s always somebody that I lean on.” Collins has remained Stroud’s favorite option this season despite the blockbuster offseason trade for four-time Pro Bowl receiver Stefon Diggs. Sunday was Stroud’s eighth game with …

Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Stroud’s TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans hadn’t scored in the second half and had punted on five straight possessions Sunday when they got one last chance to avoid being upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Stroud threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, capped by a 1-yard pass to third-string running back Dare Ogunbowale with 18 seconds left, to give the Texans …

Texans rally to send reeling Jaguars to 0-4: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Texans rally to send reeling Jaguars to 0-4: Key takeaways

New York Times  

By: Larry Holder, Zak Keefer and Jeff Howe NFL Week 4 live updates: Inactives, schedule, kickoff times, matchups, odds and predictions Just when you thought the Jacksonville Jaguars might turn a corner, the Houston Texans showed why they’re the reigning AFC South champions … and current division leaders. Sign Up Texans rebound after tough Week 3 Two weeks into the …

The Texans’ loss to the Vikings was filled with penalties, mistakes and turnovers
2 months, 4 weeks ago

The Texans’ loss to the Vikings was filled with penalties, mistakes and turnovers

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Trailing 14-0 in the second quarter of Sunday’s rout by the Minnesota Vikings, the Houston Texans were trying desperately to put points on the board before halftime to get back into the game. “The pre-snap penalties, it’s all self-inflicted, so we have to take ownership of it,” Ryans said. What needs help There’s a lot to choose from …

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
3 months ago

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

MINNEAPOLIS — After just two snaps, the Houston Texans had a good indication of how Sunday’s game against the Vikings was going to play out. He’d thrown 266 passes without an interception, a streak that went back to Nov. 19, 2023, and covered a span of nine starts, including two playoff games. After the game, Stroud gave credit to the …

Return of Stroud, addition of Diggs vaults Houston Texans into Super Bowl contention
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Return of Stroud, addition of Diggs vaults Houston Texans into Super Bowl contention

Associated Press  

HOUSTON TEXANS EXPECTATIONS: The Texans made a remarkable turnaround last season with first-year coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.J. The team should be improved thanks to the new additions and the continued development of last year’s AP Offensive Player of the Year Stroud and defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who won the defensive rookie honor. NEW FACES: Diggs, Mixon, …

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers
4 months, 1 week ago

C.J. Stroud throws TD pass in Texans’ 20-12 exhibition victory over Steelers

Associated Press  

Stroud threw a touchdown pass to Tank Dell in his preseason debut to help the Houston Texans beat the Pittsburgh Steelers 20-12 on Friday night. 2 overall pick in 2023, threw for 4,108 yards and 23 touchdown last season, leading the Texans to the AFC South championship and a victory over Cleveland in the wild-card round. “I threw it a …

Ryans says loss to Ravens was ‘not a moral victory.’ But Stroud and Texans proud of their season
11 months ago

Ryans says loss to Ravens was ‘not a moral victory.’ But Stroud and Texans proud of their season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Houston Texans ended their season the same way they started it: with a loss in Baltimore. “Proud of our guys for their effort throughout this entire season, for getting to this moment,” rookie coach DeMeco Ryans said. The second overall pick in last year’s draft continued his success in his first postseason game, passing for 274 yards …

Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues
11 months, 1 week ago

Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Virtually no one expected the Houston Texans to make the playoffs this season, much less win after they got in. It’s not about what people say.” Right now, the NFL world is raving about the 22-year-old Stroud after he threw three touchdown passes in his playoff debut to become the youngest quarterback to win a postseason game. “I …

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Houston’s Stroud returns to practice with Texans but remains in concussion protocol

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud returned to practice on a limited basis Wednesday, but the star rookie remains in the concussion protocol and his status for Sunday’s game against Tennessee is uncertain. “He’s in stage four of the concussion protocol, still has one more phase,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. He’s still progressing in the right direction so happy about …

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston lost for the second time in three games this past weekend and now the Texans must wait to see if star rookie quarterback C.J. Coach DeMeco Ryans said Stroud is improving and returned to team meetings late last week, but the second overall pick hasn’t practiced since he was injured against the Jets and it’s unclear if …

Texans win without Stroud, beating Titans 19-16 on Fairbairn’s 54-yard field goal in OT
1 year ago

Texans win without Stroud, beating Titans 19-16 on Fairbairn’s 54-yard field goal in OT

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Houston Texans gave themselves a confidence boost winning without injured quarterback C.J. Ka’imi Fairbairn kicked a 54-yard field goal as time expired in overtime and the Texans — with backup Case Keenum at quarterback — rallied from a 13-point deficit to beat the Tennessee Titans 19-16 Sunday. “Man, we know Kai can kick it, so that’s …

Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17
1 year ago

Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Nico Collins had the best game of his career, and the Texans’ defense came up huge to help Houston hand Denver its first loss since mid-October. Collins had a career-high 191 yards receiving and a fourth-quarter touchdown after fellow wideout Tank Dell left early with a season-ending broken leg, and Jimmie Ward intercepted Russell Wilson in the end …

Texans rookie WR Tank Dell has broken left fibula and will miss rest of season, AP source says
1 year ago

Texans rookie WR Tank Dell has broken left fibula and will miss rest of season, AP source says

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston Texans rookie receiver Tank Dell will miss the rest of the season after breaking his left fibula Sunday against the Denver Broncos, according to a person familiar with the injury. Dell got rolled up on at the end of a 3-yard touchdown run by Dameon Pierce that put Houston ahead 10-0 with about four minutes left in …

QB Stroud continues to shine for Texans, leads another game-winning drive
1 year, 1 month ago

QB Stroud continues to shine for Texans, leads another game-winning drive

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Another week, another game-winning drive by C.J. He understands that: ’I believe in my teammates, I believe in myself, and I believe in the O-line that is protecting me and I know I’m going to make plays.’” He threw for 356 yards and a touchdown and overcame three turnovers to give the Texans their most wins in a …

C.J. Stroud leads another game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals 30-27 on last-second field goal
1 year, 1 month ago

C.J. Stroud leads another game-winning drive, Texans edge Bengals 30-27 on last-second field goal

Associated Press  

Stroud keeps showing he is the most exciting rookie quarterback in the NFL since. Stroud, a former Ohio State quarterback and the second overall pick in this year’s draft by the Houston Texans, bested Burrow and ended a four-game win streak by the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday. Burrow also had a good day statistically — 347 yards passing and two …

Stroud has 5 TDs and rookie-record 470 yards passing to lift Texans past Bucs 39-37
1 year, 1 month ago

Stroud has 5 TDs and rookie-record 470 yards passing to lift Texans past Bucs 39-37

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Down by four with less than a minute to go Sunday, rookie quarterback C.J. I’m going to make the plays.” Stroud threw for five touchdowns and a rookie-record 470 yards to lift the Texans to a 39-37 win over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in a wild back-and-forth game. “You see it off the field, on the field, they …

Texans’ C.J. Stroud sets rookie record, RB kicks field goal in electric win over Bucs
1 year, 1 month ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud sets rookie record, RB kicks field goal in electric win over Bucs

New York Times  

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie performances in NFL history as he threw for 470 yards and five touchdown passes — including a go-ahead score to fellow rookie Tank Dell with six seconds to play — in his team’s 39-37 win against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Sunday. Here’s what you need to know: Stroud, …

Stroud throws 2 TD passes, defense makes late stops to lead Texans over Saints 20-13
1 year, 2 months ago

Stroud throws 2 TD passes, defense makes late stops to lead Texans over Saints 20-13

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — After failing to get a late stop in a loss to the Falcons last week, the Houston Texans got two in the last five minutes on Sunday to secure a victory over the New Orleans Saints. That’s all I care about.” The Texans led 17-10 at halftime and made it 20-10 on a 22-yard field goal with about …

Texans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle
1 year, 2 months ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud is off to a sizzling start as several other NFL rookie QBs struggle

Associated Press  

Rookie quarterbacks are getting their chances early this season. Stroud is now part of a far more elite group, joining Aaron Rodgers, Patrick Mahomes, Drew Brees, Tom Brady and Peyton Manning as the only players to throw for at least 1,200 yards with no interceptions in the first four games of the season. It hasn’t been as easy for the …

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury
1 year, 2 months ago

Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury

Associated Press  

Stroud has thrown for the second-most yards by a rookie through his first four games in NFL history. Stroud threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. Stroud, the second overall pick in the draft, continued his strong start and he threw a TD pass to …

Beck’s rare TD return propels Texans to a 37-17 rout of Jaguars and gives Ryans his first win
1 year, 2 months ago

Beck’s rare TD return propels Texans to a 37-17 rout of Jaguars and gives Ryans his first win

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Andrew Beck craned his neck after crossing the goal line, checking for penalty flags before celebrating. Beck, a 255-pound fullback from nearby Tampa, became the heaviest player in NFL history to return a kickoff for a touchdown in Houston’s 37-17 drubbing of Jacksonville on Sunday. “To get the first win, it definitely was special.” Stroud threw for …

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