Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Texans wrap up playoff spot with 23-19 victory over Colts

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Rookie quarterback C.J. “Everybody’s fighting till that last play, that’s what it’s about,” coach DeMeco Ryans said as the Texans shouted and danced after earning their first playoff berth since 2019. He opted to try a 57-yard field goal midway through the third quarter that would have broken the 14-14 tie, but Matt Gay’s kick hit the right upright and five plays later Ka’imi Fairbairn made a 51-yarder to give Houston a 17-14 lead. Indy tied it on Gay’s 35-yard field goal on the ensuing drive, but Stroud responded with a 12-play, 73-yard drive that took more than seven minutes off the clock and ended with Singletary’s TD run. Colts: Josh Downs caught three passes for 48 yards, giving him the franchise-record 68 for a rookie.. Taylor had his first 100-yard game since November 2022.. Minshew finished this season with a career-best seven wins.. Steichen is Indy’s first first-year, non-interim coach to miss the playoffs since Jim Mora in 1997.

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Texans look for answers after embarrassing 31-2 home loss to the Ravens
1 week, 2 days ago

Texans look for answers after embarrassing 31-2 home loss to the Ravens

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Quarterback C.J. Didn’t play well from the first play to the last.” The AFC South champion Texans managed only a safety as they suffered their most lopsided loss of the season in front of a home crowd that booed them often throughout the second half. “That’s nothing that we represent, nothing that we talked about all year, all …

Stroud accepts blame for Houston’s struggles after Texans lose to Titans
1 month, 1 week ago

Stroud accepts blame for Houston’s struggles after Texans lose to Titans

Associated Press  

Stroud was far from the only Houston Texan who struggled Sunday in an embarrassing loss to the Tennessee Titans. I’ve got to be hard on myself and realize that games can come down to me making plays.” Stroud threw for 247 yards and two touchdowns, but also threw two interceptions as the Texans lost for the third time in four …

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

Stroud's Passing Domination Helps Texans Secure Victory Over Colts
2 months, 1 week ago

Stroud's Passing Domination Helps Texans Secure Victory Over Colts

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans defeated the Indianapolis Colts 23-20 in a thrilling game. C.J. Stroud threw for 285 yards and a touchdown, while Joe Mixon added 102 yards and a score with a fumble recovery. The Texans dominated the game, forcing three turnovers and holding the Colts to only 32 passing yards. The win extends Houston's lead in the AFC South …

Texans' Stroud Ready to Bounce Back Against Colts
2 months, 1 week ago

Texans' Stroud Ready to Bounce Back Against Colts

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans are confident that quarterback C.J. Stroud will bounce back from his poor performance last week against the Green Bay Packers. Despite having a career-low 86 yards passing and no touchdown passes, Stroud is using the experience as a learning opportunity and is determined to improve his performance. The Texans will look to Stroud to lead them to …

C.J. Stroud leads Texans past Patriots in Drake Maye’s debut: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Texans edge Bills on last-second field goal, slow Josh Allen down: Key takeaways
2 months, 4 weeks ago

Texans edge Bills on last-second field goal, slow Josh Allen down: Key takeaways

New York Times  

Vikings vs Jets score and NFL Week 5 updates: Highlights, schedule, inactives, predictions, odds and analysis By Zak Keefer, Tim Graham, Joe Buscaglia and Tobias Bass Revenge is a dish best served cold, as receiver Stefon Diggs and the Houston Texans did just that on Sunday in a 23-20 victory over the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium at the buzzer …

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

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
3 months, 1 week 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 …

Stroud throws a TD pass and Fairbairn kicks 4 field goals to help the Texans top the Bears 19-13
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Stroud throws a TD pass and Fairbairn kicks 4 field goals to help the Texans top the Bears 19-13

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — In a second half where C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense struggled to move the ball, the Texans’ defense stepped up Sunday night to secure a win over the Chicago Bears. “It’s always fun getting after any quarterback,” said Houston defensive end Will Anderson Jr., who had 1 1/2 sacks. “This week we just wanted to keep putting …

Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon combine to lead Texans past Colts 29-27 in season opener
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon combine to lead Texans past Colts 29-27 in season opener

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — The Houston Texans invested heavily in the offseason in giving C.J. Stefon Diggs caught two touchdown passes and Joe Mixon ran for 159 yards and another score in their Houston debuts to help the Texans close out a 29-27 victory against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday. “We’ve got to find ways at the end, offensively and defensively, to …

Return of Stroud, addition of Diggs vaults Houston Texans into Super Bowl contention
4 months 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, 3 weeks 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, 2 weeks 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 …

Breaking down matchups and picking four winners in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Breaking down matchups and picking four winners in the NFL playoffs’ divisional round

LA Times  

Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud kept his poise all season, even against the Browns in his first playoff game last week. They should be healthier than they’ve been, and tight end Mark Andrews could come back from his ankle injury, which would be huge. The pick: The Ravens will blitz more than Cleveland did and, as good as Stroud is, …

Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues
11 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout Browns 45-14
11 months, 3 weeks ago

Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout Browns 45-14

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — As the games get bigger, C.J. The rookie became the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game after throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, and the Houston Texans returned two interceptions by Joe Flacco for scores in a 45-14 rout of the Cleveland Browns in a wild-card matchup Saturday. “And hopefully I can make it two.” Stroud …

Surprising Colts and Texans fight for playoff spot in regular-season finale
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Surprising Colts and Texans fight for playoff spot in regular-season finale

Associated Press  

HOUSTON at INDIANAPOLIS Saturday, 8:15 p.m. EST, ESPN. SERIES NOTES: Indy has won five of the past seven in this series with the teams also playing to one tie.. Houston’s lone win during that span came in last year’s season finale and was the franchise’s fourth victory in Indy.. … The Texans are 4-1 all time in Saturday games.. Houston …

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

C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol after late-game blow in Texans’ loss vs Jets
1 year ago

C.J. Stroud in concussion protocol after late-game blow in Texans’ loss vs Jets

Associated Press  

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — C.J. Stroud is in the concussion protocol after injuring his head in the final minutes of the Houston Texans’ 30-6 loss to the New York Jets on Sunday. “We’ll see how he progresses throughout the week,” Houston coach DeMeco Ryans said. “It’s super tough,” Mills said of seeing Stroud hurt. Obviously, it’s tough seeing him go …

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 …

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

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 …

Analysis: Todd Bowles using a timeout over a 10-second runoff was biggest coaching blunder in Week 9
1 year, 1 month ago

Analysis: Todd Bowles using a timeout over a 10-second runoff was biggest coaching blunder in Week 9

Associated Press  

On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. Stroud threw a game-winning touchdown pass with 6 seconds remaining on a play the Houston Texans shouldn’t have had time to make. They had an opportunity for another play because Buccaneers coach Todd Bowles elected to use his final timeout instead of allowing a 10-second runoff after …

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, 3 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, 3 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 …

Houston’s Stroud hurried and harassed all day in 31-20 loss to Colts
1 year, 3 months ago

Houston’s Stroud hurried and harassed all day in 31-20 loss to Colts

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston quarterback C.J. He said one of them told him: “No one said it was going to be easy.” It certainly wasn’t easy on Sunday. But I thought the offense took a move in the right direction today, got better overall.” Sunday’s six-sack day comes after Stroud was sacked five times in a loss to Baltimore in the …

Rookie QBs Stroud and Richardson face off as Texans and Colts both look for first win
1 year, 3 months ago

Rookie QBs Stroud and Richardson face off as Texans and Colts both look for first win

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS at HOUSTON Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Colts by 1, according to FanDuel SportsBook. Taylor’s backup, Zack Moss returned to practice last week, but did not play last weekend and it’s unclear if he’ll be ready to go, and rookie RB Evan Hull went on injured reserve Tuesday. The Colts are 1-6-1 in their past eight matchups …

Texans fall apart in 2nd half of 25-22 loss to New England
3 years, 2 months ago

Texans fall apart in 2nd half of 25-22 loss to New England

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans looked to be on the way to their first win since the opener after building a nice lead with a solid first half Sunday against the New England Patriots. Rookie Mac Jones threw a touchdown pass to tie it before Nick Folk’s 21-yard field goal with 15 seconds left lifted the Patriots to the 25-22 …

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