Texans, Colts square off in battle for top-five draft picks
1 year, 11 months ago

Texans, Colts square off in battle for top-five draft picks

Associated Press  

HOUSTON at INDIANAPOLIS Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Colts by 2½ AGAINST THE SPREAD: Texans 6-10; Colts 6-10. SERIES NOTES: The season-opening tie was the first in this series, the first in Texans’ history and the first for the Colts since moving to Indy in 1984.. Indianapolis won the first nine games between these AFC South rivals and has won seven of the past nine, too.. The Texans have lost 10 of 11 overall with both wins this season coming on the road.. Mills also is Houston’s second-leading rusher with 102 yards this season.. DE Jerry Hughes, Indy’s first-round draft pick in 2010, leads the Texans with nine sacks.. Safeties Jalen Pitrie and Jonathan Owens and LB Christian Kirksey each have topped the 100-tackle mark this season with Houston.. The Texans have failed to score a touchdown twice this season.. Coach Lovie Smith will finish his first season in Houston with the franchise’s first winless home record in franchise history.. Indy has lost nine of its past 10 overall.. Another loss Sunday would assure Indy of a top-five draft pick.. Indy is 4-6-1 against division opponents over the past two seasons.. Saturday’s offense has scored just two touchdowns in the past 13 quarters — and has had two turnovers returned for scores during those same 13 quarters.. WR Michael Pittman Jr. needs 105 yards receiving for his second straight 1,000-yard season.. LB Zaire Franklin needs four tackles to break Shaquille Leonard’s single-season record of 163, set in 2018.. LB Bobby Okereke had a career-high 17 tackles last week.. Indy’s defense has 46 sacks this season and needs four to break the franchise’s single-season record.

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Texans look to get on track before playoffs after lopsided loss to Ravens
5 days, 23 hours ago

Texans look to get on track before playoffs after lopsided loss to Ravens

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans certainly didn’t look like a playoff team in a rout by the Baltimore Ravens on Wednesday. Houston hasn’t reached 100 yards rushing in three straight games and four of its past five. The Texans must get their running game going to take some pressure off Stroud, who is working with a thin receiving group with …

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title
2 weeks, 5 days ago

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title

Associated Press  

Miami at Houston Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM Odds: Texans by 3. Tagovailoa leads the NFL with a 73.8% completion rate and threw for 300 yards for the third straight game last week vs. the Jets. Tagovailoa is the first player in NFL history to have at least 40 pass attempts, multiple touchdown passes and no interceptions in three …

Another big game by Mixon helps Texans bounce back with win over Jaguars before bye
4 weeks, 1 day ago

Another big game by Mixon helps Texans bounce back with win over Jaguars before bye

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Joe Mixon ran the Houston Texans to another win Sunday to help them go into their bye on a high note. It was just Houston’s second win in the past five games and helped the first-place Texans remain two games up in the AFC South. And a lot of the guys, too.” He’s the third player in NFL …

Slumping Texans face the woeful Jags in an AFC South series that’s been mostly one-sided lately
1 month ago

Slumping Texans face the woeful Jags in an AFC South series that’s been mostly one-sided lately

Associated Press  

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Having lost three of four, the Houston Texans could use a break. We’ve really got to come back with another week of just hard work, a lot of just grinding because we’re right around the corner from our bye and I think that’ll be a good thing for all of this team.” The Texans have won 11 …

Texans look to snap out of funk with trip to Jacksonville, where Houston has won 5 in a row
1 month ago

Texans look to snap out of funk with trip to Jacksonville, where Houston has won 5 in a row

Associated Press  

Houston at Jacksonville Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, FOX. The Texans have allowed 17 sacks in their past four games, three of them losses, and now face a duo that’s combined for 23 QB hits, including 12½ sacks. … WR Nico Collins had five receptions for 92 yards and a touchdown last week. … DE Danielle Hunter had a career-high five …

Texans Take on Struggling Jets on Thursday Night: Key Matchup
2 months ago

Texans Take on Struggling Jets on Thursday Night: Key Matchup

Associated Press  

The Houston Texans take on the struggling New York Jets in a crucial AFC South matchup. Despite the absence of their top receivers, the Texans boast a potent offense led by QB Joe Mixon. The Jets, meanwhile, are without their starting quarterback and face an uphill battle against a formidable Texans defense. The game promises to be a thrilling contest, …

Stroud's Passing Domination Helps Texans Secure Victory Over Colts
2 months 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' Hopes Rest on Taylor's Return as Colts Clash in AFC South Battle
2 months, 1 week ago

Texans' Hopes Rest on Taylor's Return as Colts Clash in AFC South Battle

Associated Press  

The Houston Colts look to bounce back against the Indianapolis Colts in a crucial AFC South matchup. Despite the Colts' optimism, the Texans appear to be close to full recovery from the sprained ankle of quarterback Anthony Richardson. The Texans' offense, led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, will face a formidable challenge in containing the potent running of Houston's Jonathan Taylor. …

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 …

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 …

Texans return to Indy as Colts try to snap league-high 10-game winless streak in season openers
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Texans return to Indy as Colts try to snap league-high 10-game winless streak in season openers

Associated Press  

Houston at Indianapolis Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 2 1/2. That was the third opening week matchup, with each in Houston.. Stroud led the NFL last season in yards passing per game and touchdown to interception ratio, becoming the third player in 50 years to lead the league in both.. Mixon is one of six …

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 …

Surprising Colts and Texans fight for playoff spot in regular-season finale
11 months, 3 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 …

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 …

Texans and Jaguars searching for higher-scoring offenses in first meeting of the season
1 year, 3 months ago

Texans and Jaguars searching for higher-scoring offenses in first meeting of the season

Associated Press  

HOUSTON at JACKSONVILLE Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, Fox OPENING LINE: Jaguars by 8 1/2, according to FanDuel Sportsbook. JAGUARS PLAYER TO WATCH: Calvin Ridley leads the team with 133 yards receiving on 10 catches, including chunk plays of 24, 26 and 29 yards. It was the first 100-yard game of his three-year career and the most yards receiving by a …

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 rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick
1 year, 11 months ago

Texans rally for 32-31 win at Indy but lose top draft pick

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Houston coach Lovie Smith kept insisting his team would play for the win Sunday. Then after throwing two incompletions and taking a 10-yard sack, Mills somehow threaded the pass through the hands of Colts safety Rodney Thomas II and into the hands of Akins, giving Houston its second win in three weeks and its fourth-ever win in Indy …

Texans finally close out game in 19-14 win over Titans
2 years ago

Texans finally close out game in 19-14 win over Titans

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — After coming oh-so close in their past two games, the Houston Texans finally got over the hump Saturday with a win over the Tennessee Titans to snap a nine-game skid. The Texans entered Saturday’s game having lost to the Cowboys 27-23 two weeks ago before falling to 30-24 to the Chiefs in overtime last week. Rookie Christian Harris …

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