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, Hunter, DE Denico Autry, LB Azeez Al-Shaair, DE Mario Edwards Jr., P Tommy Townsend, CB Jeff Okudah, CB Lonnie Johnson Jr., CB Desmond King, CB C.J. The receiving group also includes veteran Robert Woods and John Metchie III, a standout at Alabama, who had a great preseason in his second year back after missing his rookie season fighting cancer.

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Texans look to regroup as they prepare for Ravens after Tank Dell suffers another injury
16 hours, 23 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 Nico Collins returns to practice after IR stint, questionable vs. Lions
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Texans WR Nico Collins returns to practice after IR stint, questionable vs. Lions

New York Times  

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins has been designated to return to practice after a month-long stint on injured reserve, the team announced Friday. The 25-year-old wideout injured his hamstring during Houston’s Week 5 win over the Buffalo Bills, during which he exited in the first quarter after hauling in a 67-yard touchdown pass from C.J. In a corresponding roster …

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 …

Houston's Offense Stepping Up With Diggs' Injury, But Mixon Remains a Shining Light
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Houston's Offense Stepping Up With Diggs' Injury, But Mixon Remains a Shining Light

Associated Press  

Houston's Joe Mixon shines as the offense continues to roll despite the absence of Stefon Diggs. The running back's presence is crucial with his 100+ yards rushing and touchdown in the last three games. Mixon's performance is a testament to his versatility and the team's offensive balance. However, the offensive line remains a concern, with multiple sacks and pressure on …

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 …

Texans travel in search of elusive victory vs. Vikings. Both teams are unbeaten this season
3 months ago

Texans travel in search of elusive victory vs. Vikings. Both teams are unbeaten this season

Associated Press  

Houston at Minnesota Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Texans by 2. The only other team the Texans, who joined the NFL in 2002, have not beaten is Philadelphia.. Houston has five former Vikings players on the roster, including WR Stefon Diggs and DE Danielle Hunter who came to Minnesota together in the 2015 draft.. Minnesota has five …

Mixon has 159 yards and TD in Houston debut to help Texans to win over Colts
3 months, 1 week ago

Mixon has 159 yards and TD in Houston debut to help Texans to win over Colts

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have had a revolving door at running back over the past few seasons with no one able to solidify the position, much less reach 1,000 yards rushing. His 159 yards rushing is the sixth-best performance in franchise history and he’s the third player to run for at least 100 yards in his Texans debut and …

Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon combine to lead Texans past Colts 29-27 in season opener
3 months, 2 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 …

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 …

The Houston Texans are loving life with Stefon Diggs
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The Houston Texans are loving life with Stefon Diggs

New York Times  

The Houston Texans had already earned their title as the NFL’s “team on the rise” regardless of any moves they made this past offseason. one of wun 🫡 pic.twitter.com/WPayM4IXHT — Houston Texans May 30, 2024 The more pressing question surrounding Diggs was, after a bit of acrimony on the way out the door in Minnesota and then Buffalo, would he …

32 players to watch at NFL offseason workouts: Stefon Diggs, OBJ and lots of QBs
7 months, 1 week ago

32 players to watch at NFL offseason workouts: Stefon Diggs, OBJ and lots of QBs

New York Times  

The NFL Draft is over, and so are rookie minicamps. This offseason, he’ll learn Kevin Stefanski’s and new offensive coordinator Ken Dorsey’s playbook and work on establishing chemistry with his new teammates, particularly wideouts Amari Cooper and Jerry Jeudy. GO DEEPER Cowboys offseason winners and losers: Contracts, Jerry Jones and a running back This is likely Jones’ last crack at …

Diggs gives Stroud, Texans another playmaker and vaults them into Super Bowl conversation
8 months, 1 week ago

Diggs gives Stroud, Texans another playmaker and vaults them into Super Bowl conversation

Associated Press  

Stroud was still asleep in Los Angeles when the news broke that the Houston Texans were trading for star receiver Stefon Diggs. Diggs was traded from Buffalo to Houston April 3, giving last year’s AP Offensive Rookie of the Year another playmaker to throw to and vaulting the Texans into the Super Bowl conversation. “He’s been a great player in …

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 …

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 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 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 …

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 …

Texans camp stock report: Davis Mills disappoints, but Nico Collins impresses
3 years, 4 months ago

Texans camp stock report: Davis Mills disappoints, but Nico Collins impresses

New York Times  

Texans training camp is more than a week old, and the team began practicing in pads Tuesday. Details on Patriots-Texans/Marcus Cannon trade terms: Texans get: OT Marcus Cannon 5th round pick 6th round pick Patriots get: 4th round pick 6th round pick — Mike Reiss March 18, 2021 DL Roy Lopez The Texans’ last pick in the 2021 draft has …

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