Texans travel in search of elusive victory vs. Vikings. Both teams are unbeaten this season
3 months, 3 weeks 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 former Texans players on the roster, including three regulars on defense who were with Houston last season: LB Blake Cashman, OLB Jonathan Greenard and CB Shaquill Griffin. … Texans LB Henry To’oTo’o led the team with a career-high 13 tackles and had his first career sack last week. … The Vikings have gone three-and-out only twice in 21 possessions, tied for the second fewest in the league.. Jefferson last week became the youngest player in history — 25 years and 91 days old — to reach 6,000 receiving yards.. WR Jalen Nailor has a TD catch in each of the first two games for the Vikings.. Greenard had his first sack for the Vikings last week. He had 23 sacks and 32 tackles for loss in four seasons with the Texans.. Cashman has 19 tackles, three passes defensed and one sack in two games for the Vikings.

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Texans look to get on track before playoffs after lopsided loss to Ravens
2 weeks, 1 day 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 get visit from longtime foe Derrick Henry when the Ravens visit on Christmas Day
2 weeks, 3 days ago

Texans get visit from longtime foe Derrick Henry when the Ravens visit on Christmas Day

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans didn’t need to see what Baltimore’s Derrick Henry is doing this season to be reminded of just how dangerous he can be. “You talk about fast, explosive, physical — he’s looking probably the best he’s looked in his career,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “The accuracy, the decision-making, like, he’s playing unbelievable ball right now, …

Texans visit the Chiefs for Saturday matinee with all eyes on KC QB Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Texans visit the Chiefs for Saturday matinee with all eyes on KC QB Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury

Hindustan Times  

Houston at Kansas City HT Image Saturday, 1 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 3. … Texans WR Nico Collins had two TD catches last week and ranks second in the NFL with 94.3 yards receiving per game this season. The Chiefs need one win to match the best regular-season total in franchise history, set in 2020 and …

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title
4 weeks, 1 day 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
1 month, 1 week 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, 1 week 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, 2 weeks 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 never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Texans never trail while handing Cowboys 5th straight loss, 34-10

Associated Press  

ARLINGTON, Texas — Derek Barnett forced the first fumble and returned the second for a touchdown on the definitive defensive play of the game for the Houston Texans. Cooper Rush threw a 64-yard touchdown pass to KaVontae Turpin but lost his second start since Dak Prescott’s season-ending hamstring injury. Dallas is the first team in NFL history to trail by …

Texans set franchise record with 5 interceptions but can’t hold on in 26-23 loss to Lions
2 months ago

Texans set franchise record with 5 interceptions but can’t hold on in 26-23 loss to Lions

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans set a franchise record by intercepting Detroit’s Jared Goff a career-high five times Sunday night. “We didn’t make the plays to win the game … to win games guys have to step up and make plays and that’s not happening,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. When the defense is getting turnovers like they did, we’ve got …

Stroud and the banged-up Texans look to end October on a winning note vs. the Jets on Thursday night
2 months, 1 week 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 …

Texans Take on Struggling Jets on Thursday Night: Key Matchup
2 months, 1 week 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, …

Jaguars look to avoid 0-4 start in visit to Texans, who try to bounce back from first loss
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Jaguars look to avoid 0-4 start in visit to Texans, who try to bounce back from first loss

Associated Press  

Jacksonville at Houston Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 7. He was great in two games against the Jaguars last season, throwing for 584 yards and four touchdowns with no interceptions and running for another score. Thomas also has the longest reception by a rookie this season.. DE Travon Walker has at least one tackle for …

The Texans’ loss to the Vikings was filled with penalties, mistakes and turnovers
3 months, 2 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 …

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

Return of Stroud, addition of Diggs vaults Houston Texans into Super Bowl contention
4 months, 1 week 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, …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Texans look to slow down Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins offense
2 years, 1 month ago

Texans look to slow down Tua Tagovailoa, Dolphins offense

Associated Press  

HOUSTON at MIAMI Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS FANDUEL SPORTSBOOK NFL LINE: Dolphins by 11½. Since QB Tua Tagovailoa returned in Week 7, Miami is second in total offense, second in yards per play, second in passing offense, first in yards per attempt and first in sacks allowed per attempt.. Miami is the only NFL team with two of the …

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts returns to Houston for first NFL game in his hometown
2 years, 2 months ago

Eagles’ Jalen Hurts returns to Houston for first NFL game in his hometown

New York Times  

Jalen Hurts still remembers Andre Johnson gifting him cleats when he was a kid from Houston who only dreamed of playing on Sundays. “It’s always been a dream of mine to play in NRG, Reliant Stadium,” Hurts said. That’s where you started.” GO DEEPER Eagles play 'complete game' in return from bye week and put NFL on notice What would …

Taylor, Texans look to build on upset of Tennessee this week
3 years, 1 month ago

Taylor, Texans look to build on upset of Tennessee this week

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans used another big defensive performance and a solid game by Tyrod Taylor to end the NFL’s longest skid with an upset of the Tennessee Titans on Sunday. After turning over the ball four times in their previous game, the Texans didn’t have a turnover against Tennessee and forced five to get the 22-13 win over …

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