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 be a prime-time matchup and a chance for the Texans to secure a winning record in the AFC South.

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Another big game by Mixon helps Texans bounce back with win over Jaguars before bye
2 weeks, 6 days 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
3 weeks, 2 days 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 …

NFL Week 12 takeaways: First running back MVP in over a decade? What’s going on with the Texans? What next for wide-open NFC West?
3 weeks, 6 days ago

NFL Week 12 takeaways: First running back MVP in over a decade? What’s going on with the Texans? What next for wide-open NFC West?

CNN  

CNN — With six weeks of the 2024 NFL season remaining, each result becomes increasingly important for a team’s aspirations. “He’s a bad man.” A victory for Barkley could come hand-in-hand with an Eagles postseason run and bring further hurt to an already struggling Giants season. Cooper Neill/Getty Images The Titans – who were seen as one of the favorites …

New York Jets end losing run with victory over Houston Texans
1 month, 3 weeks ago

New York Jets end losing run with victory over Houston Texans

The Independent  

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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 …

Stroud's Passing Domination Helps Texans Secure Victory Over Colts
1 month, 3 weeks 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
1 month, 4 weeks 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 …

Mixon, Pierce Keep Houston's Offense Rolling Without Collins in Thrilling Win Over Patriots
2 months, 1 week ago

Mixon, Pierce Keep Houston's Offense Rolling Without Collins in Thrilling Win Over Patriots

Associated Press  

In the absence of star receiver Nico Collins, Houston's offense rolled to a 41-21 win over the New England Patriots. Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce returned to the lineup, contributing 13 carries for 102 yards and a touchdown, respectively, and 76 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The Texans forced four turnovers and scored touchdowns on their first two …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

C.J. Stroud’s advice to Caleb Williams — ‘Learn from those mistakes’ — is met by blank stare
3 months ago

C.J. Stroud’s advice to Caleb Williams — ‘Learn from those mistakes’ — is met by blank stare

LA Times  

Maybe Caleb Williams just isn’t used to someone grabbing him by the shoulder pads and saying, “Come here.” Especially when that someone is a rival quarterback only six weeks — and one extremely impressive rookie season — his senior. But Williams gave the impression he wasn’t thrilled by the advice, with some on social media going as far as saying …

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 and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener
3 months, 2 weeks ago

C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener

Associated Press  

Stroud and Anthony Richardson found themselves in the same spot when they met in Week 2 last season. So, whatever I’ve got to do to do that, I’m going to do it.” Winning a season opener certainly would be a welcome change for a franchise that last started 1-0 in 2013. It’s not an easy thing to do, so I …

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, …

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams
3 months, 4 weeks ago

Houston’s Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans’ 17-15 preseason win over Rams

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston’s Cam Akers isn’t sure what will happen in the next few days as final roster cuts are made. I haven’t lost a step and we’ll just see how it goes.” Tim Boyle threw for 142 yards and two touchdowns and Akers had 53 yards rushing to lead the Texans to a 17-15 win over the Los Angeles …

Houston’s Stroud thrilled to chat with L.A.'s Stafford after Texans and Rams joint practice
4 months ago

Houston’s Stroud thrilled to chat with L.A.'s Stafford after Texans and Rams joint practice

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Houston’s C.J. “ I wasn’t trying to be a fan boy.” Stroud also wasn’t going to pass up the opportunity to pick the brain of Stafford, who is entering his 16th NFL season. “I’ll never forget playing Brett when he was in Minnesota and I was in Detroit, and he came up to me and was like: ‘Hey …

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 …

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 …

C.J. Stroud, Texans encouraged for future after remarkable turnaround
11 months ago

C.J. Stroud, Texans encouraged for future after remarkable turnaround

Associated Press  

Stroud and the Houston Texans couldn’t reach the AFC championship game for the first time in franchise history. “We’re good, we’re going to be good next year,” Anderson said Stroud told him. We’re heading in the right direction.” Stroud said he hated to see Anderson upset and wanted to remind him that more good times are ahead. It’s encouraging to …

‘It wasn’t our time,’ but with DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud, Texans are different franchise
11 months ago

‘It wasn’t our time,’ but with DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud, Texans are different franchise

New York Times  

BALTIMORE — DeMeco Ryans’ interview with the Texans last winter came 30 minutes after a 49ers practice wrapped up and 48 hours before a divisional round playoff game against the Cowboys. “Go make the Texans great again, huh?” his old teammate, J.J. Watt, had urged him a few weeks earlier, moments after the last of Watt’s 151 career games. GO …

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

CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his
11 months, 2 weeks ago

CJ Stroud overcame tough childhood, now Texans QB hopes to inspire others in situations like his

Associated Press  

Stroud’s rookie campaign has been so remarkable that he’s turned around the Houston Texans and restored hope among fans in a city that had all but given up on this franchise after three dreadful and often embarrassing seasons. “He’s a very present person and he’s very emotionally and mentally invested … on a personal level and what we’re trying to …

Texans and Colts embrace Saturday’s high-stakes game with a playoff spot on the line
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Texans and Colts embrace Saturday’s high-stakes game with a playoff spot on the line

Associated Press  

INDIANAPOLIS — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans always anticipated his team’s late-season trip to Indianapolis would look far different from their September matchup. “We’ve got to just prepare hard and do everything we need to do to try to win this game and I think that will take us home.” MOTOR RUNNING Stroud has been Houston’s big star, but running back …

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 …

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 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 …

Rancho Cucamonga’s C.J. Stroud is thriving deep in the hearts of Texans fans
1 year ago

Rancho Cucamonga’s C.J. Stroud is thriving deep in the hearts of Texans fans

LA Times  

It’s a lovefest between Houston Texans fans and quarterback C.J. “Some people develop it at a young age, where you’re not concerned with other people’s opinions,” said Jordan Palmer, widely regarded as a top quarterback coach, who first met Stroud at the Elite 11 camp in 2019. When given ample protection — no small consideration in light of Houston’s constantly …

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 …

Rookie QBs C.J. Stroud of Texans, Anthony Richardson of Colts agree to guaranteed 4-year contracts
1 year, 4 months ago

Rookie QBs C.J. Stroud of Texans, Anthony Richardson of Colts agree to guaranteed 4-year contracts

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Rookie quarterbacks C.J. Stroud of the Houston Texans and Anthony Richardson of the Indianapolis Colts have both agreed to fully guaranteed, four-year contracts. Stroud, who was drafted second overall, is expected to replace Davis Mills, who struggled as the Texans’ starter for the last two seasons. They drafted Richardson behind 2021 Heisman Trophy winner Bryce Young and Stroud …

Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson
1 year, 7 months ago

Texans get franchise QB in Stroud, trade up for LB Anderson

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans made a splash in the NFL draft Thursday night, getting their franchise quarterback by drafting C.J. “And I know that, with this franchise, it’s going be something that I’m really going to take very, very seriously and I’m going to work my tail off to get some wins.” Stroud joins a team that has failed …

Texans’ Culley mulling QB change after another lopsided loss
3 years ago

Texans’ Culley mulling QB change after another lopsided loss

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Another terrible offensive performance by the Houston Texans this weekend has coach David Culley considering a quarterback change. Culley benched Tyrod Taylor for rookie Davis Mills in the third quarter of a 31-0 loss to Indianapolis on Sunday and he said Monday that Taylor could lose his starting job. Before Sunday, Culley had been staunch in his support …

Why the Texans will keep playing 3 tight ends together despite mixed results in Week 1
3 years, 3 months ago

Why the Texans will keep playing 3 tight ends together despite mixed results in Week 1

New York Times  

The Texans’ roster and coaching staff are full of new faces, and the team’s offense reflected that in a Week 1 win over the Jaguars. It’s a small sample, but the Texans’ frequency of 13 personnel usage led the NFL before the season’s first Monday night game kicked off. Texans' Week 1 personnel usage Personnel Total plays Run Pass 11 …

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