The Texans’ loss to the Vikings was filled with penalties, mistakes and turnovers
2 months, 4 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 after a game like Sunday’s, but the most pressing issue must be eliminating pre-snap penalties. “We’re moving the ball, it’s just you’re kicking yourself out of the red zone and kicking opportunities, and it’s hard to live on third-and-plus-10.” Stock up Defensive tackle Tim Settle had a career-high two sacks Sunday after the seven-year veteran had just nine career sacks entering the game.

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

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Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
3 months ago

Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans

Associated Press  

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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  

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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  

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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  

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2 years ago

Carr lifts Texas over Rice after coach Chris Beard suspended

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Tyrod Taylor could lose job as Texans QB after Sunday’s flop
3 years ago

Tyrod Taylor could lose job as Texans QB after Sunday’s flop

Associated Press  

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