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 know he’s had a special season, and we’re looking forward to keep moving on.” After Stroud put the Texans on top with his stellar first half, Houston’s defense finished things off after halftime. “We’re playing our best ball as of right now these last two weeks, last three weeks really, and that’s really what you want,” Stroud said. “No one’s been through it tougher than him.. Nobody works harder on their craft than Metchie and it was good to see the success come from it in our first playoff game.” STOCK DOWN RB Dameon Pierce, who ran for 939 yards as a rookie last season, had three carries for zero yards Saturday as Houston continues to use Devin Singletary as its primary running back.

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Texans look to snap out of funk with trip to Jacksonville, where Houston has won 5 in a row
3 weeks, 4 days 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 …

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 …

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 …

Texans rally to send reeling Jaguars to 0-4: Key takeaways
2 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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 …

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 …

Ryans says loss to Ravens was ‘not a moral victory.’ But Stroud and Texans proud of their season
11 months ago

Ryans says loss to Ravens was ‘not a moral victory.’ But Stroud and Texans proud of their season

Associated Press  

BALTIMORE — The Houston Texans ended their season the same way they started it: with a loss in Baltimore. “Proud of our guys for their effort throughout this entire season, for getting to this moment,” rookie coach DeMeco Ryans said. The second overall pick in last year’s draft continued his success in his first postseason game, passing for 274 yards …

Rookie Stroud shows poise beyond his years in leading Texans to divisional round of playoffs
11 months ago

Rookie Stroud shows poise beyond his years in leading Texans to divisional round of playoffs

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — Rookie C.J. He’s a special individual in that way.” Stroud even impressed Baltimore quarterback Lamar Jackson, who he’ll square off against Saturday in the divisional round, with his work against the Browns. “When we’ve needed it most, I feel like just throughout the entire season, and now in this moment, he’s the leader we need him to be,” …

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, …

Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout Browns 45-14
11 months, 1 week ago

Stroud becomes youngest QB to win a playoff game as Texans rout Browns 45-14

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — As the games get bigger, C.J. The rookie became the youngest quarterback to win a playoff game after throwing for 274 yards and three touchdowns, and the Houston Texans returned two interceptions by Joe Flacco for scores in a 45-14 rout of the Cleveland Browns in a wild-card matchup Saturday. “And hopefully I can make it two.” Stroud …

Texans’ duo of C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans highlights a big season for rookies
11 months, 1 week ago

Texans’ duo of C.J. Stroud and DeMeco Ryans highlights a big season for rookies

Associated Press  

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. The rookie quarterback and first-year coach became the fifth set of newcomers in NFL history to make the playoffs after leading a turnaround in Houston from last place to first in the AFC South. He broke a 63-year-old record for rookies of 1,473 yards set by Houston’s Bill …

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 …

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 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 …

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 …

Texans could get Young or Stroud with 2nd pick in NFL draft
1 year, 8 months ago

Texans could get Young or Stroud with 2nd pick in NFL draft

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — The Houston Texans have the No. If the Texans keep the pick and decide to go with a quarterback, there are two elite players available in Alabama’s Bryce Young and Ohio State’s C.J. How that all comes together, there is always multiple moving parts, so we’ll do whatever we think is best for our team and try to …

Texans finally close out game in 19-14 win over Titans
1 year, 11 months 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 …

Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10
2 years, 1 month ago

Heinicke wins starting job after Commanders top Texans 23-10

Associated Press  

HOUSTON — After Taylor Heinicke led the Washington Commanders to yet another win, coach Ron Rivera made the announcement that had become inevitable: Heinicke is no longer the backup to Carson Wentz. I just want to keep this thing rolling.” Davis Mills threw two interceptions and Houston mustered a season-low 148 yards of offense as the Texans lost their fifth …

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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