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2 weeks, 3 days ago

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

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, …

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4 weeks, 2 days ago

NFL Week 15 picks against the spread: Panthers’ Bryce Young continues resurgence

New York Times

Anyone ready to revisit that Bryce Young–C.J. One of the big reasons we had the Rams last week was that the Bills were looking ahead to this Sunday’s game against the Lions. The pick: Titans GO DEEPER Brian Callahan, Zac Taylor share rare football journey: 'Wouldn’t be here without you' Last week was a huge opportunity for the Cardinals to …

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1 month, 2 weeks ago

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip

New York Times

The Week 13 NFL Power Rankings are in a holiday mood so we’re going to look at this season’s best-case scenario for all 32 teams. Up next: vs. Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, 1 p.m. Baltimore Ravens Last week: 8 Monday: Beat Los Angeles Chargers 30-23 Best-case scenario: Super Bowl After a one-week slump against the Steelers, Baltimore put 30 points on …

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2 months ago

Goff and Lions bring a 6-game winning streak into their prime-time matchup with Stroud and Texans

Associated Press

HOUSTON — Jared Goff is aware that many around the NFL are high on the Detroit Lions as they bring a six-game winning streak into Sunday’s prime-time matchup with the Houston Texans. His return would certainly help take some of the pressure off Stroud after he relied almost entirely on Tank Dell last week in the first game since Stefon …

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2 months, 2 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 …

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3 months, 1 week ago

NFL QB stock report, Week 5: Is Justin Herbert underutilized? Jayden Daniels surges up ranks

New York Times

Read The Athletic’s latest NFL QB stock report. GO DEEPER Assessing 4-0 teams, from Vikings’ shocking start to Chiefs’ WR setback: Sando’s Pick Six There’s a bit of a gap between the top four quarterbacks and Joe Burrow, Aaron Rodgers and Brock Purdy, but that trio could enter the mix with more consistent upper-tier performances in the coming weeks. pic.twitter.com/QjPeJ5pOvZ …

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3 months, 4 weeks ago

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans

Associated Press

LAKE FOREST, Ill. — Caleb Williams insisted he won’t be motivated by comparisons to C.J. “I didn’t have obviously the performance I wanted to, so trying to figure it out as fast as possible, making sure we are on the same page, making sure we are handling things that we need to handle,” Williams said Wednesday. Progressing from there.” Williams …

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4 months 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 …

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4 months, 1 week ago

Survivorman Les Stroud takes you on his top five Canadian outdoor adventures

BBC

Survivorman Les Stroud takes you on his top five Canadian outdoor adventures Kevin Kossowan Adventurer Les Stroud in a canoe He's survived adventures all over the globe – sometimes, barely. Best for "hot tent winter camping": Temagami, Ontario The line between pleasure and pain is often a fine one – and "hot tent winter camping" proves it. "Done correctly, it's …

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4 months, 1 week ago

24 intriguing players for the 2024 NFL season, including Marvin Harrison Jr. and many QBs

New York Times

The 2024 NFL season is finally upon us. When the Baltimore Ravens and Kansas City Chiefs face off Thursday night in a rematch of last season’s AFC Championship Game, so begins an action-packed, highly entertaining, high-stakes marathon like none other. Patrick Mahomes, QB, Kansas City Chiefs The NFL’s best player enters the 2024 season on a historic mission. That won’t …

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11 months, 1 week ago

Texans OC Bobby Slowik returning to Houston after head coaching interest from Commanders, Falcons: Source

New York Times

The Houston Texans won’t need to find a new offensive coordinator this offseason, as Bobby Slowik will return to Houston under a new contract that will feature a significant raise, according to a league source. Slowik joined Detroit Lions’ Ben Johnson as the second offensive coordinator of the day to stay put with their respective teams despite receiving multiple interviews. …

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11 months, 2 weeks ago

NFL All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who excelled this season

New York Times

Follow live coverage of Super Bowl LVIII between San Francisco 49ers and Kansas City Chiefs It’s impossible to hand out complete NFL Draft grades the day players are picked, as full context — multiple seasons’ worth — is needed for an exercise like that. — Brugler Tight end: Sam LaPorta* Runner-up: Dalton Kincaid Honorable mentions: Luke Musgrave, Tucker Kraft The …

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11 months, 3 weeks 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,” …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravens’ and 49ers’ No. 1 priority finally put to the test in divisional playoffs

LA Times

Quarterback Lamar Jackson led the Ravens over the Texans in the season opener, 25-9. The quarterbacks will be center stage when Houston plays at Baltimore, with the Texans’ Stroud, the likely offensive rookie of the year, sharing the stage with the Ravens’ Lamar Jackson, on track to win his second NFL most valuable player award. “Not letting anything enter into …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

Texans’ C.J. Stroud and Packers’ Jordan Love have dazzling playoff debuts

Associated Press

Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. Stroud and first-year head coach DeMeco Ryans joined Rex Ryan and Sanchez and John Harbaugh and Flacco as the only rookie coach-QB combos to win a playoff game since the merger. Nacua broke DK Metcalf’s rookie record of 160 yards receiving for Seattle in a playoff game in …

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11 months, 3 weeks ago

NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Bobby Slowik, Texans solve Browns’ D

New York Times

Weaknesses are exposed and every decision is magnified in the playoffs. Likes Slowik exposes the Browns’ defense Stroud’s EPA per dropback against man coverage in the regular season ranked 25th among quarterbacks with at least 200 pass attempts. The Browns were the league’s best man coverage team in the regular season but Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik did a good …

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11 months, 3 weeks 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 …

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1 year ago

Breaking down and predicting six NFL wild-card playoff games

LA Times

Browns receiver Amari Cooper burned the Texans defense for 265 yards receiving and two touchdowns on Christmas Eve. How the Browns can win: Get some chunk plays from quarterback Joe Flacco, who has thrown for 300 yards in a club-record four consecutive games. Win the battle between defensive end Myles Garrett and Texans left tackle Laremy Tunsil, two of the …

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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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion

Associated Press

EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. — Zach Wilson overcame a sluggish start, some big hits and a week of criticism and controversy by responding with the type of impressive performance the New York Jets have long been expecting. “That’s what we want every game to look like.” Wilson was 27 of 36 for 301 yards — his third career game of 300 …

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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 …

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1 year, 1 month ago

Cyclists: saddle up for an exploration of the Cotswolds’ canals by bike

The Independent

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. open image in gallery Stroud is laden with mills, well-maintained towpaths and antique stores There’s no shortage of canal-side watering …

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1 year, 2 months ago

Steeled by lessons off the field, C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm

New York Times

HOUSTON — By now, C.J. “If he’s gonna do something, that motherf—er is gonna do it.” Teammate Case Keenum says, “Every week C.J. The “ball-placement specialist” — the label Stroud gave himself during last spring’s NFL Scouting Combine — seems apt. “Even when there wasn’t much hope.” Stroud, shown taking a free throw before the Lakers-Rockets game this week, has …

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1 year, 3 months ago

NFL’s best and worst Week 4 coaching decisions: Sean McDermott, Shane Steichen shine

New York Times

Cover 7 | Tuesday A daily NFL destination that provides in-depth analysis of football’s biggest stories. This week, the Bills held Mike McDaniel’s Dolphins offense with a healthy Tagovailoa to its second-worst game in terms of EPA per snap. The weakness in the Bills run defense is tackling from their secondary, but the front seven didn’t allow many runs to …

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

NFL Week 15 picks against the spread: Panthers’ Bryce Young continues resurgence

NFL Power Rankings Week 13: Eagles, Packers on the rise as Chiefs, Steelers slip

Goff and Lions bring a 6-game winning streak into their prime-time matchup with Stroud and Texans

Texans' Stroud Ready to Bounce Back Against Colts

NFL QB stock report, Week 5: Is Justin Herbert underutilized? Jayden Daniels surges up ranks

Caleb Williams looks to move on after shaky debut as Bears get ready for Stroud, Texans

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

Survivorman Les Stroud takes you on his top five Canadian outdoor adventures

24 intriguing players for the 2024 NFL season, including Marvin Harrison Jr. and many QBs

Texans OC Bobby Slowik returning to Houston after head coaching interest from Commanders, Falcons: Source

NFL All-Rookie Team: C.J. Stroud and other 2023 draft picks who excelled this season

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

Ravens’ and 49ers’ No. 1 priority finally put to the test in divisional playoffs

Texans’ C.J. Stroud and Packers’ Jordan Love have dazzling playoff debuts

NFL wild-card best and worst coaching decisions: Bobby Slowik, Texans solve Browns’ D

Surprising Texans prepare for divisional round as C.J. Stroud’s superlative rookie season continues

Breaking down and predicting six NFL wild-card playoff games

Texans hope to get C.J. Stroud back when they host Tennessee on Sunday

Zach Wilson leads Jets to 30-6 win over Texans in return. C.J. Stroud leaves late with a concussion

Collins has 191 yards receiving, Ward saves game with interception as Texans beat Broncos 22-17

Cyclists: saddle up for an exploration of the Cotswolds’ canals by bike

Steeled by lessons off the field, C.J. Stroud is taking the NFL by storm

NFL’s best and worst Week 4 coaching decisions: Sean McDermott, Shane Steichen shine