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Texans Week 7 Snap Counts Show Tank Dell Played More Snaps Than Marvin Harrison Jr. in Loss to Giants

Texans Week 7 Snap Counts Show Tank Dell Played More Snaps Than Marvin Harrison Jr. in Loss to Giants

Houston Texans lost 27–21 in overtime at home, falling to 2–5 after entering the matchup after a Week 6 win over Jacksonville. C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes without an interception, but the offense stalled on its first overtime possession.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / October 26
What Texans WR Tank Dell Said After Making His Return vs. Giants

What Texans WR Tank Dell Said After Making His Return vs. Giants

The Houston Texans got to see wide receiver Tank Dell on an NFL field for the first time in 670 days this weekend, as the fan-favorite pass-catcher would officially return for their home matchup in Week 7 against the New York Giants.

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26
Texans Expect To Extend C.J. Stroud This Offseason

Texans Expect To Extend C.J. Stroud This Offseason

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans GM Nick Caserio said they expect to agree to an extension with QB C.J. Stroud this offseason. Houston decided to table extension talks with Stroud to next offseason after the two sides failed to reach an agreement this offseason.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26
Texans GM shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update

Texans GM Nick Caserio shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update after $50M report, addresses ownership support

Thus far this season, Stroud has played well enough to bolster the value of the next NFL deal he will ink. 

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away
NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more
The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
Saquon Barkley News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

How many of the players responsible for the best rushing season in the history of each NFL franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
The 'NFL Playoffs rushing record' quiz
The 'NFL Comeback Players of the Year' quiz
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 26
Grading Every Texans Position Group After Week 7 Loss to Giants

Grading Every Texans Position Group After Week 7 Loss to Giants

The Houston Texans are now 2-5 following the events of an embarrassing Week 7 overtime loss at home against the New York Giants, coming up short 21-27.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 26
NFL coach pours cold water over McCarthy hype after Giants' win

NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans

McCarthy played well in his first start with the Giants en route to guiding them to a 27-21 overtime win.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away
Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game
The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz
Cam Skattebo News / Yardbarker / October 26
Giants' Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans

Giants RB Cam Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans

Against the Texans, Skattebo ran for 124 yards on 17 carries, a career high.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start
Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 26
Giants' McCarthy rallies teammates with stirring locker room speech

J.J. McCarthy rallies teammates with stirring locker room speech after first win with Giants

It was McCarthy's first start for New York since the team acquired him from the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 28 for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB
Giants' Jameis Winston knows why he was benched for J.J. McCarthy
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
Jaylin Noel News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Is Jaylin Noel’s Injury the Breaking Point for Texans' Struggling Offense?

Is Jaylin Noel’s Injury the Breaking Point for Texans' Struggling Offense?

The Houston Texans fell 27–21 in overtime to the New York Giants, dropping to 2–5 overall and 0–4 at home. Despite C.J. Stroud throwing two touchdown passes and Xavier Hutchinson forcing overtime with a late score, Houston failed to capitalize on its opportunities.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Texans Position Group Report Card Following Loss to Giants

Texans Position Group Report Card Following Loss to Giants

The Houston Texans fell 27–21 to the New York Giants in Week 7, dropping to 2–5 overall and 0–4 at home. The loss ended Houston’s two-game winning streak and dealt another blow to its playoff ambitions.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

NFL stars can't play forever, and retirement is coming sooner than later for some of the league's top players. These 25 players could call it quits following the 2026 season.

DeMeco Ryans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26
DeMeco Ryans rips ‘ridiculous’ penalty woes that keep costing Texans games

DeMeco Ryans rips ‘ridiculous’ penalty woes that keep costing Texans games

DeMeco Ryans is losing patience over the constant penalties the Houston Texans are committing after their 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Tank Dell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26
Texans’ Tank Dell sums up long-awaited return with powerful message

Texans’ Tank Dell sums up long-awaited return with powerful message

The Houston Texans welcomed wide receiver Tank Dell back onto the field on Sunday. Dell has been sidelined for nearly two years after suffering a devastating knee injury in December 2024.

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The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
 The 'ALCS MVPs' quiz
C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 25
Giants’ Shorthanded Defense Grounds C.J. Stroud in Overtime Win Over Texans

Giants’ Shorthanded Defense Grounds C.J. Stroud in Overtime Win Over Texans

The New York Giants defense was shorthanded and scuffling entering play Sunday against the Houston Texans. But even though the Giants allowed scoring drives at the end of each half, they played well enough to flummox C.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

The Houston Texans were supposed to be a Super Bowl contender in 2026, and their defense was supposed to be the biggest reason why.

Giants beat Texans in OT on Devin Singletary's walk-off TD
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / October 25
Texans RB Woody Marks returns after injury scare

Texans RB Woody Marks returns after injury scare

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks returned to the game Sunday after briefly leaving with an apparent left knee injury when he was bent backward by New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden.

Tank Dell News / Larry Brown Sports / October 25
Tank Dell has awesome moment after his first catch in 2 years

Tank Dell has awesome moment after his first catch in 2 years

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell authored an awesome moment in his return Sunday after spending two years on the sideline due to a severe leg injury.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 25
Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Dell didn't go catchless on Sunday.

The 'Active 130-receiving-yard games' quiz
Tank Dell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24
Texans Make Three Moves, Activate WR Tank Dell

Texans Make Three Moves, Activate WR Tank Dell

The Houston Texans officially activated WR Tank Dell for Week 7 and elevated DB Bryce Hall and LB Kenneth Murray from the practice squad. It will be Dell’s first regular-season game since his catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Here are the matchups we are looking at for the Week 7 games. 

Seahawks HC shares painful admission about Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III
Insider reveals Steelers' offensive plan for Saints matchup
Giants players not worried about this possible J.J. McCarthy problem
Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers
Packers activate RB Josh Jacobs to play vs. Lions
Fantasy Football Week 7: The case for starting Jacobs
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

The Houston Texans announce they’ve ruled out RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre, S Reed Blankenship, and OT Blake Fisher for Week 7 against the Giants.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 24
Harrison reportedly had doubts about Beck, problems with Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. reportedly had doubts about Carson Beck, problems with Cardinals since rookie season

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, DJ Bien-Aime and Dan Graziano expanded on why Harrison was eager to get away from the team that made him the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Troy Aikman felt Joe Buck 'double-crossed' him amid ESPN contract saga
Saquon Barkley argues why Eagles shouldn't embrace fire sale
John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline
Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
George Pickens claps back after getting called out by Brian Schottenheimer
Report expands on why Seahawks didn't keep Kenneth Walker III
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. 

Todd Bowles reveals when he'll make Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels decision
Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season
Mike Vrabel has one Drake Maye hope for Bears game amid QB's turnaround
Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision
What Dan Quinn told Jayden Daniels about viral blunder in loss to 49ers
Roger Goodell reacts to NFLPA call to investigate Eagles over Jalen Hurts
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21
Will Eagles be sellers at the NFL trade deadline? ESPN analyst suggests 2 impactful deals

Will Eagles be sellers at the NFL trade deadline? ESPN analyst suggests 2 impactful deals

The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) seem headed into a transition year after franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots and placed on injured reserve. Will that lead to the team shaking things up at the deadline?

Three surprising players the Eagles could trade after disastrous start
Three potential trade proposals for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley
Why Eagles won't be punished by NFL for Jalen Hurts blood clot situation
Report addresses relationship between Eagles' Jalen Hurts, GM Howie Roseman amid blood clot situation
The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / October 21
Texans seem ready to make expensive Stroud contract extension decision

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision

Questions about the long-term future of Stroud continue to hover over the Texans.

The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4
Texans' Tank Dell to make long-awaited return in Week 7
The 'Rookie receiving-record by team' quiz
Aiden Fisher News / Yardbarker / October 17
Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher

Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher months after DeMeco Ryans' glowing praise

The move comes on the eve of a 1-4 Houston team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.

Texans rule out David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre for London bout vs. Jags
Jaguars' historic defensive streak exposes significant problem for Texans
Jaguars await Texans in London-based AFC South showdown
The 'Winningest football coaches in NFL history' quiz

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