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Texans Week 9 Consensus Power Rankings: Where Houston Sits After the Bye

The Houston Texans got some much-needed time off during their Week 8 bye week that can only hope to recharge this group and help rally back from the 2-5 deficit they're currently stuck in.

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Texans rumors: Could C.J. Stroud get $70 million a year? Don’t count it out

As the Houston Texans used their bye week to fix any problems the team is looking to clear up amidst a 2-5 start to the season, there is a conversation around quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Aireontae Ersery Earns Praise for Edge Blocking as Ryans Pushes the OT For Relentless Finish

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has acknowledged the good work of tackle Aireontae Ersery in protecting the edge. However, the rookie offensive tackle needs to bring more energy and consistency to his performances.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

Texans' Most Likely Trade Deadline Move Involves the Offensive Line

The Houston Texans are a week away from the NFL trade deadline. And when looking at where the Texans stand at the midway point of the season, there are a couple of different directions that this front office could go for it.

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

How many of the last teammates to hit the 100-receiving-yard milestone in the same game for each NFL franchise can you name in eight minutes?

The 'Multi-TD-catch leaders by team' quiz

The 'Most 1K seasons in first five years' quiz

The 'Most completions by NFL team' quiz

Keylan Rutledge News / Athlon Sports / November 3

NFL Analyst Ranks Keylan Rutledge Seventh of Seven Rookie Guards With a 43.4 Grade

Houston Texans’ offensive line continues to be a major concern after seven games, and first-round pick Keylan Rutledge has struggled to provide the protection C.J.

NFL News / Yardbarker

25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

What Texans' DeMeco Ryans Said About Jaylin Noel's Season-Ending Injury

The Houston Texans lost a key piece of their offense in the form of wide receiver Jaylin Noel this past week, who was placed on injured reserve due to a foot injury during the team's Week 8 bye, which is expected to end his season.

Joe Mixon News / Total Pro Sports / November 3

Joe Mixon Reveals His Terrifying Connection To Plane & Pilots From Fatal Learjet Crash In Florida

Joe Mixon had an unexpected reaction to Sunday’s deadly Learjet crash in Greenacres, Florida. The Learjet 60 went down in a Palm Beach County neighborhood, with all nine people aboard dying. Mixon, a former Houston Texans and Cincinnati Bengals running back, says he had flown on that very plane in October.

David Montgomery News / Houston Texans on SI / November 3

Texans RB Woody Marks Trending Toward Another Big Role vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans have been without one key piece in their backfield for the last few weeks now–– and that's veteran running back David Montgomery, who's been sidelined since Week 5 with a lingering groin injury.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

Jadeveon Clowney has played for seven NFL teams since arriving as the 2014 No. 1 overall pick. The 13th-year veteran has been part of many transactions.

David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / November 2

Texans Announce David Montgomery Update After RB Move

After a mostly dominant 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans have come crashing down in 2026. The team finds themselves at 2-5 following Week 8 of the season.

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Texans Announce Four Roster Moves

The Houston Texans announced they have signed DT Naquan Jones to the active roster off the 49ers’ practice squad. The Texans waived DT Jaden Crumedy in a corresponding move.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Coach shares why Herbert is not a good fit for a McDaniel offense

Offensive coach shares why Chargers' Justin Herbert is not a good fit for a Mike McDaniel offense

For a piece published on Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with an offensive coach from another team who seems convinced that Harbaugh is making a mistake by extending the marriage involving Herbert and McDaniel for at least one more week.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh sticking with Mike McDaniel as play-caller after loss to Rams

Chargers QB Justin Herbert may already be damaged goods

Khalil Mack trying to deal with 'outside noise' amid trade rumors, Chargers' losing season

The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz

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The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Texans Signing DT Naquan Jones Off 49ers’ PS

Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are signing DT Naquan Jones to the active roster off the 49ers’ practice squad. Jones, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Emerging As Trade Candidate

According to Adam Schefter, Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney is generating some trade interest ahead of the deadline. He returned to Houston, where he started his career, on a one-year deal this summer and has been a rotational rusher.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 31

1 trade Texans must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Houston Texans have spent the first seven weeks of the 2026 NFL season discovering just how expensive weaknesses in the trenches can become. Despite boasting some really explosive offensive weapons and some of the league’s most dangerous pass rushers, Houston has repeatedly struggled to control the line of scrimmage.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

Are Chiefs going to make a move at wide receiver?

DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reacts to report leaking that he, Andy Reid told Josh Simmons to leave team meeting

Chiefs send clear message to Harrison Butker with bold Justin Tucker move

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season

The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.

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

J.J. McCarthy 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

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25

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

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 25

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Dell didn't go catchless on Sunday.

The 'Active 130-receiving-yard games' quiz

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