The Houston Texans have looked far from perfect through the start of their 2026 campaign, which has inevitably left them with a deep 0-4 hole to climb out of moving forward.
Houston Texans has had opportunities to win. C.J. Stroud threw for 347 yards and two touchdowns against the Dallas Cowboys, but the Texans could not protect their late lead.
The Houston Texans visit the Tennessee Titans on Sunday, at Nissan Stadium in Nashville. Subsequently, Edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. admitted Thursday that Houston’s start is unlike anything he has experienced during his football career.
The Houston Texans have the statistical edge heading into Sunday’s matchup with the Tennessee Titans. Both teams are 0-4, but C.J. Stroud has produced more through the air than rookie quarterback Cam Ward, and Houston’s defense has recorded more sacks.
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The Texans may be winless four games into the 2026 NFL season, but Robert Saleh and Cam Ward are still not underestimating them ahead of Houston’s clash with the Tennessee Titans this weekend.
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.
Houston Texans’ 0-4 record makes Will Anderson Jr.’s start even more impressive. The Texans have struggled to close games, but their star edge rusher has consistently created problems for opposing offenses.
DeMeco Ryans and the Texans are 0-4 and desperate for a spark before facing Robert Saleh’s Titans. Houston has been in this exact spot before, and the history is hard to ignore.
The Houston Texans are bringing Bryce Oliver back, this time on the active roster. On Thursday, the Texans signed the wide receiver to the 53-man roster, according to NFL insider James Palmer, restoring a player they had only recently let go and adding another body at a position that has been shuffled all season.
At the beginning of the NFL season, nobody expected several projected contenders to already be staring at a potential lost year after only four games.
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The Houston Texans have been one of the most disappointing teams in the NFL to start the season. Houston fell to 0-4 on the season after losing a shootout with Dallas in Week 4.
DeMeco Ryans has won at least 10 games and a playoff game in each of his three seasons, so seeing his name on a hot seat list is a jolt. The Houston Texans coach landed on one Wednesday, the same day he took over defensive play-calling, and the reasoning has as much to do with C.J.
The Houston Texans signed three players to their practice squad on Wednesday.
Sitting at 0-4, the Texans are not making a coaching change. A shift in responsibilities will be taking place along the sidelines, however. Head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Wednesday that he is taking over defensive play-calling responsibilities.
The Houston Texans rode the NFL's top-ranked defense to a wild-card berth in 2025. They returned 10 starters from a unit that allowed a league-low 17.4 points per game.
Houston Texans fourth-year head coach DeMeco Ryans is taking matters into his own hands as whispers about his job security grow louder.
As expected, the Texans are in line to receive reinforcements on both sides of the ball shortly. Receiver Tank Dell, defensive tackle Kayden McDonald and offensive tackle Braden Smith have each had their practice windows opened, as noted by KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson.
A returning Dell could provide the team with some much-needed energy and momentum.
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The Houston Texans have struggled to start the 2026 NFL season, despite CJ Stroud putting up consistently strong performances. Stroud has been about as reliable as a high-level quarterback can be in the NFL.
Change of plans for the Seattle Seahawks.
Aaron Wison reports the Jaguars are signing CB Alijah Huzzie to the active roster off the Texans’ practice squad. Huzzie, 25, signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina following the 2025 draft.
ESPN’s Adam Schefter reports the Seahawks have decided not to sign RB Joe Mixon after he underwent a physical for the team. Yesterday, it was reported Seattle was planning to sign Mixon to the practice squad following a physical.
Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has not played in a game since Dec. 21, 2024, but a return may finally be in sight. The team expects to open Dell’s 21-day practice window this week, head coach DeMeco Ryans said Monday (via Jonathan M.
Joe Mixon hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game since January 18, 2025, when he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. Injuries caused him to miss the entire 2025 season, and it was unclear whether he'd ever play another down in the NFL.
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Lamb produced a performance worthy of Offensive Player of the Year Award votes.
Their biggest issue right now might be the side of the ball that was supposed to be their biggest strength.
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