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Three Keys for Texans to Beat Jaguars in Pivotal Division Matchup

The Houston Texans head into a massive divisional bout on the horizon this weekend against the Jacksonville Jaguars, hoping to avoid a season series sweep from their earlier loss in Week 3, and thus, get back on track for a competitive push in the second half of a bumpy campaign.

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Texans QB Davis Mills Unfazed Going Into Jaguars Showdown

Having previously missed out on playing time back in 2021 when Case Keenum picked his pocket to replace C.J. Stroud under center, Houston Texans backup quarterback Davis Mills can only use such disappointment to fuel his fire.

Nick Chubb News / Sporting News / November 7

Nick Chubb injury update brings decent news to Texans

Houston has a key game coming up on Sunday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 6

Texans Waive Rookie DB Ahead of Jaguars Matchup

The Houston Texans have quickly released one of their defensive rookies heading into Week 10 after bringing him onto the active roster just one day ago.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / November 6

Will Anderson, Nick Chubb return to limited participation in Thursday's practice

The Texans saw the return of three players on Thursday. Running back Nick Chubb (foot), defensive end Will Anderson Jr. (quad) and defensive end Denico Autry (knee) got limited work a day after sitting out practice.

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Which NFL players are the most interesting trade candidates?

The NFL trade deadline looms in early November, and several teams with seller profiles have emerged. Here are the top candidates to be traded before that point.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 6

Two Texans starters return to practice on Thursday afternoon

By now you know that in addition to CJ Stroud, the Houston Texans have been bit hard by the injury bug, putting a staggering 14 players on their injury report on Wednesday afternoon.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 6

Texans Expected to Rule Out Two More Starters vs. Jaguars

The Houston Texans are expected to rule out two more starters outside of quarterback C.J. Stroud for their Week 10 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars.

Nick Chubb News / Sporting News / November 6

Is Nick Chubb practicing Thursday? Latest injury update on Texans running back

Houston Texans running back Nick Chubb did not take part in practice on Wednesday, which leaves his Week 10 status up in the air. Here's the latest update on Chubb from Thursday's practice.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 6

Jaguars vs. Texans bold predictions for Week 10 clash

The Jacksonville Jaguars are heading to Houston with momentum and opportunity. Sitting at 5-3 and currently holding the seventh seed in the AFC playoff race, the Jaguars have a golden chance to bury their divisional rivals and potentially turn the AFC South into a two-team race with Indianapolis.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 6

Texans Add Rookie Defender to Active Roster

The Houston Texans are bringing on an undrafted rookie defender to their 53-man roster. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans are elevating rookie cornerback Alijah Huzzie to the active roster.

Davis Mills News / Toro Times / November 6

Davis Mills has the opportunity to prove that Texans' $7 million bet was worth it

On the eve of the start of the 2025 NFL season, the Houston Texans handed a one-year, $7 million contract extension to backup quarterback Davis Mills.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

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Keith Browner News / Field Level Media / November 5

Former NFL LB, USC star Keith Browner Sr. dies at 63

Former NFL linebacker and Southern California star Keith Browner Sr. died Tuesday, reportedly in San Leandro, Calif. He was 63. Keith Browner Jr. told TMZ that his father was having stomach issues on Monday night and said he would visit the hospital Tuesday.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 5

Texans place two on IR, add K Matthew Wright to practice squad

A pair of Houston Texans defenders are heading to injured reserve. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2 in Houston, the team is placing cornerback Jaylin Smith and defensive end Darrell Taylor on IR.

Nick Chubb News / Athlon Sports / November 5

Texans Announce Nick Chubb News on Wednesday

Nick Chubb and the Houston Texans face the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10 for an AFC South showdown. They're looking to bounce back after losing to the Denver Broncos 18-15 last week.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / November 5

Texans putting more strain on defense with C.J. Stroud out

Texans putting more strain on defense with C.J. Stroud ruled out for Week 10

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Kamari Lassiter News / Toro Times / November 5

Defensive Spotlight: Kamari Lassiter's moment has arrived

Before the 2025 NFL season began, if you were told that a cornerback of the Houston Texans would be making a significant leap from where he was at the end of the 2024 season, you probably would've jumped to Derek Stingley Jr.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 5

Texans Announce Five Roster Moves

The Texans announced five roster moves on Wednesday, including signing veteran K Matthew Wright to their practice squad on Tuesday. The team is also releasing TE Dalton Keene from their practice squad, and they are placing CB Jaylin Smith and DE Darrell Taylor on injured reserve.

Jake Hansen News / Pro Football Rumors / November 3