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Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

Should Texans Trade WR Nico Collins? Here's What It Would Cost

The Houston Texans have seen a few big trades circle around them in the AFC South in recent days. The Indianapolis Colts traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner–– and there could be more pieces on the move sooner rather than later.

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 / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

Jaylin Noel Injury Could Mean Bigger Role for One Texans WR

The Houston Texans are likely to be without one of their biggest bright spots on the offensive side of the ball for the remainder of this season, as it was announced that wide receiver Jaylin Noel would be placed on injured reserve with a turf toe injury on Wednesday.

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Texans Stock Watch:

Through seven games, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. has recorded 7.5 sacks, the most in the NFL at the Week 7 mark. He has become the Houston Texans’ most reliable defensive playmaker, but his production has not been enough to cover for a secondary that has allowed too many explosive plays.

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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.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Texans Stock Watch: C.J. Stroud Shines Top Five in Passing Yards Despite a 2-5 Record

The Houston Texans entered their bye week at 2-5 after losing four games by narrow margins. Their offense has been inconsistent, yet Stroud remains a bright spot; he has thrown for 1,867 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception through seven games.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Here's Why Texans Expected to Be in Buy Mode Despite 2-5 Start

The Houston Texans have lost four games on the final possession, and their overtime defeat to the New York Giants exposed familiar problems. General manager Nick Caserio has acknowledged that the team needs to improve, but he has resisted making knee-jerk decisions.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28

Texans Sign Former Cowboys RB Amid Backfield Depth Concerns

The Houston Texans have made a new addition to their backfield on Wednesday despite being in the middle of their Week 8 bye. And that signing just so happens to have come via waivers from their in-state neighbors in the Dallas Cowboys.

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.

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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 / Viral Sports News / October 28

Houston Texans Sign Former Cowboys Playmaker

The Houston Texans claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, one day after Dallas let him go for the second time this month.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado

The Houston Texans announced they have placed WR Jaylin Noel on injured reserve. He has a turf toe injury that he’s dealing with and will miss at least

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The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Has a Simple Plan to Reset During Bye Week

The Houston Texans have officially arrived at their bye in Week 8–– a mid-season break that many would consider much-needed for this team after a rough 2-5 start to their 2026 campaign.

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 / Houston Texans on SI / October 28

Predicting Texans' Next 4 Games After Disappointing 2-5 Start

The Houston Texans are heading into the bye week with an ugly-looking 2-5 record over their first seven games. That's not where anyone expected the Texans to be at this point in the year.

Keylan Rutledge News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Texans Guard Keylan Rutledge's 0.0 Pass-Block Grade vs. Giants Is a Problem

Guard Keylan Rutledge was drafted 26th overall to strengthen the Houston Texans’ offensive line, but his rookie season has exposed major problems in pass protection.

Quenton Nelson News / Houston Texans on SI / October 27

Texans Missed a Golden Opportunity to Trade for Quenton Nelson

The Houston Texans just missed their chance to bring a major upgrade on their offensive line. That's because the Indianapolis Colts just shipped out one

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

Tank Dell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24

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.