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Nicholas Petit-Frere News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Texans Worked Out Pair Of Tackles

The Houston Texans worked out OTs Nicholas Petit-Frere and D’Ante Smith on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson. Neither is being signed to a contract at this time, per Wilson. Petit-Frere, 26, was a two-year starter at Ohio State, earning first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2021 and second-team All-Big Ten as a junior.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 14

Texans Continue to Run Their Own Race

The Houston Texans are fresh off their bye week, but they have some work to do if they want to get back to the top of the AFC South standings. At 2-3, the Texans are 1.5 games behind the Jacksonville Jaguars and 2.5 back of the division leader Indianapolis Colts.

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The top 21 Halloween costumes inspired by 2025

From the pop stars who made headlines on stage and in space to the movies that people flocked to and streamed, these are the top Halloween costumes inspired by the pop culture of 2025.

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The 'NFL total touchdown pass leaders' quiz

How many of the 33 NFL quarterbacks to throw at least 250 touchdown passes in the regular and postseason combined can you name in five minutes?

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Jonathan Taylor News / Houston Texans on SI / October 13

Texans Get Warning From Jonathan Taylor Amid Colts’ AFC South Lead

Watching the AFC South division rotate around as the Houston Texans sat home on the couch for their Week 6 bye might've led to some degree of frustration for DeMeco Ryans and Co.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 13

One Texans Offensive Lineman is Turning Doubters Into Believers

Even after the Houston Texans made wholesale changes across their offensive line in the offseason as an attempt to make up for the fact that the unit was one of the worst in the NFL in 2024, there wasn't much more than lukewarm optimism that the group would actually be improved in 2025.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 13

Texans Open as Betting Underdogs vs. Seahawks in Week 7

The betting lines for Week 7 of the NFL season have officially opened following this weekend's action, where the Houston Texans find themselves as slight underdogs to the Seattle Seahawks for their Monday Night Football duel.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 12

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Sends Clear Message During Bye Week

The Houston Texans are going into their Week 6 bye in third place in the AFC South, two games behind the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts. While the Texans' three-game losing streak to start the season put the team in a hole, head coach DeMeco Ryans isn't concerned quite yet about Houston's position in the standings.

Xavier Hutchinson News / Houston Texans on SI / October 11

Xavier Hutchinson Shines Light on Texans’ Most Underrated Defender

The Houston Texans' bread and butter to their success through five weeks of the 2025 season hinges upon their defensive prowess and their all-around talent on that side of the ball.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / October 11

Nick Caserio Says Texans Veteran Playing Best Football Yet

The Houston Texans, in their past two showings, have proven to have taken some major jumps from how they started their season, ultimately leaping from an early 0-3 deficit to now elevating to 2-3 heading into their Week 6 bye.

Breece Hall News / Houston Texans on SI / October 11

Texans WR On Board With Potential Breece Hall Trade

As the NFL trade deadline creeps up in just under a month, there's bound to be a few big names floating around in league rumors as a potential mid-season mover to keep an eye on.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

Texans DB Opens Up After Playing First NFL Game in 4 Years

In the midst of the Houston Texans' second-straight victory of the new season against the Baltimore Ravens, shutting them out in dominant fashion, 44-10, it also marked the first time back on an NFL field since 2021 for former first round pick, cornerback Damon Arnette.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 10

ESPN Analyst Affirms What Texans Fans Have Been Saying For Weeks

If you're a frequent reader here at Toro Times, then you've likely noticed that over the last few weeks, I've been touting the Houston Texans defense and

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

Numbers Indicate Texans Still Face Uphill Playoff Battle

After the Houston Texans started their season off on a cold spell with three straight losses and an 0-3 record to sit at the bottom of the standings, their playoff chances started to look extremely bleak looking forward to the remainder of the year.

Nick Caserio News / Toro Times / October 10

Nick Caley Gets Bye Week Evaluation From Texans General Manager Nick Caserio

As the Houston Texans regroup during their Week 6 bye, there are practically no unanswered questions about the team's defense. By any measure, Houston's D has been as dominant as expected.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

Texans’ C.J. Stroud Rockets Up NFL QB Rankings

The Houston Texans have seen their offensive efficiency surge across their past two weeks of action, and it's in large part due to some steps forward from quarterback C.J.

Christian Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / October 10

Trade Candidate: Christian Harris

Through his first three seasons with the Texans, Christian Harris totaled 26 starts. Now a pending free agent, the linebacker’s role has declined sharply in 2025, leading to questions about his future.

Arthur Maulet News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 8

Lions Signing CB Arthur Maulet

According to Cameron Wolfe, the Lions are signing veteran CB Arthur Maulet to a practice squad contract. Maulet typically has played slot corner and will

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has signed with a new team

Former Super Bowl champion CJ Gardner-Johnson has joined a new team roughly two weeks after being released by the Houston Texans. Gardner-Johnson is signing with the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 7

When could surging Texans expect injured RB Joe Mixon to return?

The Texans must continue their resurgence without running back Joe Mixon, who still has no timetable for his return.

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The 'Active four-passing-TD NFL game leaders' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks with a four-passing-touchdown game under their belt can you name in five minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

Ravens defense has been historically bad through five games

The Ravens' only continues what has been the worst start defensively for the Ravens in their franchise history, but it is now one of the worst starts through five games in the history of the NFL.

C.J. Stroud, Texans throttle Ravens, halt 0-8 streak at Baltimore

Texans rookie Jaylin Noel did the Ray Lewis dance after scoring on Ravens

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Trenton Brown News / Pro Football Rumors / October 3