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On YouTubeC.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / January 16
C.J. Stroud, Texans Suffer Double Loss on Friday
As the Houston Texans prepare for one of their toughest tests of the postseason, the week has taken an unexpected turn. Just two days before their divisional round matchup against New England, the Texans were hit with concerning injury news that could impact both their offensive rhythm and depth.
Nico Collins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 16
Texans Officially Rule Out WR Nico Collins From Divisional Round, Among Two Players
The Houston Texans announced they’ve ruled out WRs Nico Collins and Justin Watson from Sunday’s Divisional Round against the Patriots. It’s a tough break for Houston’s offense, as they’ll be without their top receiver on the roster. Collins, 26, was a third-round pick in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Michigan.
The '4,000-yard NFL passers' quiz
How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history with at least one 4,000-passing-yard season on their resume can you name in 10 minutes?
Nico Collins News / Pro Football Rumors / January 16
Texans WR Nico Collins Remains In Concussion Protocol, Will Miss Divisional Round
If the Texans upend the Patriots on Sunday, they’ll advance to the AFC title game for the first time in franchise history. The Texans will have to do it without their best offensive weapon.
Who had the most sacks in a season during the NFL's pre-modern era?
Thanks to pro-football-reference.com's addition of unofficial sack totals to players' resumes, more clarity has emerged about the best pass-rushing years from previous eras.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 16
Texans Pass Rush Sets Brutal Tone Entering Patriots Game
Just how ferocious and relentless the Houston Texans pass rush has been thus far this season has really popped. When it's all said and done, it could wind up being the one dominant factor which helps power them all the way to the franchise's first-ever Super Bowl appearance.
The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz
How many of the players to lead each NFL team in sacks in the 2025-26 season can you name in five minutes?
NFL News / The SportsRush / January 16
'They’re Exposing The Texans': Rob Gronkowski and Julian Edelman Back The Patriots In The Divisional Round
The New England Patriots drew the Houston Texans in the Divisional Round. Both teams won ugly, low-scoring games during Wild Card weekend. The Pats are at home, so they’re favored, but many look at that Texans defense and worry for Drake Maye and company.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16
Tom Brady weighs Patriots’ schedule before matchup with Texans’ 'ridiculous' defense
Even franchise legend Brady knows they will have their work cut out for them.
Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game
For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.
Drake Maye News / Yardbarker / January 16
Drake Maye using unique way to motivate Josh McDaniels
This coming Sunday's divisional-round playoff game between the New England Patriots and the Houston Texans will feature a unique battle of minds involving a pair of brothers. Josh McDaniels is serving as New England's offensive coordinator, while young brother Ben is Houston's passing game coordinator and wide receivers coach.
NFL News / Yardbarker / January 16
Patriots' Kayshon Boutte gives Texans defense bulletin-board material ahead of playoff clash
On Thursday, Boutte somewhat poked the bear while speaking about the Houston defense.
NFL News / Gridiron Heroics / January 16
Texans vs. Patriots: Who Has the Better Chance of Winning in NFL Playoff Game?
ESPN’s matchup predictor gives the New England Patriots a slight edge over the Houston Texans in Sunday’s divisional round, projecting New England to win 51.7 percent of simulated outcomes.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 15
Texans' C.J. Stroud Addresses Possible Nico Collins Absence
The Houston Texans are looking more and more likely to be without their star wide receiver, Nico Collins, for their upcoming playoff battle against the New England Patriots, as he's now been a non-participant in team practice for two straight sessions as he goes through the NFL's concussion protocol following his head injury vs.
Darrell Taylor News / Field Level Media / January 14
Report: Pats signing ex-Texans DE Darrell Taylor
The New England Patriots reportedly are signing former Houston Texans defensive end Darrell Taylor to the practice squad. The report on Wednesday from NFL Network comes two days after Houston waived Taylor and four days before Sunday's AFC divisional playoff game between the Patriots and the visiting Texans.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / January 14
Texans Made Two PS Moves Including Re-Signing S Brandon Hill
The Houston Texans announced they re-signed S Brandon Hill to the practice squad and released OT Jaylon Thomas in a corresponding move. Houston’s practice
Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14
Laura Rutledge speaks out after interaction with Texans player
Laura Rutledge of ESPN has interviewed countless athletes in her career, but some just stand out. She named one on Tuesday, when she gave Houston Texans star defensive end Will Anderson Jr.
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