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Report: Texans S Jaylen Reed broke metal plate in arm

Texans safety Jaylen Reed will need surgery after breaking a metal plate in his forearm during Sunday's win in Indianapolis, Houston's KPRC 2 reported.

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Texans HC DeMeco Ryans drops truth bomb on CJ Stroud’s triumphant return from injury

DeMeco Ryans dropped a truth bomb regarding CJ Stroud’s strong performance in the Houston Texans’ win over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon. Prior to Week 13, Stroud has been absent from the Texans’ last three games.

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C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / November 30

C.J. Stroud Had Strong Message Amid Texans’ Four-Game Win Streak

The Houston Texans were able to close out a big divisional win over the Indianapolis Colts in Week 13 for what comes out to be their fourth win in a row, and elevates them two games over .500 thanks to a strong, well-rounded effort in all three phases of the game.

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The 25 greatest receiving performances from one NFL playoff run

The increasingly pass-focused NFL continues to see wide receivers and tight ends play central roles in Super Bowl journeys. Here are the best yardage performances by pass catchers during a single playoffs throughout NFL history.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

Texans rookie suffered gruesome injury vs. Colts that will require surgery

The Houston Texans are a team on the rise, as they have collected their fourth win in a row on Sunday, taking down the Indianapolis Colts on the road to the tune of a 20-16 score.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 30

Updated Texans, Colts playoff chances after Houston wins dramatic Week 13 clash

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts 20-16 on Sunday, throwing a wrench into the AFC South playoff picture. The Jacksonville Jaguars are now tied with the Colts for first place with matching 8-4 records.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 30

Four Takeaways From Texans' Massive Divisional Win Over Colts

The Houston Texans took care of business in Week 13 within a tough road battle against the Indianapolis Colts, coming away with a 20-16 victory for their fourth-straight win of the year, lifting to an impressive 7-5 record with just five games to go on the calendar.

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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

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

NFL News / Field Level Media / November 30

Texans squeeze past Colts 20-16, tighten AFC South race

All of a sudden, there is a race in the AFC South after the Houston Texans won their fourth consecutive game 20-16 on the road against the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday afternoon.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 30

Texans make AFC South race interesting with upset win over Colts

Through 10 weeks of the NFL season, it appeared that the Indianapolis Colts would be runaway winners of the AFC South. After a Week 13 loss to the Texans, that is no longer the case.

Sauce Gardner injury update should concern Colts fans

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NFL News / 5 GOATs / November 30

Colts-Texans questionable extra point ruling sparks controversy

A Nico Collins rushing touchdown gave the Houston Texans a 19-13 lead in the fourth quarter of Sunday’s Week 13 road game against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 29

Texans Announce Two Moves

The Texans announced two roster moves on Saturday, elevating CB Ameer Speed for Week 13 and placing CB Ajani Carter on injured reserve. Speed, 26, spent five years at Georgia before transferring to Michigan State for his final season.

NFL News / Pro Football Rumors / November 28

Texans QB C.J. Stroud, S Jalen Pitre to return vs. Colts

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced on Friday (via Jonathan Alexander of the Houston Chronicle) that quarterback C.J. Stroud and safety Jalen Pitre cleared concussion protocol and will return from their multi-game absences in Week 13 against the Colts.

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Will Anderson News / Pro Football Rumors / November 26

Texans eyeing extension for Will Anderson soon

The Houston Texans are expected to begin extension talks with star edge-rusher Will Anderson early in the 2026 offseason, per Dianna Russini of The Athletic.