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Texans’ Nick Chubb, Christian Kirk expected to play in Week 16 vs. Raiders

The Houston Texans are preparing to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16. Houston cannot clinch a playoff spot, but their game can influence whether other teams clinch a spot this week.

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DeMeco Ryans Praises Unsung Hero Behind Texans’ Turnaround

If the 9-5 Houston Texans do get to where they want to get to this season, the debt of gratitude to their backup quarterback, Davis Mills, will be substantial.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 20

Texans Rule Out Two Players for Raiders Matchup

The Houston Texans have downgraded a couple of players for their Week 16 matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. According to a new update to the Texans' injury report, defensive end Darrell Taylor and wide receiver Justin Watson have been ruled out vs.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20

Texans Elevating Two Players For Week 16

Aaron Wilson reports that the Texans are elevating DT Marlon Davidson and CB Alijah Huzzie for Week 16. Davidson, 27, was a second-round pick of the Falcons in the 2020 NFL Draft out of Auburn.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 20

Texans Address Major Need in Latest NFL Mock Draft

The Houston Texans are hoping to pick as close to No. 32 as possible in the first round of the 2026 NFL draft this spring. When they go into the draft, they will likely be looking for a couple of positions of need, including the offensive line.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 20

Texans Elevating Veteran DT to Active Roster

The Houston Texans are elevating a veteran defensive tackle from their practice squad to the main roster amid some recent injury woes. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, the Texans have elevated defensive tackle Marlon Davidson to their main roster ahead of facing the Las Vegas Raiders.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 20

Titans Linked to Texans Coach in HC Search

It looks like a division rival could have their eyes on a particular Houston Texans coordinator for their head coaching search later this offseason. According

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / December 20

Houston Texans Look To Extend Winning Streak To 7 On Sunday

The 2025 season didn’t exactly start with fireworks for the Texans. Unless, of course, you count the kind of fireworks that happen when a dumpster catches fire.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 19

Hall of Fame QB Believes Texans Are Built for Deep Playoff Run

The hype train surrounding the Houston Texans is beginning to gain some serious steam in the final weeks of the regular season. On the defensive end, the Texans have been both consistent and dominant on that end for the entire year.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 19

Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. Trending Up for Raiders Matchup

Houston Texans' star cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has been a DNP in two straight team practices before facing the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16, but his status appears to be trending in the right direction for this weekend.

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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.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / December 19

Dalton Schultz Becoming Difference-Maker for Texans, C.J. Stroud

In an era of some pretty high-profile NFL tight ends, the Houston Texans' own Dalton Schultz tends to fly under the radar. That doesn't mean the former Stanford Cardinal is having a down year either; the Texans tight end is, in fact, leading the team with 70 catches.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 19

Texans Have Several Historic Milestones In Play vs. Raiders

The red-hot Houston Texans will be searching for another win to add to their total against the faltering Las Vegas Raiders, now currently riding the wave of a six-game win streak to place them at 9-5 with three weeks to go, and could have a golden opportunity to extend that number back at home this weekend as well.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 18

Texans’ Derek Stingley Jr. still not practicing for game vs. Raiders with oblique injury

The Houston Texans will look to notch their seventh straight win when they host the Las Vegas Raiders at NRG Stadium on Sunday. It will be a battle between teams on opposite ends of the spectrum, as the Raiders have lost eight consecutive games.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 18

Texans Signing S Kaevon Merriweather To Practice Squad

Ian Rapoport of NFL Media reports that the Texans are signing S Kaevon Merriweather to their practice squad after he officially cleared waivers Thursday.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / December 18

C.J. Stroud, Texans chase playoffs, encounter reeling Raiders

As the Houston Texans keep climbing, their playoff hopes are following suit. The Texans have won six straight games as they prepare to host the skidding Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Texans lose key defensive lineman to season-ending injury

The Houston Texans are feeling great headed into Week 16. Houston got another big win on Sunday, defeating Arizona 40-20 in a blowout victory. The Texans have now won six games in a row and are in prime position to compete for a playoff spot in the AFC.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Texans DL Mario Edwards Out For Season

The Texans’ defense was dealt an injury blow yesterday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans announced Mario Edwards is dealing with a pectoral tear. Edwards will miss the remainder of the season as a result.

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The 'Scrimmage-yard leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in total scrimmage yards for each season since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Injuries to monitor after Week 15: Patrick Mahomes news makes Chiefs' nightmare season even worse

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker monitors players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we're tracking after Week 15.

Mahomes' injury diagnosis revealed

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Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Texans score touchdown on bizarre botched snap

The Houston Texans seemingly turned disaster into a great play on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans seemingly botched a goal line snap during the first quarter of their game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex., but made sure it did not matter.

Harrison Bryant News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Texans Make Four Moves, Activate TE Harrison Bryant

The Houston Texans officially made four Week 15 roster moves on Saturday. The full list includes: Texans waived RB Cody Schrader Texans activated TE Harrison Bryant from injured reserve Texans elevated RB Jawhar Jordan and DB K’Von Wallace to their active roster.

C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Texans owner pulled elaborate stunt after he got ignored by CJ Stroud

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair showed the world how far he’s willing to go to secure a high five from his starting quarterback. Stroud accidentally left McNair hanging after the signal caller led the Texans to a resounding road win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.