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3 Texans Players Who Need Bigger Roles After the Bye Week

3 Texans Players Who Need Bigger Roles After the Bye Week

The Houston Texans are heading into their Week 8 bye at a gloomy 2-5 record. For the Texans to get back on track for the second half of the season, some changes around the roster will have to be made–– even if that doesn't include making a big swing on the trade market ahead of the deadline.

Keylan Rutledge News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Texans Guard Keylan Rutledge's 0.0 Pass-Block Grade vs. Giants Is a Problem

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28
J.J. Watt launched a Hurricane Harvey relief fund in 2017 with a $200,000 goal; it raised $41.6 million, the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history

J.J. Watt launched a Hurricane Harvey relief fund in 2017 with a $200,000 goal; it raised $41.6 million, the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history

J.J. Watt wanted to raise $200,000 for people affected by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Instead, the Houston Texans defensive star helped generate $41.6 million, creating what his foundation described as the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 28
ESPN Trade Deadline Grades Reveal Why Marvin Harrison Jr. Gamble Might Not Fix Texans' Offense

ESPN Trade Deadline Grades Reveal Why Marvin Harrison Jr. Gamble Might Not Fix Texans' Offense

Houston Texans needed another reliable weapon for C.J. Stroud after Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL injury. At the same time, Nico Collins missed time with a hamstring injury.

Dallas Cowboys News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz
Braden Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Texans' Offensive Line Woes Are Building an Urgent Case for Braden Smith's Return

Texans' Offensive Line Woes Are Building an Urgent Case for Braden Smith's Return

Through seven games, the Houston Texans have fallen to 2-5 after their 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants. Penalties, inconsistent run blocking and problems converting short-yardage situations continue to stall drives.

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27
Texans not closing door on intriguing RB amid David Montgomery injury

Texans not closing door on intriguing RB amid David Montgomery injury

The Houston Texans have failed to establish their running game over the last couple of years, which is limiting the offense and ultimately hampering the team’s playoff pursuit during the 2026 season.

Quenton Nelson News / Houston Texans on SI / October 27
Texans Missed a Golden Opportunity to Trade for Quenton Nelson

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

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / October 27
Texans GM Explains Where Things Stand With C.J. Stroud's Contract

Texans GM Explains Where Things Stand With C.J. Stroud's Contract

Throughout the course of this past offseason, one of the major storylines revolving around the Houston Texans was their contract negotiations surrouning quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 27
ESPN Still Gives the 2-5 Texans a 24.5% Playoff Chance, and Their Schedule Is the Reason

ESPN Still Gives the 2-5 Texans a 24.5% Playoff Chance, and Their Schedule Is the Reason

Houston Texans fans have a full bye week to stew over Sunday’s overtime loss to the Giants, and the math isn’t as bleak as 2-5 makes it look. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Texans a 24.5% chance to make the playoffs, which still sits ahead of six AFC teams after the 27-21 loss at NRG Stadium.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Texans Week 7 Snap Counts Show Tank Dell Played More Snaps Than Marvin Harrison Jr. in Loss to Giants

Texans Week 7 Snap Counts Show Tank Dell Played More Snaps Than Marvin Harrison Jr. in Loss to Giants

Houston Texans lost 27–21 in overtime at home, falling to 2–5 after entering the matchup after a Week 6 win over Jacksonville. C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes without an interception, but the offense stalled on its first overtime possession.

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
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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

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
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The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
 The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26
DeMeco Ryans rips ‘ridiculous’ penalty woes that keep costing Texans games

DeMeco Ryans rips ‘ridiculous’ penalty woes that keep costing Texans games

DeMeco Ryans is losing patience over the constant penalties the Houston Texans are committing after their 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon.

Jaylin Noel News / TWSN / October 25
Jaylin Noel’s Injury Adds to Houston Texans' Growing Frustration

Jaylin Noel’s Injury Adds to Houston Texans' Growing Frustration

The Houston Texans had just started to get their receiving room on track with the trade for Marvin Harrison Jr., and getting Tank Dell back from his knee injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

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
Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / October 25
Texans RB Woody Marks returns after injury scare

Texans RB Woody Marks returns after injury scare

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks returned to the game Sunday after briefly leaving with an apparent left knee injury when he was bent backward by New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden.

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 25
Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

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

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Here are the matchups we are looking at for the Week 7 games. 

Seahawks HC shares painful admission about Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III
Insider reveals Steelers' offensive plan for Saints matchup
Giants players not worried about this possible J.J. McCarthy problem
Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers
Packers activate RB Josh Jacobs to play vs. Lions
Fantasy Football Week 7: The case for starting Jacobs
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

The Houston Texans announce they’ve ruled out RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre, S Reed Blankenship, and OT Blake Fisher for Week 7 against the Giants.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 24
Harrison reportedly had doubts about Beck, problems with Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. reportedly had doubts about Carson Beck, problems with Cardinals since rookie season

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, DJ Bien-Aime and Dan Graziano expanded on why Harrison was eager to get away from the team that made him the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Troy Aikman felt Joe Buck 'double-crossed' him amid ESPN contract saga
Saquon Barkley argues why Eagles shouldn't embrace fire sale
John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline
Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
George Pickens claps back after getting called out by Brian Schottenheimer
Report expands on why Seahawks didn't keep Kenneth Walker III
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 22
Texans' Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back

Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024

Dell suffered a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, a torn MCL, a torn LCL and meniscus damage that left him needing multiple surgeries on Dec. 21, 2024.

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision
The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4
Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans
The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. 

Todd Bowles reveals when he'll make Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels decision
Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season
Mike Vrabel has one Drake Maye hope for Bears game amid QB's turnaround
Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision
What Dan Quinn told Jayden Daniels about viral blunder in loss to 49ers
Roger Goodell reacts to NFLPA call to investigate Eagles over Jalen Hurts
Aiden Fisher News / Yardbarker / October 17
Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher

Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher months after DeMeco Ryans' glowing praise

The move comes on the eve of a 1-4 Houston team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.

Texans rule out David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre for London bout vs. Jags
Jaguars' historic defensive streak exposes significant problem for Texans
Jaguars await Texans in London-based AFC South showdown
The 'Winningest football coaches in NFL history' quiz

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