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Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 30

Texans Week 4 Power Rankings Roundup: Houston Fall Deep After Miserable Start to the Season

The Houston Texans entered the 2026 season with expectations of competing deep into the postseason. Three weeks later, they are 0-3 and facing a much different reality, after latest setback in Indianapolis.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 29

3 Reasons Texans Can Be Optimistic After 0-3 Start, And 3 Reasons Not to Be

After three weeks of NFL regular season action, the Houston Texans find themselves as one of five teams in the league without a win on their record— coming out to the same 0-3 record that they sat at this time last season.

Dare Ogunbowale News / Houston Texans on SI / September 29

Texans Reunite With Dare Ogunbowale: What It Means for Houston's RBs

The Houston Texans are bringing back a familiar face to their running back room heading into Week 4 of the season. According to Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, the Texans are signing running back Dare Ogunbowale from the Las Vegas Raiders to their 53-man roster.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Stock up, Stock Down in Texans' loss to Colts in Week 3

Houston Texans are back in a familiar hole after falling to 0-3 following a loss to the Indianapolis Colts, marking their second straight 0-3 start. They forced three turnovers but still could not finish the game after taking a 17-16 lead late in the fourth quarter.

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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 / Athlon Sports / September 29

Will Anderson Jr.'s Big Week 3 Was Wasted by a Texans Offense That Managed 223 Yards

Houston Texans lost 19-17 to the Colts despite forcing three turnovers, dropping to 0-3 for the second straight season. Edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. was the biggest reason Houston stayed in the game, finishing with 2.5 sacks, a forced fumble, a fumble recovery and seven tackles.

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Nico Collins' Hamstring Update Gives the Texans One Reason for Hope Before Week 4

The Houston Texans are 0-3 for the second straight season after falling 19-17 to the Indianapolis Colts. The former had a late 17-16 lead but could not close the game, despite forcing three turnovers.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 29

Texans Lose Practice Squad WR to Bengals, But They Shouldn't Sweat It

Heading into Week 4 of the NFL action, the Houston Texans have found themselves as the latest victim of getting a practice squad player stolen from them. According to NFL insider Adam Schefter of ESPN, the Cincinnati Bengals have signed veteran wide receiver Mitchell Tinsley from the Texans' practice squad.

Houston Texans News / EssentiallySports / September 29

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Makes Final Decision on Replacing OC After CJ Stroud Seemingly Shaded Nick Caley After Loss

The Houston Texans are in a whirlwind of chaos, with the team standing at 0-3 after their 19-17 loss against the Indianapolis Colts. But despite the setback, head coach DeMeco Ryans is in no mood to divide the team after an opinion from star quarterback CJ Stroud about the team’s offensive display (or lack thereof) under coordinator Nick Caley.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 29

Snap Counts From Texans Week 3 Loss, and What They Mean

The Houston Texans are 0-3 after another close loss, falling 19-17 to the Indianapolis Colts this Sunday. Houston managed only 223 total yards and 17 points despite forcing three turnovers.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 28

NFL Week 3 panic meter: Chargers have broken the scale

We're already through three weeks of the 2026 NFL season, meaning we have a big enough sample size to begin to panic about some underperforming teams and players around the league.

Jim Harbaugh has tough words for Chargers QB Justin Herbert

Davante Adams shares strong message about Rams' 1-2 start to season

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NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 27

Texans have overcome 0-3 starts before, but can they do it again?

The Houston Texans entered the 2026 season with legitimate Super Bowl aspirations. But after Sunday's 19-17 loss to the Indianapolis Colts, there is absolutely nothing about them that looks like a Super Bowl contender, at least offensively, and they now find themselves in an 0-3 hole.

Colts kick losing streak, take down Texans

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Azeez Al-Shaair News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 27

Azeez Al-Shaair injury brings more gloom to Texans’ tough start to season

The Houston Texans have gotten off to a tough start to the season, currently sitting at 0-2 heading into Sunday’s road game vs the Indianapolis Colts. That continued into that contest, with the Colts taking a 10-0 lead in this one toward the end of the first half.

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Azeez Al-Shaair News / Total Pro Sports / September 26

NFL Reportedly Threatened To Ban Star Player From Game Over Eye-Black Message

Azeez Al-Shaair continues using his platform despite repeated NFL penalties. During the Houston Texans’ Week 2 game, an official delivered a direct warning.

NFL News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 26

Texans Again Elevating S George Odum & WR Lewis Bond

The Texans announced they are elevating S George Odum and WR Lewis Bond for the second straight week. Houston also placed LB Jake Hummel on injured reserve.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 25

Texans Officially Rule Out Five For Week 3, Including WR Nico Collins

The Houston Texans officially ruled out five players for Week 3, including WR Nico Collins (hamstring), S M.J. Stewart (knee), LB Jake Hummel (groin), G Ed Ingram (groin), and EDGE Jadeveon Clowney (knee).

Nick Chubb News / Yardbarker / September 25

Nick Chubb reveals his favorite memory from legendary Browns career

Nick Chubb is already a Cleveland Browns legend at the age of 30. The running back is back in Northeast Ohio on Friday as he officially retires as a member of the organization.

Stephen A. Smith urges Giants to pursue Shedeur Sanders after Jaxson Dart injury

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares wild Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24

Texans’ Nico Collins Likely To Miss Week 3

The Texans went without injured No. 1 wide receiver Nico Collins in a 20-6 loss to the Bengals in Week 2. Collins, dealing with a hamstring ailment, is also unlikely to play against the Colts on Sunday, per reports from Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 and Jonathan M.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Texans' Anderson shares wild Jones, Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares wild Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Coming off a 20-6 loss to the Bengals, the 0-2 Texans will play the 0-2 Colts in what could prove to be a massive game for both clubs this coming Sunday.

Bengals' Joe Burrow sends message to Steelers fans before game in Pittsburgh

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24

Five coaches and players under the most pressure in Week 3

In the NFL, patience is a luxury few are afforded. Entering Week 3, some coaches and players are already feeling the heat after slow starts. Below, we take a closer look at five that must turn things around this weekend.

Jameis Winston sends passionate message to Giants fans after Jaxson Dart injury update

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Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23

49ers Signing DT Naquan Jones Off Vikings P-Squad

According to Tom Pelissero, the 49ers are signing DT Naquan Jones to their active roster from the Vikings’ practice squad. He’ll add some depth to their defensive line which is already dealing with a lot of injuries. Jones, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Now that we have two data points on every team in the NFL, we can better assess which struggling teams are in real danger and which ones will be totally fine. Let's break down some teams with concerned fan bases and rank them on the panic meter.

Jim Harbaugh and Chargers have some soul-searching to do

Brandin Cooks lands with new team ahead of hunt for 10,000 career yards

Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season

Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders

Baker Mayfield sends strong message to Buccaneers after 0-2 start