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Texans Have Clear Edge Over Colts in Week 3 Based on Recent History

Texans Have Clear Edge Over Colts in Week 3 Based on Recent History

The Houston Texans have had their fair share of battles with their AFC South rival, the Indianapolis Colts, throughout the past several years. It's been a matchup that, since the Texans entered the NFL back in 2002, has happened two times in a given season, and three times when these two met in the 2019 AFC Wild Card game.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 24
Texans, Colts angle to avoid 0-3 start

Texans, Colts angle to avoid 0-3 start

Barring a tie, either the Houston Texans or Indianapolis Colts will be saddled with a 0-3 record after Sunday's matchup. The AFC South rivals will be trying to avoid falling into that hole, and last place in the division, when they meet in Indianapolis on Sunday.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Bill Barnwell Backs Texans to Defy History Again Despite C.J. Stroud's 0-2 Start

Bill Barnwell Backs Texans to Defy History Again Despite C.J. Stroud's 0-2 Start

Houston Texans opened 2026 season with back-to-back home losses, falling 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 before the Cincinnati Bengals handed them a 20-6 loss in Week 2.

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
Two-minute drill: Ravens-Cowboys square off in Brazil, QB injuries take a toll, surprising starts and more
Perfect no more: Predicting the three most vulnerable 2-0 NFL teams in Week 3
The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
Green Bay Packers News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to rack up at least 4,000-passing-yards and toss at least 30 touchdowns in the same season can you name in six minutes?

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 24
Texans' Will Anderson Won't Overlook Colts' Offense Amid Alec Pierce Injury

Texans' Will Anderson Won't Overlook Colts' Offense Amid Alec Pierce Injury

The Houston Texans could be entering this weekend's game against the Indianapolis Colts a little depleted due to injury, depending on how the health of guys like Nico Collins (hamstring), Jadeveon Clowney (knee), and Ed Ingram (groin) trend over the next few days before their Week 3 matchup.

NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Five coaches and players under the most pressure in Week 3

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
Why Giants must replace Jameis Winston with a more reliable option
Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber shares worrisome revelation about 0-2 team
The 'Most 3-TD, 3-INT NFL games' quiz
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 24
Texans Face 3 Key Matchups vs. Colts That Will Decide Their Week 3 Fate

Texans Face 3 Key Matchups vs. Colts That Will Decide Their Week 3 Fate

The Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts are heading into a defining Week 3 contest for both sides, as each team has started off their 2026 campaign with an 0-2 record and will be doing everything they can to avoid an 0-3 skid against their AFC South division rival this weekend.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 24
What Texans' DeMeco Ryans Said After Another 0-2 Season Start

What Texans' DeMeco Ryans Said After Another 0-2 Season Start

The Houston Texans have fallen into a familiar 0-2 hole to start their 2026 season. It's a spot that, since DeMeco Ryans has been in the building as head coach, this Texans team has been in three different times.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 23
Texans' Slow Start Lands Them No. 1 Pick in Latest NFL Mock Draft

Texans' Slow Start Lands Them No. 1 Pick in Latest NFL Mock Draft

The Houston Texans' sluggish 0-2 start to the new NFL season has already garnered a few overreactions as to what could be in store on the horizon. And those overreactions seem to be creeping into some early NFL mock drafts for 2027––so much so that one of the latest predictions from Sports Illustrated has pinned Houston with the No.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23
Are Texans about to ‘go on a run?’ Jason McCourty makes the case

Are Texans about to ‘go on a run?’ Jason McCourty makes the case

NFL teams that start the season 0-2 have significantly reduced odds of winning the Super Bowl. In fact, only three have gone on a championship run after losing back-to-back games to start the year.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 23
Former Houston Oilers Star Has Reportedly Died

Former Houston Oilers Star Has Reportedly Died

Zeke Moore, a durable Pro Bowl cornerback who spent his entire professional career with the Houston Oilers, died Tuesday. He was 82. The cause of death was not immediately available.

NFL News / Yardbarker
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.

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Texans Get Major Nico Collins Update Ahead of Week 3

Texans Get Major Nico Collins Update Ahead of Week 3

The Houston Texans faced a harsh reality last week against the Cincinnati Bengals with Nico Collins out of their lineup. Houston failed to score a touchdown, losing by a final score of 20-6 and falling to 0-2 on the season.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 23
How Late-Season Good News Could Reenergize the Houston Texans

How Late-Season Good News Could Reenergize the Houston Texans

Houston Texans placed wide receiver Tank Dell on injured reserve before the season, making him ineligible to return until Week 5. He missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a dislocated knee and multiple ligament injuries against the Chiefs in December 2024.

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The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
 The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz
The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
 The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 23
NFL Analyst Admits His Texans Super Bowl Pick Is Losing Its Shine After an 0-2 Start

NFL Analyst Admits His Texans Super Bowl Pick Is Losing Its Shine After an 0-2 Start

Houston Texans are in an early hole after two home losses, putting Super Bowl hopes under pressure. They fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 20-6 in Week 2 after also losing to Buffalo in the opener.

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23
49ers Signing DT Naquan Jones Off Vikings P-Squad

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.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Will Anderson Jr. Earns Top Spot on PFF’s Week 2 Team of the Week

Will Anderson Jr. Earns Top Spot on PFF’s Week 2 Team of the Week

Houston Texans’ defense wasted another strong defensive effort after losing 20-6 to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Texans actually outgained the Bengals 374-267, but that advantage never translated into touchdowns.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

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
Alec Pierce News / Yardbarker / September 21
Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

A bad start to the 2026 season for the Indianapolis Colts just got even worse.

Colts’ Keenan Allen facing a minimum three-game ban
Patrick Mahomes tried to take advantage of Colts mistake ahead of overtime
NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record
The 'Last 1K-receiver by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Chase's quiet Week 1 was much ado about nothing.

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 2
Bold predictions for NFL Week 2: Jets stun Packers, Bears come back down to earth
The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18
Texans Rule Out Three Key Players For Week 2

Texans Rule Out Three Key Players For Week 2

The Texans were given a pair of tough tasks to open the season as they prepare to host the Bengals a week after just getting edged out by the Bills in Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Thursday updates indicated that Burrow would not be 100 percent for the Bengals' game at the 0-1 Houston Texans this coming Sunday after he developed "back tightness" ahead of Wednesday's practice.

Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury
Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener
The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz
Nico Collins News / Yardbarker / September 18
Texans to be without Nico Collins in Week 2

Texans to be without Nico Collins in Week 2

Houston got bad news about Collins.

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments
Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills
James Cook III reportedly had strong reaction to fumble in Bills' win over Texans
The 'Active 100-yard, 1-TD catch leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2

Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2

The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0. Jon Gruden is not impressed.  

Joe Burrow's worrying admission could spoil Bengals' positive start
Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener
The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 17
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments

Anderson Jr. has his quarterback's back.

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills
Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more
The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 16
Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

While Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud produced solid numbers during this past Sunday's home game against the Buffalo Bills, he also lost a pair of fumbles in what became a 36-31 defeat.

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more
NFL power rankings: ESPN crowns a new top team in Week 2
2027 QB Market Impacted C.J. Stroud’s Texans Extension Talks
The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 12
Texans, Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Stroud is facing a big season as he tries to re-establish himself as one of the NFL's elite.

Josh Allen, Bills try to end Houston hex against Texans
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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