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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

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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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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.

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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.

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.

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 / Houston Texans on SI / December 18

Texans Pick Up Former Buccaneers Safety

The Houston Texans are bringing in a new face at safety for their practice squad. According to a report from Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Texans have added former Tampa Bay Buccaneers safety Kaevon Merriweather to their practice squad.

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.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 18

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans Makes It Clear Raiders Won't Be Overlooked

Having faced up to Arizona Cardinals superstar tight end Trey McBride only last week, in theory, it should allow the Houston Texans to be prepared for what Las Vegas Raiders offensive spark plug, Brock Bowers is bringing to the table for Week 16.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / December 18

C.J. Stroud Claims Texans Have One of NFL’s Best Route-Runners

The Houston Texans have had a handful of pass-catchers step up big within their gradually improving offensive attack from this season. Among those who

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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.

Derek Stingley News / Houston Texans on SI / December 18

Two Texans Starters Could Miss Raiders Game

Two Houston Texans starters are reportedly missing from a second-straight practice ahead of Week 16's game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Jonathan M.

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.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Texans players Derek Stingley Jr., Woody Marks day-to-day after leaving Cardinals game

There might not be a hotter team in the NFL than the Houston Texans. The Texans have won six straight games and are bludgeoning teams with their defense.

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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Packers star Micah Parsons suffers non-contact injury vs. Broncos

Sean McVay had ominous update on Davante Adams’ hamstring injury

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.

Braxton Berrios News / The Spun / December 13

Braxton Berrios Taking Heat For Comment About Alix Earle Breakup

It's been a few days since NFL kick return ace/wideout Braxton Berrios split with social media darling Alix Earle. And while the two seem to have parted amicably enough, they're still ribbing one-another online a bit.

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.