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3 Bold Predictions for Texans' Week 8 Matchup vs. 49ers

The Houston Texans have a critical home matchup on the horizon against the San Francisco 49ers following a less-than-ideal MNF performance, now needing to capitalize in a big way in Week 8 at the start of a three-game home stand to avoid dropping to three games under .500.

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Will Nico Collins return in Week 9? Latest injury update on Houston Texans WR

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins won't play in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers because of a concussion. Here's what we know about his status for Week 9.

Derek Stingley News / Athlon Sports / October 25

NFL Announces Punishment for Texans CB Derek Stingley

The Houston Texans lost to the Seattle Seahawks on "Monday Night Football," 27-19. The Seahawks jumped out to a 14-0 lead in the first quarter and Houston was not able to catch up.

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There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

Texans Officially Move Rookie Off Injured Reserve

The Houston Texans will be getting one of their rookies back from Injured Reserve in Week 8 vs. the San Francisco 49ers. According to a team announcement, the Texans have elevated cornerback Jaylin Smith from Injured Reserve, as he looks to make his return after missing four games of action.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Brenden Bates News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

Texans Waive TE to Clear Roster Spot

The Houston Texans have cut ties with one of their tight ends ahead of their Week 8 matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers According to a team announcement, the Texans have waived tight end Brenden Bates.

Derek Stingley News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 25

Why Texans’ Derek Stingley was fined $11,593 in Week 7 vs. Seahawks

Back in March, the Houston Texans made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed star cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. to a three-year, $90 million contract extension.

NFL News / Pro Football Talk / October 25

Azeez Al-Shaair avoids fine for tackling Sam Darnold out of bounds

Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has a fairly extensive history of fines for in-game infractions. He seemed to be in line to get another one, after being called for unnecessary roughness to cap a tackle of Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold on Monday night.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

C.J. Stroud Sends Subtle Message on Texans' Offensive System

It's getting into broken record territory how often the Houston Texans falter and fail because of the same issues recurring over on the offensive side of the ball.

Dalton Schultz News / Toro Times / October 25

On National Tight Ends Day, the Texans need Dalton Schultz to come up big

Back in 2019, a new holiday was added to the NFL's calendar following a sideline interaction between San Francisco 49ers tight end George Kittle and then-Niners quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo the year prior.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Kyle Shanahan News / Toro Times / October 25

49ers head coach Kyle Shanahan did not hold back on what makes Texans defense great

Although everyone in Houston knows better, there's probably a decent-sized chunk of the NFL's casual fan base that would look at the 2-4 record alongside the Houston Texans' name and assume that this is a mediocre football team that has been a disappointment on both sides of the ball.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

DeMeco Ryans Had Blunt Statement on Texans' 3-Game Home Stand

The Houston Texans, after spending their past two games on the road against the Baltimore Ravens and the Seattle Seahawks, will finally be returning back home at NRG Stadium to kick off a three-game home stand in Week 8 vs.

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Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 25

Three-game home stretch will either make or break Texans' 2025 season

Over the next three weeks, we'll learn a whole lot about the Houston Texans, and all of those lessons will be learned inside the friendly confines of NRG Stadium.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

Texans' Defense Makes NFL History for Wrong Reasons

The Houston Texans, while maintaining one of the best collective defensive units in the NFL through seven weeks of the season, haven't quite seen the results one would expect in the league standings to pair with it.

NFL News / Toro Times / October 25

One Texans player that could flip Week 8 on its head against San Francisco

For the Houston Texans, Week 8 against the 49ers feels like a moment to reassert a defensive identity -- one built around speed and disruption. For head coach DeMeco Ryans, no player embodies the mantra more than third-year edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 25

Texans NFL Power Rankings Roundup: Week 8

The Houston Texans are heading into Week 8 vs. the San Francisco 49ers looking to rebound from a less-than-ideal showing vs. the Seattle Seahawks coming out of their bye to wind up 2-4.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Talk / October 24

Texans rule out WRs Nico Collins, Christian Kirk

The Texans ruled out two of their top wide receivers. Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) will not play. Neither player practiced this week.

Houston Texans News / The Lead / October 23

Texans Proved Offensive Woes Are the Norm, Not the Exception

The Houston Texans (2-4) continue to dig themselves into a hole they have shown they cannot get themselves out of. The late Monday Night Football loss proved that.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 23

Texans will not fire OC Nick Caley

After two seasons with Bobby Slowik guiding their offense, the Texans made a coordinator change this offseason. Nick Caley was tapped as his replacement, setting up the former Patriots and Rams staffer to handle OC duties for the first time in his career.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 23

Texans work out ex-Lions DB before 49ers clash

The Houston Texans have disappointed their fans during the first half of the 2025 season. Houston lost 27-19 against Seattle on Monday Night Football, dropping their record to 2-4.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / October 23

C.J. Stroud, Texans confident heading into meeting with injury-ravaged 49ers

A three-team tussle atop the NFC West figures to naturally play itself out by season's end. While the San Francisco 49ers have gained an early edge with victories against fellow 5-2 rivals Los Angeles and Seattle, right tackle Colton McKivitz knows a Week 8 visit to Houston offers a unique challenge.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Texans interested in acquiring RB

With injured starter Joe Mixon uncertain to play in 2025, the Texans have interest in acquiring a running back before the Nov. 4 trade deadline, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 22

The Texans' struggles go far beyond C.J. Stroud

Just two years removed from looking like the NFL's next big contender, the Texans are going the wrong direction.

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

Texans coach throws kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn under the bus over mistake

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Azeez Al-Shaair News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair could be suspended for his latest cheap shot

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was penalized yet again for unnecessary roughness on Monday night, and he is now facing another potential suspension because of his history.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 21

Texans coach throws kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn under the bus over mistake

The Texans tried to stage a late-game comeback against the Seahawks on Monday night, and a mistake from veteran kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made the task more difficult.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over Texans

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

The Seattle Seahawks flexed their muscle with a dominant defensive performance in a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans in the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Texans activate Denico Autry, Jaylen Reed

Shortly before their 21-day activations windows closed, both Denico Autry and Jaylen Reed are back in the fold. Both defenders were activated by the Houston Texans on Monday, per a team announcement.