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1 trade Texans must make during 2026 NFL season bye week

The Houston Texans have spent the first seven weeks of the 2026 NFL season discovering just how expensive weaknesses in the trenches can become. Despite boasting some really explosive offensive weapons and some of the league’s most dangerous pass rushers, Houston has repeatedly struggled to control the line of scrimmage.

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Texans’ biggest problem to fix during 2026 bye week

The Houston Texans have assembled enough offensive and defensive talent to compete with the NFL’s best. However, their 2026 campaign has exposed a fundamental flaw.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 30

Where Texans' Playoff Odds Stand at the Bye Week (There's Still Hope)

The Houston Texans are heading into their Week 8 bye with a whole lot less optimism surrounding their chances to make the postseason compared to where things stood to start the year off.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 30

Where do the Texans Sit in AFC South Division Round Up Moving to Bye Week?

The AFC South has struggled to keep pace with the rest of the NFL. Through seven weeks, the Jacksonville Jaguars are the only team with more than two wins.

Tucker Kraft News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?

The 'Receiving-record by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active 5-TD catch NFL seasons' quiz

The '2K yards through 2 NFL seasons' quiz

DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / October 30

DeMeco Ryans Says His Coaching Staff Stays All Season as Texans Sit 0-4 at Home

DeMeco Ryans isn’t using the bye to shake up his staff. Asked whether the Houston Texans’ coaching staff would stay intact for the rest of the season, Ryans answered, “Yes, we will,” per Texans Wire.

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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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 30

Texans’ 7-round 2027 NFL Draft according to PFF mock draft simulator during bye week

The Houston Texans are not in a good position while on their bye week. Houston is just 2-5 on the season after an embarrassing overtime loss against the Giants in Week 7.

Jaylin Noel News / Houston Texans on SI / October 30

Why Texans May Not Miss Jaylin Noel as Much as Expected

The Houston Texans' latest injury to their roster is one that certainly stings. Earlier this week, the Texans placed second-year wide receiver Jaylin Noel on injured reserve with a toe injury that's expected to sit him out for the remainder of the regular season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

Are Chiefs going to make a move at wide receiver?

DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reacts to report leaking that he, Andy Reid told Josh Simmons to leave team meeting

Chiefs send clear message to Harrison Butker with bold Justin Tucker move

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Here's Why Texans Expected to Be in Buy Mode Despite 2-5 Start

The Houston Texans have lost four games on the final possession, and their overtime defeat to the New York Giants exposed familiar problems. General manager Nick Caserio has acknowledged that the team needs to improve, but he has resisted making knee-jerk decisions.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28

Texans Sign Former Cowboys RB Amid Backfield Depth Concerns

The Houston Texans have made a new addition to their backfield on Wednesday despite being in the middle of their Week 8 bye. And that signing just so happens to have come via waivers from their in-state neighbors in the Dallas Cowboys.

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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.

Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season

The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.

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Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / October 28

Houston Texans Sign Former Cowboys Playmaker

The Houston Texans claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, one day after Dallas let him go for the second time this month.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado

The Houston Texans announced they have placed WR Jaylin Noel on injured reserve. He has a turf toe injury that he’s dealing with and will miss at least

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Has a Simple Plan to Reset During Bye Week

The Houston Texans have officially arrived at their bye in Week 8–– a mid-season break that many would consider much-needed for this team after a rough 2-5 start to their 2026 campaign.

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28

Predicting Texans' Next 4 Games After Disappointing 2-5 Start

The Houston Texans are heading into the bye week with an ugly-looking 2-5 record over their first seven games. That's not where anyone expected the Texans to be at this point in the year.