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Texans rumors: Houston needs to ‘make life easier’ for CJ Stroud

Texans rumors: Houston needs to ‘make life easier’ for CJ Stroud

Though the 2025 NFL season is still young, the Houston Texans’ offense appears to be a problem. Sitting in the basement of the AFC South at 0-2, the Texans’ offense has failed to record 300 total yards in two straight games, with starting quarterback CJ Stroud having already been sacked six times and pressured 11 on just 51 passing attempts.

Houston Texans News / Sporting News / September 16

Houston Texans already facing a must-win in September

One more loss and the Texans might already be talking about the draft.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
How Bengals, Texans have failed their franchise quarterbacks

How Bengals, Texans have failed their franchise quarterbacks

There is no more valuable position in professional sports than a franchise quarterback in the NFL.

'They have a history of this': Former Super Bowl champion rips Bengals after Joe Burrow's latest injury
Texans' C.J. Stroud shares what offense needs after loss to Buccaneers
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C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Houston Texans on SI / September 16
C.J. Gardner-Johnson Gets Honest on Texans' Loss vs. Bucs

C.J. Gardner-Johnson Gets Honest on Texans' Loss vs. Bucs

The Houston Texans were unable to come away with a Week 2 victory vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping in heartbreaking 19-20 fashion, and now dropping to 0-2 early in the new season to rattle off a less-than-expected start for a team fresh off two-straight AFC South wins.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks in NFL history to throw for at least 450 yards and three touchdowns in one game and still lose can you name in five minutes?

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Christian Kirk News / Field Level Media / September 16
WR Christian Kirk returning to Jacksonville for Texans debut

WR Christian Kirk returning to Jacksonville for Texans debut

Wide receiver Christian Kirk has missed the first two games of the season for the Texans, but he's expected to make his team debut on Sunday when Houston visits his former team, the Jacksonville Jaguars.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 season

25 NFL players who could retire after the 2025 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 2025 season.

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / September 16
Texans Address Inability to Get WR Nico Collins the Ball in Bucs Loss

Texans Address Inability to Get WR Nico Collins the Ball in Bucs Loss

Missed opportunities are often the hallmark of a one-point defeat, and so it came to pass on Monday Night Football, as the Houston Texans fell to the Tampa

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 16
Texans Sign Familiar CB to Practice Squad

Texans Sign Familiar CB to Practice Squad

The Houston Texans have brought back a familiar face to their practice squad. According to ESPN insider Adam Schefter, the Texans have added defensive back Jalen Mills to their practice squad, per Drew Rosenhaus and Robert Bailey.

Jalen Mills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16
Texans Bringing Back S Jalen Mills To Practice Squad

Texans Bringing Back S Jalen Mills To Practice Squad

According to Adam Schefter, the Texans are signing veteran S Jalen Mills to the practice squad.  He spent some time with Houston in training camp this August.  Mills, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Eagles back in 2016.

Arthur Maulet News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 16
Jets Work Out Veteran CB Arthur Maulet

Jets Work Out Veteran CB Arthur Maulet

NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reports the Jets hosted veteran CB Arthur Maulet for a workout on Tuesday. Garafolo adds Maulet has had offers and inquiries, but he’s searching for the right fit and opportunity.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

25 NFL quarterbacks from the 2000s who you already forgot about

As years go by, it's easy to forget some of the players who suited up on the gridiron. While the quarterback is the one position in the NFL that is under

Nick Chubb News / A to Z Sports / September 16
Nick Chubb's controversial decision was the right call and it's the Texans defense that let the team down vs. the Bucs

Nick Chubb's controversial decision was the right call and it's the Texans defense that let the team down vs. the Bucs

Once Nick Chubb crossed the goal line and gave the Houston Texans a 19-14 lead over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with 2:10 left the game, the question of whether or not he should've taken a knee so the Texans could kill more clock immediately arose.

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The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz
 The '450-passing yards, three touchdowns in a loss' quiz
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 The 'NFL's three-passing TD game leaders' quiz
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 The 'FBS animal teams' quiz
The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
 The '50-home run MLB seasons' quiz
Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / September 16
Bucs' huge win over Texans comes at a major cost that can easily hurt the team in the big picture

Bucs' huge win over Texans comes at a major cost that can easily hurt the team in the big picture

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers picked up a huge win on Monday night, coming from behind in the final two minutes to stun the Houston Texans on the road 20-19.

Danielle Hunter News / Houston Texans on SI / September 16
Texans' Danielle Hunter Makes Impressive NFL History

Texans' Danielle Hunter Makes Impressive NFL History

While the Houston Texans didn't have the most seamless performance vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday Night Football, as they fell in a narrow 19-20 loss to take them to an 0-2 overall record on the year, the contest still had one positive to note in the form of star edge rusher Danielle Hunter making some big NFL history.

DeMeco Ryans News / A to Z Sports / September 16
'It's just senseless' – DeMeco Ryans calls out Texans' chronic problem that will keep them out of the playoffs if it doesn't get fixed

'It's just senseless' – DeMeco Ryans calls out Texans' chronic problem that will keep them out of the playoffs if it doesn't get fixed

The Houston Texans have a lot to figure out on offense and if C.J. Stroud and Co. can't get going then missing the playoffs for the first time in two years is a real possibility.

Tampa Bay Buccaneers News / Houston Texans on SI / September 16
4 Risers, 3 Fallers From Texans' 19-20 Loss vs. Buccaneers

4 Risers, 3 Fallers From Texans' 19-20 Loss vs. Buccaneers

The Houston Texans came up short of a home opener win on Monday night vs. the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, dropping to 0-2 following a narrow 19-20 defeat, thus setting the stage for the Texans to enter a near must-win Week 3 early into the season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16
Texans most to blame for brutal 0-2 start to 2025 NFL season

Texans most to blame for brutal 0-2 start to 2025 NFL season

Houston, we have a problem. The Houston Texans have started 0-2 for the first time since 2023, which was DeMeco Ryan’s first season as head coach. Houston lost to Tampa Bay 20-19 in a heartbreaking game in front of a national audience on Monday Night Football.

Houston Texans News / A to Z Sports / September 16
Bucs overcome a dreadfully poor missed call to write their own ending in win over Texans

Bucs overcome a dreadfully poor missed call to write their own ending in win over Texans

Sometimes missed calls happen. It's easy to say calls, or missed calls, don't affect the game, and that's often true, but some are far more impactful than others.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 16
Texans' C.J. Stroud shares what offense needs after loss to Bucs

Texans' C.J. Stroud shares what offense needs after loss to Buccaneers

The Houston Texans fell to 0-2 on the season as their offense once again left much to be desired in a 20-19 home loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday night.

'MNF' takeaways: Baker Mayfield leads last-second comeback in thriller
Can the Texans fix offensive woes, salvage season after 0-2 start?
Baker Mayfield reflects on highlight-reel run in Buccaneers' comeback win over Texans
What NFL teams had the best QB rooms of allt-time?
The 'Active NFL passing-touchdown leaders' quiz
NFL News / FirstSportz / September 16
Watch: Baker Mayfield Takes a Subtle Dig at CJ Gardner-Johnson After Bucs’ Comeback Win over Texans

Watch: Baker Mayfield Takes a Subtle Dig at CJ Gardner-Johnson After Bucs’ Comeback Win over Texans

New team, but the same old CJ Gardner-Johnson. It seems he has not learned from his previous encounters with Baker Mayfield. He made the cardinal mistake of taunting the Tampa Bay Buccaneers quarterback.

Nick Chubb News / Total Apex Sports / September 16
Nick Chubb’s Clutch TD Run Shows Why the Texans Made the Right Call (Despite That Brutal Ending)

Nick Chubb’s Clutch TD Run Shows Why the Texans Made the Right Call (Despite That Brutal Ending)

Well, well, well. Just when you thought the Houston Texans couldn’t give their fans any more heart palpitations, Nick Chubb decided to remind everyone why he’s still got it with a perfectly timed 25-yard touchdown scamper.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 16
Texans’ DeMeco Ryans reacts to CJ Stroud’s play after Baker Mayfield duel

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans reacts to CJ Stroud’s play after Baker Mayfield duel

To say that the Houston Texans’ offense has been struggling to start the 2025 season would be a major understatement. After suffering a 14-9 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams on opening week, the Texans’ offense tripped on themselves yet again during their Week 2 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, mustering all of 19 points in a 20-19 defeat.

Nick Chubb News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 15
Watch Nick Chubb bulldoze to his first Texans touchdown on MNF

Watch Nick Chubb bulldoze to his first Texans touchdown on MNF

The Houston Texans looked to get their first win of the season as they hosted the Tampa Bay Buccaneers at NRG Stadium on Monday. The Texans dropped their first assignment after bowing to the Los Angeles Rams, 14-9, in Week 1.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / September 15
Week 2 MNF: Bucs-Texans Preview, Props, Prediction

Week 2 MNF: Bucs-Texans Preview, Props, Prediction

The Houston Texans face a critical home opener on Monday night as they attempt to avoid falling to 0-2 before beginning a three-game stretch that includes two divisional games and a trip to Baltimore.

Jakob Johnson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Texans Elevating FB Jakob Johnson For Monday Night Football

Texans Elevating FB Jakob Johnson For Monday Night Football

The Houston Texans announced they have elevated FB Jakob Johnson from the practice squad to the active roster for Monday night’s game against the Buccaneers.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / September 15
Texans face home opener with painful doubts after Week 1 collapse

Texans face home opener with painful doubts after Week 1 collapse

Following a season-opening 14-9 loss to the Los Angeles Rams, the Houston Texans (0-1) return to NRG Stadium to host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers (1-0) on Monday night.

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