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NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense
It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Ian Rapoport makes Texans WR ‘bet’ after Jayden Higgins injury. How about Kayshon Boutte, Brandon Aiyuk?
A crushing injury to Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins could impact the fantasy statures of CJ Stroud or Nico Collins. But what will the Texans do about the loss?
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Texans’ 3 best options to replace Jayden Higgins via trade or free agency
The injury bug has prevented the Houston Texans’ passing attack from reaching its fullest potential. C.J. Stroud burst onto the scene as a rookie, even leading the league in both touchdown-to-interception ratio and passing yards per game, something that only Joe Montana and Tom Brady had done before.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Raiders vs. Texans: 6 Things That Could Define the Preseason Showdown Between Two Fascinating Rosters
It’s hard for NFL fans to get engaged in the preseason because it doesn’t count. Their favorite teams may not be running the most complex plays and keeping everything vanilla.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 20
4 Texans Players With Most to Gain in Second Preseason Game vs. Raiders
The Houston Texans are on the cusp of their second preseason game before the 2026 season, facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, where they'll likely see a glimpse of this year's No.
Jayden Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Giants insider teases possibility of Texans trade after Jayden Higgins’ ACL injury
The New York Giants have an abundance of wide receivers on the roster, even after cutting JuJu Smith-Schuster. That means the team has the ammo to make a trade and bring in a player in a position of need or additional draft capital.
C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Is C.J. Stroud playing tonight in Texans-Raiders preseason game?
The Houston Texans’ offense took a big hit this week. Wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL that will keep him out for the upcoming season. The injury casts a shadow over the unit led by C.J.
Jayden Higgins News / Stadium Rant / August 20
Jayden Higgins Out For 2026: Who Replaces Him In Houston?
Jayden Higgins out for 2026 after tearing his ACL, both NFL Network and multiple other outlets confirmed this week, dealing an early and significant blow to the Houston Texans’ receiving corps.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 20
Where to Watch, Stream Texans vs. Raiders Preseason Game
The Houston Texans are back on for the second game of their preseason action on Thursday night, facing up against the Las Vegas Raiders, coming off a loss in the Texans' preseason debut last week, when they dropped a 7-28 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Jayden Higgins News / EasySportz / August 19
Jayden Higgins Tears ACL, Ending 2026 Season
The Houston Texans suffered a major setback Wednesday as wide receiver Jayden Higgins was diagnosed with a torn ACL, ending his 2026 season before it could even begin.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. details ‘unreal’ training with Myles Garrett
The Houston Texans are hoping to put together a playoff push in 2026. Houston has made the postseason in each of the last three seasons. Pass rusher Will Anderson Jr.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
AFC Notes: Will Anderson Jr., Keenan Allen, Colts, Texans
Colts WR Keenan Allen said that his familiarity with HC Shane Steichen was a big factor in his joining the team over offers from other franchises. (Boyd) The Texans have crashed out of the AFC Divisional Round for the last three years.
NFL News / A to Z Sports / August 19
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud reveals why Fernando Mendoza can succeed with Raiders after seeing him up close at joint practice
The Las Vegas Raiders had a joint practice with C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans on Tuesday. The Las Vegas Raiders have made it clear they will not rush Fernando Mendoza into the starting lineup.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
Jayden Higgins injury: How torn ACL impacts C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins, Texans in fantasy football
The Houston Texans’ passing attack looked like it could dominate the league for years to come not that long ago. C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons ever in 2023, as he joined Tom Brady and Joe Montana on a list of the only players to ever lead the league in both passing yards per game and touchdown-to-interception ratio.
Jayden Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 19
Texans rumors: Insider teases potential reunion after Jayden Higgins’ devastating ACL injury
The Houston Texans will be down one of their wide receivers this season, as Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL in joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders.
Jayden Higgins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
Texans WR Jayden Higgins Tore His ACL
According to Ian Rapoport, Texans WR Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL in joint practice with the Raiders yesterday and is out for the rest of the season. It’s a really bad break for Houston and the young wideout, as things had been looking up for the second-year player as the expected No.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle
Ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener on Aug. 13, QB Kirk Cousins and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby got into a bit of a scuffle during practice. This week, Cousins explained what happened and why.
Houston Texans News / Action Network / August 20
Houston Texans Season Preview: Time Ticking for Stroud to Breakout
Houston enters 2026 as the market’s pick to win the AFC South, riding one of the league’s best defenses and a head coach in DeMeco Ryans who has made the playoffs in each of his three seasons.
Keylan Rutledge News / The Lead / August 18
Keylan Rutledge Is Going to Will Texans to Super Bowl LXI
The NFL’s worst-kept secret is that the Houston Texans have the league’s best defense and an offense that struggles mightily to keep up with its counterpart.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 18
Raiders' Klint Kubiak explains Fernando Mendoza decision for joint practice with Texans
While speaking with reporters after practice, Kubiak explained why he chose to switch things up ahead of Las Vegas' preseason game at the Texans on Thursday night.
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 17
C.J. Stroud slammed with big concern ahead of make-or-break season
He's regressed tremendously every year from his impressive rookie campaign, and with so many weapons for the passing game, the numbers shouldn't be as pedestrian as they've been.
Graham Mertz News / Pro Football Rumors / August 14
Texans Fear ACL Tear For QB Graham Mertz
Quarterback Graham Mertz exited last night’s preseason game with a knee injury. His 2026 season may already be over as a result. When speaking after the game, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans said (via KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson) Mertz may have torn his ACL.
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