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Why Woody Marks Could Take Over Texans' Starting RB Job in Week 7

The Houston Texans are heading into Week 7 against the New York Giants facing another game without their starting running back David Montgomery. Montgomery, who's been atop the Texans' depth chart at running back since the start of the season, has officially been ruled out for a second straight game with a groin issue.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23

Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

The Houston Texans announce they’ve ruled out RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre, S Reed Blankenship, and OT Blake Fisher for Week 7 against the Giants.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

J.J. McCarthy’s 9.2% Sack Rate Gives Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter an Opening

The New York Giants are turning to J.J. McCarthy at quarterback after their 34-27 loss to the New Orleans Saints. Acquired from the Minnesota Vikings only 20 days earlier, McCarthy showed promise in relief, throwing for 243 yards and a touchdown despite an interception.

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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Giants’ Week 7 Opponent: What to Know About the Houston Texans

The Houston Texans may have started the season 0-4, but they are an extremely dangerous opponent to the New York Giants. The Giants will make their first trip to Houston since 2018 on Sunday and will be seeking their sixth straight win against the Texans, despite being a double-digit underdog in quarterback J.J.

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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 / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

3 Texans Storylines I'm Watching Most in Week 7 Matchup vs. Giants

The Houston Texans are heading into Week 7 against the New York Giants riding some positive momentum from their last two wins against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

One Trade Deadline Move the Texans Must Prioritize ASAP

The Houston Texans sit under three weeks away from the NFL trade deadline. And already before and in the middle of this season, the Texans have been pretty busy on the trade market.

David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Woody Marks vs. Giants Week 7: Two Expectations for Texans RB With David Montgomery, Jawhar Jordon Sidelined

The Houston Texans enter Week 7 after back-to-back wins over the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars, but David Montgomery’s groin injury has left Woody Marks in line for another heavy workload.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23

Harrison reportedly had doubts about Beck, problems with Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. reportedly had doubts about Carson Beck, problems with Cardinals since rookie season

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, DJ Bien-Aime and Dan Graziano expanded on why Harrison was eager to get away from the team that made him the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft.

Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024

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Jalen Pitre News / Athlon Sports / October 23

Jalen Pitre Injury Update: Texans Safety's Week 7 Start in Jeopardy

Houston Texans are preparing for their Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants on Sunday, October 25, after winning back-to-back games against the Tennessee Titans and Jacksonville Jaguars.

J.J. McCarthy News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

Texans' Week 7 Odds Point to Potential Blowout vs. Giants, J.J. McCarthy

The Houston Texans head into their Week 7 contest against the New York Giants riding the high of logging two straight wins over their last two matchups, and now hope to extend that streak to three in their last game before the bye.

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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.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 22

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair returns to practice with knee injury, which is bad news for JJ McCarthy

Azeez Al-Shaair has made strides in his recovery and is nearing a return to the field ahead of the Houston Texans‘ Week 7 matchup this weekend. This presents concern for New York Giants quarterback J.J.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 22

3 Texans Matchups to Watch Closely Against Giants in Week 7

The Houston Texans are heading into Week 7 against the New York Giants with hopes of firing off their third straight win after back-to-back encouraging wins being stamped in the books.

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Tank Dell News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Texans WR Tank Dell Opens Up About Return After Devastating Knee Injury

Tank Dell is ready to celebrate his return to the football field, no matter how many yards he gains on his first catch. The Houston Texans wide receiver is set to play Sunday against the New York Giants, marking his first game since suffering a devastating knee injury in December 2024.

Jamal Hill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Jaguars Signing LB Jamal Hill

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Jaguars are signing former Texans LB Jamal Hill to the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Hill, 25, was an honorable mention All-PAC 12 in 2020 at Oregon.

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 22

Texans' Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back

Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024

Dell suffered a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, a torn MCL, a torn LCL and meniscus damage that left him needing multiple surgeries on Dec. 21, 2024.

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Tank Dell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Texans’ Tank Dell excited to showcase his ‘passion’ in 1st game since 2024 vs. Giants

The Houston Texans sent shockwaves by landing Marvin Harrison Jr. via the Arizona Cardinals. But another Texans wideout will soon have his 2026 debut with the team.

Houston Texans News / TWSN / October 21

Woody Marks Could Turn a Bigger Workload Into a Week 7 Fantasy Breakout

As David Montgomery continues to deal with his injury it leaves Woody Marks set up in a spot where he can excel not only just on the field for the Houston Texans, but in fantasy football lineups as well.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22

Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.

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Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Texans Making Two Practice Squad Moves

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing LB Kenneth Murray Jr. to the practice squad on Wednesday and placing RB Jawhar Jordan on the practice

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Will Eagles be sellers at the NFL trade deadline? ESPN analyst suggests 2 impactful deals

The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) seem headed into a transition year after franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots and placed on injured reserve. Will that lead to the team shaking things up at the deadline?

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C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / October 21

Texans seem ready to make expensive Stroud contract extension decision

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision

Questions about the long-term future of Stroud continue to hover over the Texans.

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Texans' Tank Dell to make long-awaited return in Week 7

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Tank Dell News / Pro Football Rumors / October 19

Texans WR Tank Dell To Play In Week 7

It’s been 22 months since Tank Dell last appeared in an NFL game, but his absence is nearing an end. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters that the wide receiver will be activated from injured reserve ahead of the team’s Week 7 matchup with the Giants.

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 19