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Texans Officially Rule Out Five For Week 3, Including WR Nico Collins

Texans Officially Rule Out Five For Week 3, Including WR Nico Collins

The Houston Texans officially ruled out five players for Week 3, including WR Nico Collins (hamstring), S M.J. Stewart (knee), LB Jake Hummel (groin), G Ed Ingram (groin), and EDGE Jadeveon Clowney (knee).

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / September 25
Texans WR Nico Collins Injury Update Could Ease Challenge for Colts' Last-Ranked Defense

Texans WR Nico Collins Injury Update Could Ease Challenge for Colts' Last-Ranked Defense

Update: Nico Collins was ruled out of the Colts vs. Texans Week 3 game. The Indianapolis Colts could use a break. After two weeks of chasing Lamar Jackson and Patrick Mahomes, their defense might finally catch one Sunday, because the Houston Texans’ best receiver probably won’t be on the field.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 25
Texans' 3 Most Important Questions vs. Colts With 0-3 on the Line

Texans' 3 Most Important Questions vs. Colts With 0-3 on the Line

The Houston Texans are one game away from falling into the same 0-3 hole that they were forced to climb out of at the beginning of the 2025 regular season––and it all depends on how they perform in Week 3 against the Indianapolis Colts.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 25
Nick Chubb reveals his favorite memory from legendary Browns career

Nick Chubb reveals his favorite memory from legendary Browns career

Nick Chubb is already a Cleveland Browns legend at the age of 30. The running back is back in Northeast Ohio on Friday as he officially retires as a member of the organization.

Stephen A. Smith urges Giants to pursue Shedeur Sanders after Jaxson Dart injury
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares wild Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow take ahead of Colts game
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The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

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How many of the active NFL players with at least 400 catches in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / September 25
4 Bold Texans Predictions for How Week 3 vs. Colts Will Go

4 Bold Texans Predictions for How Week 3 vs. Colts Will Go

The Houston Texans are counting down the days before they hit the road for their first away game, and first divisional game, of the 2026 season against their AFC South rival, Indianapolis Colts.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 25
Biggest Colts Weaknesses Texans Needs to Exploit in Week 3

Biggest Colts Weaknesses Texans Needs to Exploit in Week 3

Both the Houston Texans and Indianapolis Colts enter Week 3 winless with little room for another setback. Houston has already dropped two home games, while Indianapolis has surrendered 74 points through two weeks.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 25
Houston Texans Have No Margin for Error Against the Colts

Houston Texans Have No Margin for Error Against the Colts

The Houston Texans have turned Sunday’s road game against the Indianapolis Colts into an early referendum on their offense. A loss would drop Houston to 0-3, and Locked On Texans host John Hickman argued it should trigger immediate scrutiny of offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s play-calling, the roster construction around quarterback C.J.

Nico Collins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 24
Texans’ Nico Collins Likely To Miss Week 3

Texans’ Nico Collins Likely To Miss Week 3

The Texans went without injured No. 1 wide receiver Nico Collins in a 20-6 loss to the Bengals in Week 2. Collins, dealing with a hamstring ailment, is also unlikely to play against the Colts on Sunday, per reports from Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 and Jonathan M.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / Field Level Media / September 24
Texans, Colts angle to avoid 0-3 start

Texans, Colts angle to avoid 0-3 start

Barring a tie, either the Houston Texans or Indianapolis Colts will be saddled with a 0-3 record after Sunday's matchup. The AFC South rivals will be trying to avoid falling into that hole, and last place in the division, when they meet in Indianapolis on Sunday.

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C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / September 24
Bill Barnwell Backs Texans to Defy History Again Despite C.J. Stroud's 0-2 Start

Bill Barnwell Backs Texans to Defy History Again Despite C.J. Stroud's 0-2 Start

Houston Texans opened 2026 season with back-to-back home losses, falling 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 before the Cincinnati Bengals handed them a 20-6 loss in Week 2.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Texans' Anderson shares wild Jones, Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares wild Daniel Jones, Joe Burrow take ahead of Colts game

Coming off a 20-6 loss to the Bengals, the 0-2 Texans will play the 0-2 Colts in what could prove to be a massive game for both clubs this coming Sunday.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / September 24
Five coaches and players under the most pressure in Week 3

Five coaches and players under the most pressure in Week 3

In the NFL, patience is a luxury few are afforded. Entering Week 3, some coaches and players are already feeling the heat after slow starts. Below, we take a closer look at five that must turn things around this weekend.

Jameis Winston sends passionate message to Giants fans after Jaxson Dart injury update
Why Giants must replace Jameis Winston with a more reliable option
Buccaneers legend Ronde Barber shares worrisome revelation about 0-2 team
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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 23
Are Texans about to ‘go on a run?’ Jason McCourty makes the case

Are Texans about to ‘go on a run?’ Jason McCourty makes the case

NFL teams that start the season 0-2 have significantly reduced odds of winning the Super Bowl. In fact, only three have gone on a championship run after losing back-to-back games to start the year.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 23
Former Houston Oilers Star Has Reportedly Died

Former Houston Oilers Star Has Reportedly Died

Zeke Moore, a durable Pro Bowl cornerback who spent his entire professional career with the Houston Oilers, died Tuesday. He was 82. The cause of death was not immediately available.

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23
49ers Signing DT Naquan Jones Off Vikings P-Squad

49ers Signing DT Naquan Jones Off Vikings P-Squad

According to Tom Pelissero, the 49ers are signing DT Naquan Jones to their active roster from the Vikings’ practice squad.  He’ll add some depth to their defensive line which is already dealing with a lot of injuries.  Jones, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / EssentiallySports / September 23
Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Refuses to Take Action Against NFL Fine for Honoring 5-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Refuses to Take Action Against NFL Fine for Honoring 5-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair has been using his eye black strips to spread awareness around the Israel-Gaza conflict. In Week 1, He honored Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl who died in 2024 while speaking with Palestinian emergency services.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Now that we have two data points on every team in the NFL, we can better assess which struggling teams are in real danger and which ones will be totally fine. Let's break down some teams with concerned fan bases and rank them on the panic meter.

Jim Harbaugh and Chargers have some soul-searching to do
Brandin Cooks lands with new team ahead of hunt for 10,000 career yards
Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season
Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
Baker Mayfield sends strong message to Buccaneers after 0-2 start
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

A bad start to the 2026 season for the Indianapolis Colts just got even worse.

Colts’ Keenan Allen facing a minimum three-game ban
Patrick Mahomes tried to take advantage of Colts mistake ahead of overtime
NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record
The 'Last 1K-receiver by NFL team' quiz
Ja'Marr Chase News / Yardbarker / September 20
Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Chase's quiet Week 1 was much ado about nothing.

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The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18
Texans Rule Out Three Key Players For Week 2

Texans Rule Out Three Key Players For Week 2

The Texans were given a pair of tough tasks to open the season as they prepare to host the Bengals a week after just getting edged out by the Bills in Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Thursday updates indicated that Burrow would not be 100 percent for the Bengals' game at the 0-1 Houston Texans this coming Sunday after he developed "back tightness" ahead of Wednesday's practice.

Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury
Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener
The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2

Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2

The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0. Jon Gruden is not impressed.  

Joe Burrow's worrying admission could spoil Bengals' positive start
Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener
The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 17
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments

Anderson Jr. has his quarterback's back.

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills
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The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 16
Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

While Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud produced solid numbers during this past Sunday's home game against the Buffalo Bills, he also lost a pair of fumbles in what became a 36-31 defeat.

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more
NFL power rankings: ESPN crowns a new top team in Week 2
2027 QB Market Impacted C.J. Stroud’s Texans Extension Talks
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Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 12
Texans, Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Stroud is facing a big season as he tries to re-establish himself as one of the NFL's elite.

Josh Allen, Bills try to end Houston hex against Texans
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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