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Texans on the wrong end of history in 27-19 loss to Seahawks

Heading into their Week 7 game versus the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the Houston Texans needed to do two things in order to walk off of Lumen Field with a win.

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Nico Collins injury update from Texans is 'concerning' for Week 8 availability

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans provided an update on wide receiver Nico Collins on Tuesday and it casts doubt about his ability to play in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 21

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Calls Out Sloppy Play vs. Seahawks

Getting held out of the end zone when it's late and you're trailing always tells the tale of a team that simply hasn't been able to consistently win in the trenches.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 21

Rookie Report: How the Texans' 2025 rookie class has progressed through Week 7

The Texans’ 2025 draft class was built on depth and long-term projection, but several rookies have already seen meaningful snaps early in their careers.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

C.J. Stroud News / Toro Times / October 21

C.J. Stroud just affirmed what Texans fans have been saying for weeks

The Houston Texans' offense appeared to be finding its footing before running into a young, talented and ferocious Seattle Seahawks defense in Week 7. Suddenly, it's back to the drawing board for quarterback C.J.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 21

Despite 4 turnovers, Texans defense's pursuit of NFL history takes a hit on Monday night

After each of the last two wins that the Houston Texans notched over the Tennessee Titans and Baltimore Ravens, I've written about how the Texans defense was on pace to make modern NFL history.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair could be suspended for his latest cheap shot

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was penalized yet again for unnecessary roughness on Monday night, and he is now facing another potential suspension because of his history.

Nico Collins News / Toro Times / October 21

Latest Nico Collins injury update after Texans WR leaves MNF vs. Seahawks

Despite having multiple chances throughout the game to meaningfully chip away at the Seattle Seahawks' early lead, the Houston Texans just couldn't manage

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Texans most to blame for ugly MNF loss to Seahawks

he Houston Texans dropped to 2-4 on the season following a disappointing 27-19 defeat to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football at Lumen Field.

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DeMeco Ryans News / A to Z Sports / October 21

DeMeco Ryans and the Texans fumbled their fourth quarter in Seattle in more ways than one — and the clock is ticking for a 2025 turnaround

Monday night was a tough one for the Houston Texans. The defense manufactured four takeaways against the Seattle Seahawks, held Seattle to just two third-down conversions in the entire game, scored a touchdown themselves — all to lose by eight points in a 27-19 defeat to the Seahawks.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 21

Texans coach throws kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn under the bus over mistake

The Texans tried to stage a late-game comeback against the Seahawks on Monday night, and a mistake from veteran kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made the task more difficult.

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 21

C.J. Stroud Needs No Reminding How Great Jaxon Smith-Njigba Has Become

SEATTLE — Last week, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud was asked for his thoughts on the greatness of Seattle Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba, who played with Stroud at Ohio State.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over Texans

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

The Seattle Seahawks flexed their muscle with a dominant defensive performance in a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans in the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.

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