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Five Texans Remain Held Out From Practice Before Chargers Game

The Houston Texans have completed their second practice before facing off against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 17, where five players wound up sitting out of the action, and others saw their status upgraded from yesterday's session.

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Texans’ Will Anderson Focused on Super Bowl, Not Pro Bowl

The Houston Texans' roster was able to claim four Pro Bowl selections for this season's endeavors, with one of those names being none other than third-year edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., navigating to his second nod of his career, and back-to-back selections after his first in 2024.

Derek Stingley News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans' Derek Stingley Wins Award After First NFL Pick-Six

Houston Texans' star cornerback Derek Stingley got some extra hardware to go with his first NFL pick six vs. the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16. According

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Texans vs. Chargers bold predictions for Week 17 clash

The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers will square off in a crucial Week 17 game at SoFi Stadium on December 27. Both teams are fighting for a better playoff spot, and the result could have a big impact on their late-season push.

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The 'NFL's active 300-yard passers' quiz

How many of the active NFL quarterbacks to throw for at least 300 yards in a game can you name in eight minutes?

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

The 'Oldest starting QB by NFL team' quiz

The 'Active NFL passing leaders' quiz

Aireontae Ersery News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans OT Has Hand Surgery, Expected Back This Season

One starter on the Houston Texans' offensive line has undergone hand surgery following the events of their Week 16 game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, Texans starting left tackle Aireontae Ersery had surgery to repair a broken hand, though he is currently still expected to return this season.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on High Alert for Justin Herbert

Edging out Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday ended up becoming a slightly more difficult task than the Houston Texans had imagined at first.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Texans’ Woody Marks gets huge injury update after missing Week 16

The Houston Texans are still battling for their spot in the playoffs. As they make their final push, the Texans are set to receive some pivotal reinforcements.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

Texans Announce Six PS Moves

The Houston Texans announced they have signed LB Power Echols, DT Leki Fotu and S Kaevon Merriweather to the practice squad In correspondence, the Texans have released CB Damon Arnette, CB Marcus Harris and S Brandon Hill from the practice squad.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 23

Texans' Playoff Chances Skyrocket After Colts Loss

The Houston Texans' chances to make the playoffs has now reached its highest point of the season thus far, thanks to how the latest primetime game panned out for their division rival Indianapolis Colts.

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / December 23

Nico Collins Among Four Texans Selected to NFL Pro Bowl

The Houston Texans will have multiple names on the roster representing them in this year's NFL Pro Bowl Games. Upon the release of this year's Pro Bowl rosters, four Texans stars have been selected to the AFC roster: wide receiver Nico Collins, linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, defensive end Will Anderson, and cornerback Derek Stingley Jr.

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The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz

Can you name every rookie quarterback to win an NFL playoff game in the Super Bowl era?

The 'NFL rookie passing-yard leaders' quiz

The 'Single-season QB rushing leaders' quiz

The '200-passing yards in first 20 NFL games' quiz

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 22

DeMeco Ryans Keeps Perspective on Texans’ Win vs. Raiders

When Houston Texans head coach forewarned of the gritty threat Pete Carroll's Las Vegas Raiders would present, he wasn't wrong. Sure, Ryans' team squeezed out a 23-21 result on Sunday, a pivotal victory which keeps the ball rolling when it comes to playoff qualification, but the Raiders didn't go down easily.

Houston Texans News / NFL Analysis Network / December 22

Houston Texans beat Raiders 23-21 to move to 10-5 and extend AFC playoff push

The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-21 to move to 10-5 and extend their win streak to seven games. Derek Stingley Jr. scored on a first-quarter interception return, Ka’imi Fairbairn made three field goals, and Nico Collins secured the win with a late sideline catch that closed out a narrow finish.

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The 'Most 3-passing, 1-rushing TD games' quiz

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The '2004-05 NFL passing leaders' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 22

NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags

Of the teams and players that struggled in NFL Week 16, which ones should be worried about their performances? Let's rank them on the panic meter.

Five worst Week 16 NFL performances: Baker Mayfield clunker forces Buccaneers to win out for playoff berth

NFL Week 16 winners, losers: Jaguars make big statement; Lions in trouble

The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

The 'Last rookie QB three-TD games by NFL team' quiz

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Texans hand Raiders ninth straight loss, keep pace in division chase

Dalton Schultz caught a touchdown pass and set the Houston Texans' single-season record for catches by a tight end as they stopped the visiting Las Vegas Raiders 23-21 on Sunday to stay in contention for the AFC South title.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Texans RB Woody Marks expected to miss Raiders clash with ankle injury

The Houston Texans should be feeling good headed into Week 16. Houston is 9-5 and riding a six-game winning streak ahead of a winnable game against Las Vegas on Sunday.

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Houston Texans Running Back Woody Marks Not Expected To Play In Week 16

If you were hoping to fire up the rookie sensation this week, you might want to grab a coffee and sit down. Woody Marks, who has been dealing with a nagging ankle issue, is officially trending toward the bench for Sunday’s showdown against the Raiders.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20