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Analyst Hands Texans an 'A' Grade Following Breakout Eight-Sack Performance Against Chargers

Houston Texans delivered their most convincing performance of the season, beating the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 at SoFi Stadium. C.J. Stroud found his rhythm, the receivers made big plays, and the defense recorded eight sacks.

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How Jalen Pitre Helped Texans Defense Find Its Identity vs. Chargers

After an up-and-down first seven games on the season, the Houston Texans' defense finally looked closer to their elite form in Week 9 against the LA Chargers en route to their dominating 44-22 victory in SoFi Stadium.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 9

Where the Texans Stand 24 Hours Before the NFL Trade Deadline

The Houston Texans are now less than 24 hours away from reaching the NFL trade deadline. And to this point, how the Texans might approach their plans in the coming hours is still largely undetermined.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 9

DeMeco Ryans Calls C.J. Stroud a Top Quarterback in the NFL After Five-TD Win

DeMeco Ryans has seen C.J. Stroud’s best days before, and he didn’t hold back after the latest one. The Houston Texans coach called his quarterback one of the league’s best after Stroud threw for 384 yards and five touchdown passes in a 44-22 rout of the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Monken declines to confirm that Watson will start over Sanders vs. Texans

Browns' Todd Monken declines to confirm that Deshaun Watson will start over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

While speaking with reporters on Monday afternoon, Monken declined to confirm who will serve as his QB1 versus Houston.

Browns reportedly plan to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Carl Granderson says Saints felt Browns' Shedeur Sanders was 'disrespectful' with comments before Week 9 game

'He's gonna be the future': Bill Cowher thinks Browns should name Shedeur Sanders as QB1 after loss to Saints

The '400-yard, 5-TD NFL games' quiz

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Kayshon Boutte News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Is Houston’s Deep Passing Game Back? Inside Kayshon Boutte’s Unreal 8.93 Yards Per Route Efficiency in Week 9

Houston Texans overwhelmed the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 at SoFi Stadium on Sunday. C.J. Stroud threw for a season-high 384 yards and five touchdowns, while the defense recorded eight sacks and intercepted Justin Herbert.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 9

What Stood Out From Texans' Week 9 Snap Counts vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans claimed a much-needed win over the LA Chargers in Week 9, commanding their way to a 44-22 blowout, that now puts this team back on track for a potential run in the second half of their schedule with the same record they had at this time last season.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Browns reportedly plan to start Watson over Sanders vs. Texans

Browns reportedly plan to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Watson entered the NFL's concussion protocol after he reported symptoms following Cleveland's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 1.

Browns' Todd Monken leaves door open for continuing to start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson after loss to Saints

'He's gonna be the future': Bill Cowher thinks Browns should name Shedeur Sanders as QB1 after loss to Saints

Shedeur Sanders experience was on full display in OT loss to Saints

The 'AP Defensive Rookie of the Year' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 9

Texans' Trade Deadline Plans Must Change After Jessie Bates Deal

With the NFL trade deadline right around the corner, the Houston Texans haven't found themselves at the center of many rumors linking them to a big splash acquisition.

C.J. Stroud News / TWSN / November 9

The Stat That Makes CJ Stroud’s Five-Touchdown Game So Unusual

CJ Stroud helped lead the Houston Texans to an impressive 44-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers, but even more impressive is how his touchdowns came.

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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 / November 9

Texans’ CJ Stroud pulls off wild TD feat during merciless Chargers Week 9 beatdown

CJ Stroud experienced one of the best performances of his career, going off in the Houston Texans’ 44-22 win over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday evening.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 9

Texans Position Group Report Card Following Win Over Chargers

The Houston Texans came out of their bye week with their most convincing performance of the season, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers 44-22 at SoFi Stadium on November 8.

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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 8

Texans’ CJ Stroud sends heartwarming message after Tank Dell’s first TD in 687 days

CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans had themselves a day against they thumped the winless Los Angeles Chargers, 44-22. The Texans quarterback connected with Tank Dell for a 63-yard bomb, one of his career-high-tying five touchdown passes.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 8

Texans' Biggest Winners & Losers From Blowout Win vs. Chargers

The Houston Texans came out of the bye looking strong on both sides of the ball in Week 9, as they took down the LA Chargers on the road in SoFi Stadium, 44-22, to mark down their third win of the season.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / November 8

C.J. Stroud (5 TDs), Texans flatten Chargers, who fall to 0-8

C.J. Stroud threw for 384 yards and five touchdowns as the Houston Texans continued their revival from a slow start with an easy 44-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday in Inglewood, Calif.

Braden Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / November 8

Texans’ Draft Plans To Hinge On Week 9 Result; Braden Smith Could Be Available

The Texans enter Sunday’s action with a record of just 2-5. Houston managed to rebound after a poor start last year, and efforts to do so again in 2026 will be made over the coming weeks.

TreVeyon Henderson News / TWSN / November 7

The Houston Texans Should Target a TreVeyon Henderson Trade

Ahead of the 2026 NFL trade deadline, the Houston Texans have reportedly started to check in on running backs. With David Montgomery dealing with an injury, this is a trade deadline move for Houston that would make sense.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / November 6

Texans defensive struggles leave analyst from The Athletic admitting misread

For a piece published on Friday morning, The Athletic's senior writers Mike Sando, Jourdan Rodrigue, Ted Nguyen, and Daniel Popper analyzed what they've got wrong through the first eight weeks of the 2026 NFL regular season.

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares odd praise for Chargers' Justin Herbert after 'seeing ghosts' jab

Chargers chase breakthrough against hot-and-cold Texans

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