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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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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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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 22

Danielle Hunter Reacts to Ashton Jeanty's Big Day vs. Texans

Within the Houston Texans’ 23-21 victory over the Las Vegas Raiders, it wasn't without a massive day from the running back on the other side in Ashton Jeanty, who wound up putting together one of his best games since entering the league, even if it wasn't in a winning effort.

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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.

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.

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Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / December 22

Will Anderson Keeps It Real After Texans' Win vs. Raiders

The Houston Texans were able to just enough to get over the hump for another win in Week 16 to make for their seventh straight, taking down the Las Vegas Raiders 23-21, thus taking them to 10-5 on the year.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / December 22

Texans' C.J. Stroud Had Blunt Self-Assessment After Raiders Win

The Houston Texans' narrow 23-21 win against the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16 wasn't exactly the prettiest game they've taken on throughout this season, even while the end result wound up falling in their favor for a seventh victory in a row.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 21

Four Instant Takeaways From Texans’ Ugly Win Over Raiders

Despite coming into the day heavily favored to take down the two-win Las Vegas Raiders, it was far from a dominating effort for the Houston Texans to come away with what's now their seventh win in a row and 10th on the year, squeezing out a 23-21 victory on their home field.

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.

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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.

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 / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 21

Texans’ Nick Chubb, Christian Kirk expected to play in Week 16 vs. Raiders

The Houston Texans are preparing to take on the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16. Houston cannot clinch a playoff spot, but their game can influence whether other teams clinch a spot this week.