Houston Texans: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 12

Chargers-Pats takeaways: Maye leads New England to postseason win

Chargers-Patriots takeaways: Drake Maye leads New England to first postseason win in seven years

Here are four takeaways from New England's win on Sunday night.

Justin Herbert got clobbered on fumble that ended Chargers’ season

Herbert got roasted after laying egg against the Patriots

Rams-Panthers takeaways: Matthew Stafford shines in wild-card win

Bryce Young should give Panthers optimism despite playoff loss

Panthers’ season ends on brutal dropped pass vs. Rams

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Three Keys for Texans to Win Wild Card vs Steelers

The Houston Texans will be looking to keep their recent winning ways alive from the second half of their regular season heading into the playoffs for a tenth-consecutive victory, tasked with taking the road to go up against the AFC North champion Pittsburgh Steelers and Aaron Rodgers.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Five Questions Ahead of Texans vs. Steelers Matchup

The Houston Texans are getting ready to face off against the Pittsburgh Steelers to close out the NFL's Wild Card Weekend. To learn more about the Texans' upcoming opponent, we spoke with Pittsburgh Steelers On SI contributor Jack Markowski.

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Currently, 38 active NFL players have had multiple seasons with 1,000 or more receiving yards. How many can you name in five minutes?

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Texans Owner Cal McNair Has Clear Mentality for Steelers Game

The Houston Texans have a third consecutive Wild Card appearance on the horizon as they take the road to face the Pittsburgh Steelers in front of the Monday

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The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run

Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.

Davis Mills News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Why Texans QB Davis Mills is Not Traveling for Steelers Game

According to a recent announcement from the Houston Texans, backup quarterback Davis Mills will seemingly not be traveling with the rest of the roster for their upcoming Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers on Monday Night Football— a new development that comes a little more than 24 hours out from their postseason action unfolding.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

DeMeco Ryans Reveals Keys to Texans’ Playoff Success

While the AFC playoff field remains extremely wide open, you would find it hard to place a team that's more in a championship window than DeMeco Ryans' extremely talented Houston Texans.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 11

Texans Coordinator Silences HC Speculation Ahead of Playoffs

Leading up to the Houston Texans' Wild Card matchup vs. the Pittsburgh Steelers, there's been some noise around their staff having a potential head coaching

Jalen Pitre News / Houston Texans on SI / January 10

Texans Defender Calls Out NFL for Jalen Pitre's All-Pro Snub

Heading into the NFL's Wild Card Weekend, it was announced that the Houston Texans were awarded a trio of AP All-Pro selections on their defense after

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 10

DK Metcalf Poses Dangerous Matchup for Texans Defense

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans openly lamented earlier this week about some recent slip-ups when defending against the long ball in the passing game.

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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 / Houston Texans on SI / January 10

Texans’ C.J. Stroud Weighs In on Facing Aaron Rodgers

The Houston Texans and their elite defense will have the task of facing the future Hall of Fame first-ballot inductee, Aaron Rodgers, in their Wild Card

Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / January 10

Texans' Will Anderson Had Priceless Reaction to Making All-Pro

The Houston Texans claimed three AP All-Pro selections this season after stamping an impressive 12-5 campaign in the books–– their highest All-Pro count dating back to 2016.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / January 10

Three Texans Selected to NFL All-Pro Teams

The Houston Texans' roster has been awarded a trio of AP NFL All-Pro selections for this season right ahead of the postseason action unfolding around the league.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 10

Houston Texans at Pittburgh Steelers DFS Showdown Wildcard 2026

The game between the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans should be a battle of the defenses. That doesn’t mean that Aaron Rodgers and C.J. Stroud won’t be trying to move the chains, though.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9

Steelers' Connor Heyward, Cameron Heyward send messages to doubters

Connor Heyward, Cameron Heyward send messages to doubters ahead of Steelers' playoff game vs. Texans

As of early Friday afternoon, DraftKings Sportsbook had the 10-7 Pittsburgh Steelers as three-point home underdogs for their upcoming "Monday Night Football" wild-card playoff game versus the 12-5 Houston Texans.

Rodgers takes another shot at Jets ahead of Steelers' playoff game vs. Texans?

Texans' DeMeco Ryans knows what return of WR DK Metcalf means for Steelers' offense

Steelers' Aaron Rodgers dunks on those who wanted Mike Tomlin fired

The best and worst uniform changes in NFL history

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / January 9

C.J. Stroud Sends Aaron Rodgers' Message Before Playoff Matchup

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had high praise for Aaron Rodgers ahead of their upcoming wild-card playoff meeting. Speaking to the media on Thursday, Stroud said Rodgers ranks among the top three quarterbacks ever to play the game.

NFL News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / January 9

Houston Texans at Pittsburgh Steelers 2026 NFL Wild Super Card Preview, Prediction & Odds

With the end of wild card weekend here, the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Houston Texans on Monday night to end Super Wild Card weekend. Bettors could have a fun night with the Texans and their elite defense facing a weak Steelers offense in Pittsburgh.

NFL News / Yardbarker / January 9