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Texans Week 8 Consensus Power Rankings: Where Houston Ranks at the Bye

Texans Week 8 Consensus Power Rankings: Where Houston Ranks at the Bye

The Houston Texans felt like they had all the momentum behind them after they had logged back-to-back wins in Weeks 5 and 6 heading into this past weekend against the New York Giants.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 27
ESPN Still Gives the 2-5 Texans a 24.5% Playoff Chance, and Their Schedule Is the Reason

ESPN Still Gives the 2-5 Texans a 24.5% Playoff Chance, and Their Schedule Is the Reason

Houston Texans fans have a full bye week to stew over Sunday’s overtime loss to the Giants, and the math isn’t as bleak as 2-5 makes it look. ESPN’s Football Power Index gives the Texans a 24.5% chance to make the playoffs, which still sits ahead of six AFC teams after the 27-21 loss at NRG Stadium.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 27
DeMeco Ryans Calls Texans' Penalty Issues Ridiculous–– And He's Right

DeMeco Ryans Calls Texans' Penalty Issues Ridiculous–– And He's Right

The Houston Texans are heading into their bye week with a 2-5 record and a bundle of issues to address in order to come out on the other side looking better than they have through seven games.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 27
How Did the Texans’ Offense Do in Week 7 Loss vs. Giants?

How Did the Texans’ Offense Do in Week 7 Loss vs. Giants?

The Houston Texans fell 27–21 in overtime, extending their home struggles. producing only 237 total yards. The New York Giants piled up 440 total yards, including 188 on the ground and 252 through the air.

Baker Mayfield News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz

How many of the quarterbacks to post the fewest passing yards (while playing at least 90 percent of the offensive snaps) in a win for each NFL team can you name in five minutes?

The '4,500-yard, 15-INT NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Multiple 4K passing-yard NFL seasons' quiz
The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz
C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Here's What C.J. Stroud Had to Say Falling 2-5 After Bizarre Loss to Giants

Here's What C.J. Stroud Had to Say Falling 2-5 After Bizarre Loss to Giants

The Houston Texans are 2–5, although they had a chance to force a different ending in Week 7 against the New York Giants. The team’s offense went three-and-out in overtime before Devin Singletary delivered the winning touchdown for New York.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

A few trades have rearranged the NFL's backup quarterback ranks, but the dust has mostly settled. From a mix of recent first-round disappointments, aging vets, and young project types, here is how the league's QB2 ranks look for the 2026 season.

Danielle Hunter News / Athlon Sports / October 27
Danielle Hunter Earns Top PFF Grade on Tough Day for Texans Defense

Danielle Hunter Earns Top PFF Grade on Tough Day for Texans Defense

The Houston Texans were expected to have the edge at home, but the New York Giants pulled off a 27–21 overtime win. Houston’s defense had chances to take control, yet it failed to finish the job.

Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / October 26
Are Texans Trade Deadline Buyers or Sellers? Nick Caserio Weighs In

Are Texans Trade Deadline Buyers or Sellers? Nick Caserio Weighs In

The Houston Texans head into their bye week at a 2-5 record after the events of this weekend's overtime loss against the New York Giants. The next time the Texans will be taking the field in Week 9 will be just two days out from the NFL trade deadline, where there's bound to be several moving pieces around the league.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26
Texans panic meter: Can Houston’s defense rediscover elite 2025 form after another brutal performance?

Texans panic meter: Can Houston’s defense rediscover elite 2025 form after another brutal performance?

Oh my, the Houston Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams. And silly penalties are part of the problem. The panic meter is bulging.

DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Makes Coaching Staff Decision After 5th Loss

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Makes Coaching Staff Decision After 5th Loss

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans will keep his coaching staff intact after the team’s 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants on Sunday. The defeat dropped Houston to 2-5, leaving the Texans with questions to answer during their upcoming bye week.

Tank Dell News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Texans Facing Tank Dell Decision After Unfortunate News

Texans Facing Tank Dell Decision After Unfortunate News

After roughly 22 months away from an NFL field due to various knee ligament surgeries, wide receiver Tank Dell was finally able to suit up for the Houston Texans in NFL Week 7.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 26
Texans Week 7 Snap Counts Show Tank Dell Played More Snaps Than Marvin Harrison Jr. in Loss to Giants

Texans Week 7 Snap Counts Show Tank Dell Played More Snaps Than Marvin Harrison Jr. in Loss to Giants

Houston Texans lost 27–21 in overtime at home, falling to 2–5 after entering the matchup after a Week 6 win over Jacksonville. C.J. Stroud threw two touchdown passes without an interception, but the offense stalled on its first overtime possession.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

C.J. Stroud News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 26
Texans Expect To Extend C.J. Stroud This Offseason

Texans Expect To Extend C.J. Stroud This Offseason

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans GM Nick Caserio said they expect to agree to an extension with QB C.J. Stroud this offseason. Houston decided to table extension talks with Stroud to next offseason after the two sides failed to reach an agreement this offseason.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26
Texans GM shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update

Texans GM Nick Caserio shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update after $50M report, addresses ownership support

Thus far this season, Stroud has played well enough to bolster the value of the next NFL deal he will ink. 

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away
NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more
The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
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The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
The 'World Series managers' quiz
 The 'World Series managers' quiz
The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Last 300-yard game by NFL team' quiz
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 26
NFL coach pours cold water over McCarthy hype after Giants' win

NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans

McCarthy played well in his first start with the Giants en route to guiding them to a 27-21 overtime win.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away
Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game
The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz
Cam Skattebo News / Yardbarker / October 26
Giants' Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans

Giants RB Cam Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans

Against the Texans, Skattebo ran for 124 yards on 17 carries, a career high.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start
Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 26
Giants' McCarthy rallies teammates with stirring locker room speech

J.J. McCarthy rallies teammates with stirring locker room speech after first win with Giants

It was McCarthy's first start for New York since the team acquired him from the Minnesota Vikings on Sept. 28 for a 2027 fifth-round pick.

Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB
Giants' Jameis Winston knows why he was benched for J.J. McCarthy
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

The Houston Texans were supposed to be a Super Bowl contender in 2026, and their defense was supposed to be the biggest reason why.

Giants beat Texans in OT on Devin Singletary's walk-off TD
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / October 25
Texans RB Woody Marks returns after injury scare

Texans RB Woody Marks returns after injury scare

Houston Texans running back Woody Marks returned to the game Sunday after briefly leaving with an apparent left knee injury when he was bent backward by New York Giants linebacker Micah McFadden.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 25
Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Dell didn't go catchless on Sunday.

The 'Active 130-receiving-yard games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 23
Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 7 games

Here are the matchups we are looking at for the Week 7 games. 

Seahawks HC shares painful admission about Chiefs' Kenneth Walker III
Insider reveals Steelers' offensive plan for Saints matchup
Giants players not worried about this possible J.J. McCarthy problem
Baker Mayfield deemed 'ready to go' for Buccaneers' game at Panthers
Packers activate RB Josh Jacobs to play vs. Lions
Fantasy Football Week 7: The case for starting Jacobs
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 23
Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

Texans Rule Out Four Players Week 7

The Houston Texans announce they’ve ruled out RB David Montgomery, S Jalen Pitre, S Reed Blankenship, and OT Blake Fisher for Week 7 against the Giants.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 24
Harrison reportedly had doubts about Beck, problems with Cardinals

Marvin Harrison Jr. reportedly had doubts about Carson Beck, problems with Cardinals since rookie season

For a piece published on Friday, ESPN's Josh Weinfuss, DJ Bien-Aime and Dan Graziano expanded on why Harrison was eager to get away from the team that made him the fourth overall pick of the 2024 NFL Draft. 

Troy Aikman felt Joe Buck 'double-crossed' him amid ESPN contract saga
Saquon Barkley argues why Eagles shouldn't embrace fire sale
John Harbaugh may want to replace Cam Skattebo before trade deadline
Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
George Pickens claps back after getting called out by Brian Schottenheimer
Report expands on why Seahawks didn't keep Kenneth Walker III
Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 22
Texans' Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back

Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024

Dell suffered a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, a torn MCL, a torn LCL and meniscus damage that left him needing multiple surgeries on Dec. 21, 2024.

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision
The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4
Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans
The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2. 

Todd Bowles reveals when he'll make Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels decision
Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season
Mike Vrabel has one Drake Maye hope for Bears game amid QB's turnaround
Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision
What Dan Quinn told Jayden Daniels about viral blunder in loss to 49ers
Roger Goodell reacts to NFLPA call to investigate Eagles over Jalen Hurts
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / October 21
Texans seem ready to make expensive Stroud contract extension decision

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision

Questions about the long-term future of Stroud continue to hover over the Texans.

The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4
Texans' Tank Dell to make long-awaited return in Week 7
The 'Rookie receiving-record by team' quiz
Aiden Fisher News / Yardbarker / October 17
Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher

Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher months after DeMeco Ryans' glowing praise

The move comes on the eve of a 1-4 Houston team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.

Texans rule out David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre for London bout vs. Jags
Jaguars' historic defensive streak exposes significant problem for Texans
Jaguars await Texans in London-based AFC South showdown
The 'Winningest football coaches in NFL history' quiz

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