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3 Bold Predictions for Texans vs. Seahawks in MNF Matchup

The Houston Texans are traveling to face the Seattle Seahawks for Week 7 in what will be their second Monday Night Football game of the season, and a contest that has some steep implications for both sides.

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Texans pay homage to Ray Lewis, Victor Cruz after encouragement from DeMeco Ryans

Houston scored 70 in two games using Ryans' psychological motivation to keep football fun.

C.J. Stroud News / Toro Times / October 19

CJ Stroud identifies 'the heartbeat and soul' of the Houston Texans

In the NFL, traditionally the mark of a great football team is one that can control the line of scrimmage both offensively and defensively. If you can win in the trenches, no matter what the rest of the supporting cast looks like, you give yourself a shot to be the best team on the field on any given Sunday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 19

Texans Rookie Could See Bigger Role vs. Seahawks

With the Houston Texans ruling out veteran slot receiver Christian Kirk for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, the writing could be on the wall for who's expected to see the biggest jump in their role after the bye: rookie wideout Jayden Higgins.

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The 'Most two passing touchdown NFL games' quiz

How many of the NFL quarterbacks to throw two touchdowns in a game on 55 different occasions can you name in eight minutes?

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 19

Woody Marks Quickly Winning Trust in Texans’ Backfield

For as long as veteran running back Joe Mixon will remain out of the picture with injury, the 2-3 Houston Texans will increasingly ride with impressive rookie Woody Marks.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

C.J. Stroud News / Toro Times / October 19

CJ Stroud to be without key weapon on Monday night versus Seahawks

As the Houston Texans offense looks to sustain the momentum they've managed to build over their last two games, they'll be doing so on Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks without a key piece of their passing attack.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 18

Nico Collins delivers clear message about early struggles of CJ Stroud, Texans offense

Although nobody in Houston was desperate enough to press the panic button amidst a slow offensive start that was largely responsible for an 0-3 start to the year, that's not to say there weren't legitimate concerns about the way CJ Stroud and this entire unit was picking up offensive coordinator Nick Caley's new system to begin the 2025 season.

Christian Kirk News / Pro Football Talk / October 18

Texans rule out WR Christian Kirk after he re-injured his hamstring

Texans wide receiver Christian Kirk re-injured his hamstring in Friday's practice. The team has now ruled him out for the Monday night game. Kirk missed the first two games of the season with a strained hamstring.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 18

Ed Ingram, Tytus Howard building something special on right side of Texans O-Line

After a 2024 campaign in which the Houston Texans offensive line could only be considered an abject failure, even a sliver of progress this season would've been well received within the organization.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Texans bold predictions for Monday Night Football clash vs. Seahawks

The Houston Texans travel to Seattle for Monday Night Football with a chance to build on their momentum. The Texans enter at 2-3 after defeating the Ravens 44-10 before their bye week.

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NFL News / Toro Times / October 18

Two individual matchups that will dictate Houston's success in road test in Seattle

Although nobody would mistake either the Houston Texans or the Seattle Seahawks as one of the NFL's marquee franchises, when these two teams take the field

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 18

Texans Rumored to Be Playing It Patient at Trade Deadline

It looks like the Houston Texans are holding off on poking around the league for a trade deadline upgrade at this point in the season. According to NFL insider Dianna Russini of The Athletic in her latest batch of league rumors, teams have yet to report that the Texans or general manager Nick Caserio are looking for a trade deadline addition.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 18

Texans GM outlines approach to NFL Trade Deadline

In Nick Caserio's four full seasons as the Houston Texans' general manager, he has yet to make a deal near the NFL trade deadline that brought talent back to Houston.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 18

Texans CB Derek Stingley Weighs In on Seahawks' Jaxon Smith-Njigba

The Houston Texans are getting the action rolling on their 2025 season following their Week 6 bye, taking off to face the Seattle Seahawks in a primetime Monday Night Football showdown.

Nicholas Petit-Frere News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 14

Texans Worked Out Pair Of Tackles

The Houston Texans worked out OTs Nicholas Petit-Frere and D’Ante Smith on Monday, according to Aaron Wilson. Neither is being signed to a contract at this time, per Wilson. Petit-Frere, 26, was a two-year starter at Ohio State, earning first-team All-American and first-team All-Big Ten honors in 2021 and second-team All-Big Ten as a junior.