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The Texans are back to .500... so, now what?

The Texans are back to .500... so, now what?

Back in late September, after the Houston Texans dropped to 0-3 to start the 2025 NFL season, I broke down the remainder of Houston's schedule and outlined a path for the two-time defending AFC South champs to return to the Playoffs, despite just 2.4% of teams who start the season 0-3 overcoming that slow start to play into the month of January.

NFL News / The Predictors / November 17
Texans defeat Titans 16-13

Texans defeat Titans 16-13

For the second straight week, the Houston Texans dug themselves an early hole, and for the second straight week, backup QB Davis Mills led them right back out of it.

Matthew Wright News / Toro Times / November 17
Matthew Wright explains how practice paid off on game-winning kick versus Titans

Matthew Wright explains how practice paid off on game-winning kick versus Titans

Since entering the NFL as an undrafted free agent in 2019, 29-year-old kicker Matthew Wright has been signed to the either the active roster or practice squad of 11 different teams in the league.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 16
Seven Key Takeaways From Texans' Pivotal Win vs. Titans

Seven Key Takeaways From Texans' Pivotal Win vs. Titans

It wasn't always pretty, but after another second half turnaround from the Houston Texans in Week 11, they managed to put together a second-straight win vs.

Maxx Crosby News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

The 'NFL yearly tackles-for-loss leaders' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in tackles-for-loss each season since 2000-01 can you name in five minutes?

The 'NFL's active 50-sack club' quiz
The 'Last 4,000-yard passer by NFL team' quiz
The 'NFL head coach all-time wins leaders' quiz
NFL News / Total Apex Sports / November 16
Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans: A Week 11 Showdown for AFC South Pride

Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans: A Week 11 Showdown for AFC South Pride

Alright, let’s set the scene. We’re in Nashville, the capital of country music and, for one afternoon, the epicenter of a classic AFC South turf war. It’s Week 11, and the Houston Texans (4-5) are rolling into Nissan Stadium to take on the Tennessee Titans (1-8).

College Football News / Yardbarker
College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / Toro Times / November 16
Texans survive against Titans to prove that an ugly win is still a win

Texans survive against Titans to prove that an ugly win is still a win

It's a good thing that the NFL standings don't take style points into consideration, because if they did, neither the Houston Texans or Tennessee Titans would benefit much from today's game in Nashville.

Cameron Ward News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 16
Texans ruin Cam Ward’s heroics with last-second winner

Texans ruin Cam Ward’s heroics with last-second winner

On Sunday afternoon, the Houston Texans improved to 5-5 with a road win over the divisional rival Tennessee Titans despite playing without quarterback CJ Stroud.

Houston Texans News / Field Level Media / November 16
Matthew Wright's FG as time expires lifts Texans over Titans

Matthew Wright's FG as time expires lifts Texans over Titans

Matthew Wright kicked a 35-yard field goal as time expired to give the Houston Texans a 16-13 victory over the Tennessee Titans in Nashville. It was the third field goal of the game for Wright, filling in for the injured Ka'imi Fairbairn for the second straight week.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / November 16
Texans’ C.J. Stroud Gets Concerning News on Concussion Progress

Texans’ C.J. Stroud Gets Concerning News on Concussion Progress

It looks like the Houston Texans could be without their starting signal caller C.J. Stroud for a third-straight game looking ahead to their Week 12 matchup vs.

Joe Mixon News / Houston Texans on SI / November 16
New Joe Mixon Injury Update Spells Trouble for Texans

New Joe Mixon Injury Update Spells Trouble for Texans

The hope for Joe Mixon to suit up for the Houston Texans this season is beginning to look pretty bleak, if his outlook wasn't trending down already. According to KPRC2's Aaron Wilson, Mixon is not expected to return this season with what sources call a complicated foot and ankle injury.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / November 15
Texans activate TE Cade Stover, FB Jakob Johnson off IR

Texans activate TE Cade Stover, FB Jakob Johnson off IR

The Texans offense is getting some reinforcement at the tight end position this weekend. 

The most notable single-season declines in NFL history
The 'Multiple interceptions in an NFL Wild Card game' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker
2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

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.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss
Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 14
Texans Officially Rule Out Five Players For Week 11

Texans Officially Rule Out Five Players For Week 11

The Houston Texans announced they officially ruled out QB C.J. Stroud, K Ka’imi Fairbairn, CB Damon Arnette, TE Harrison Bryant, and S Jalen Pitre for Week 11 against the Titans.

Davis Mills News / Yardbarker / November 13
The fate of Texans' season rests on Davis Mills' shoulders

The fate of Texans' season rests on Davis Mills' shoulders

C.J. Stroud has been ruled out for the Houston Texans yet again, so it will be up to Mills to keep the team's playoff hopes alive.

Ranking the top five NFL matchups in the season's second half
The greatest backup quarterbacks in NFL history
The 'Active four-passing-TD NFL game leaders' quiz
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The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz
 The 'Men's Final Four hosts since 2000' quiz
The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz
 The 'Most TD catches by NFL tight ends' quiz
The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz
 The '500 passing yard NFL games' quiz
The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz
 The 'Most rushing TDs for each NFL team' quiz
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 13
Texans Signing S K’Von Wallace

Texans Signing S K’Von Wallace

Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports the Texans are signing S K’Von Wallace to their practice squad. In correspondence, Houston announced that they have placed TE Layne Pryor on injured reserve.

Braxton Berrios News / A to Z Sports / November 13
Texans' Braxton Berrios shares incredibly sweet photos to celebrate second anniversary with popular influencer Alix Earle

Texans' Braxton Berrios shares incredibly sweet photos to celebrate second anniversary with popular influencer Alix Earle

Two years ago, Braxton Berrios and Alix Earle began their love story, and the two recently took to social media to celebrate their anniversary. Berrios shared a series of photos with the influencer, documenting the fun they had together.

Liam Coen News / Yardbarker / November 11
Liam Coen sends warning to Jags after collapse in loss to Texans

Liam Coen sends warning to Jaguars after collapse in loss to Texans

The Jaguars squandered a 19-point advantage in the fourth quarter en route to suffering a 36-29 loss to a Houston side that was without injured starting quarterback C.J. Stroud.

NFL Week 10 winners, losers: Another four-TD game for Matthew Stafford; running backs dominate
20 NFL players who were one-season wonders
The 'Active four-passing-TD NFL game leaders' quiz
M.J. Stewart News / Pro Football Rumors / November 9
Texans S M.J. Stewart to undergo season-ending surgery

Texans S M.J. Stewart to undergo season-ending surgery

The Texans managed to win on Sunday thanks to a miraculous fourth-quarter comeback. They will be shorthanded in the secondary for the remainder of the campaign, however.

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