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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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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.

Christian Kirk News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 18

Texans’ Christian Kirk ruled out for MNF vs. Seahawks

With the Houston Texans taking on the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the team does get a negative development on the offensive side of the ball.

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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 / 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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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

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.

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Nick Caserio News / Houston Texans on SI / October 17

Texans GM Nick Caserio Sends Clear Message on Rookie Class

The Houston Texans have leaned on their young players a fair amount through their first six weeks of the NFL season. Second-round tackle Aireontae Ersery

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / October 17

Texans QB C.J. Stroud Reveals Mindset Facing Seahawks on MNF

The Houston Texans are fresh out of the bye week to head straight into their second Monday Night Football showing on the road against the Seattle Seahawks, a formidable, 4-2 opponent who might have a strong chance to stop their positive momentum of the past two wins.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 16

Texans fatal flaw Seahawks must exploit in Week 7 Monday Night Football clash

One of the most intriguing games on the Week 7 NFL slate will come as the final matchup of the week, as the Houston Texans make the trip up to the Pacific Northwest to take on the Seattle Seahawks in a late-night Monday Night Football battle.

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.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 7