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C.J. Stroud vs. Deshaun Watson and 3 Other Offensive Matchups Worth Watching From Texans vs. Browns Week 10

The Houston Texans travel to Cleveland on Sunday, November 15, for a crucial Week 10 matchup. After starting the season with four consecutive losses, Houston has won three of its last four games and is looking to build on its impressive 44-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers.

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Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. pops up on injury report before Browns game

The Houston Texans have a new name to monitor ahead of Sunday’s road clash with the Cleveland Browns, and it is one they can least afford to lose. Star edge rusher Will Anderson Jr.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 13

Texans special teams coach is pumped to play in ‘heavenly’ Cleveland weather

Unlike most players and coaches in the NFL, Houston Texans special teams coordinator Frank Ross relishes playing in inclement weather, as it adds another layer of gamesmanship.

DeMeco Ryans News / Athlon Sports / November 13

Woody Marks Shares What Watching DeMeco Ryans Up Close Reveals About the Texans’ Culture

The Houston Texans head into their Week 10 matchup against the Cleveland Browns with renewed confidence after a win over the Los Angeles Chargers. Head coach DeMeco Ryans deserves considerable credit for the team’s progress.

NFL News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

How many of the QB's with at least 35 touchdown passes in a single season can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NFL QB start-leaders' quiz

The '4-INT wins by NFL quarterback' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 12

Texans signs former Chiefs WR, return specialist for playoff push

The Houston Texans are evaluating their return-game options ahead of Sunday’s Week 10 road matchup vs. the Cleveland Browns. The Texans have been without primary returner Jaylin Noel since placing him on injured reserve in October with a turf-toe injury.

NFL News / Yardbarker

Ranking the quarterback history of every NFL franchise

Quarterback is the most important position for an NFL team. That wasn’t always the case, but it has been the case for, you know, 50 years at this point essentially.

Marvin Harrison Jr. News / Houston Texans on SI / November 12

Texans' Injury Report Raises Concerns on Woody Marks, Marvin Harrison Jr.

The Houston Texans have released their second of three injury reports of the week heading into their upcoming matchup against the Cleveland Browns. And

C.J. Stroud News / Stadium Rant / November 12

C.J. Stroud Throws 5 TDs As Houston Texans Crush Chargers

The Houston Texans entered Week 9 with a 2-5 record and very little room left for another bad loss. Then C.J. Stroud went into Los Angeles while sick, threw five touchdowns, and helped Houston beat the Chargers 44-22.

NFL News / Lindy's Sports / November 12

Texans, MWS team up to auction game-worn jerseys

For most football fans, the connection to a game ends when the clock hits zero. The Houston Texans and MWS want to change that. MWS, the global live auction platform also known as MatchWornShirt, announced on November 12 that it has partnered with the Texans to sell jerseys worn by players during the 2026 season.

David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Texans Dealt Bad News After David Montgomery Injury Update

The Houston Texans have had quite the confounding NFL season through the first half of play. Entering Week 10, they are 3-5 and second place in the AFC South.

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The greatest return man for every NFL franchise

From Billy "White Shoes" Johnson to Deion Sanders to Devin Hester, here are the greatest return men for each of the NFL's 32 teams.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 12

Texans' C.J. Stroud Faces Long Odds in MVP Race at Midseason Mark

The first half of the Houston Texans' 2026 season has been filled with some really solid play from quarterback C.J. Stroud. Stroud is throwing for a career-high 281.4 yards per game on a 64.2% completion rate, along with a 16-2 TD-to-INT ratio.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 12

4 Texans Players Playing for Their Next Contract Down the Stretch

The Houston Texans have nine games left to sort out who belongs in their long-term plans, and several of the players on the field every week are doing it without a contract for 2027.

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The '35 passing TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Last 30-rush game by NFL team' quiz

The '150-Rec.-Yard NFL teammates' quiz

The 'Most NFL QB rushing-TDs' quiz

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 12

Texans Rookie Could Be in Line for Increased Usage in Week 10

Through the first half of the 2026 season, the Houston Texans' rookie class has been a bit... underwhelming. While yes, Keylan Rutledge has emerged as a pleasant surprise on the Texans' offensive line, others around the rookie class have either underperformed, or simply haven't gotten utilized as a part of the game plan on a week-to-week basis.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Marvin Harrison Jr. Trade Trails Deshaun Watson and Joe Mixon Deals for Texans' Nick Caserio

DeMeco Ryans closed a postgame news conference in Nashville on Oct. 11 with a surprise: “We traded for Marvin Harrison.” A month later, the Houston Texans are 3-5, still winless at NRG Stadium, and the Marvin Harrison Jr.

Deshaun Watson News / Houston Texans on SI / November 12

Deshaun Watson Downplays Texans Reunion Ahead of Week 10 Matchup

The Houston Texans will get to see a pretty familiar face on the opposite sidelines this weekend as they'll be traveling to face the Cleveland Browns in Week 10, and that's former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson.

Alijah Huzzie News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 12

Jaguars Re-Signing CB Alijah Huzzie To PS

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Jaguars are re-signing CB Alijah Huzzie to the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Huzzie, 25, signed with the Texans as an undrafted free agent out of North Carolina following the 2025 draft.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 12

Texans Week 10 Consensus Power Rankings: Optimism Starting to Build

The Houston Texans sit at 3-5 with nine games to go on their 2026 regular season schedule. And while they might still be sitting under a .500 record, it seems that the stock for this Texans team is on its way up after their latest win over the LA Chargers.

Mike Tomlin News / Yardbarker / November 12

Mike Tomlin explains stepping down as Steelers HC

Mike Tomlin explains stepping down as Steelers head coach after playoff loss to Texans

Tomlin guided the Steelers to one Super Bowl championship from 2007 through the 2025 season, and he never finished a campaign with a losing record.

Mike Tomlin doesn't close the door on possibly returning to coaching as Panthers rumor surfaces

Steelers' trade-deadline inaction linked with 'uncertain future' at quarterback

Steelers weighed WR upgrades but protected valuable draft capital

The 'Most playoff starts by an NFL QB' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Texans Record Prediction: Picking Every Game Left on the 2026 Schedule

C.J. Stroud threw five touchdown passes in a 44-22 win over the Chargers, and the Houston Texans came out of their bye looking like the team many expected in August.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Can a Healthy Defense Fuel Texans' Playoff Push After Rough Start? CBS Sports Analyst Explains

The Houston Texans have little room for mistakes as they enter the second half of the season. At 3-5, Houston must build a winning run to stay in the AFC postseason race.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 11

Browns HC explains starting Watson over Sanders vs. Texans

Browns' Todd Monken explains starting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Watson entered the NFL's concussion protocol following the Browns' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 1. That resulted in Sanders starting for Cleveland against the New Orleans Saints on Nov. 8.

Browns' Todd Monken declines to confirm that Deshaun Watson will start over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Browns starting Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Browns' Deshaun Watson 'never doubted' he'd start over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans, addresses facing former team

The 'NFL MVPs' quiz

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / November 10

Texans' Tank Dell showcases his immense potential in Week 9 win

After missing nearly two years with a devastating knee injury, Dell stamped his name in the Comeback Player of the Year conversation.

Browns reportedly plan to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

The 'Most INTs in an NFL playoff game' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 9

Browns reportedly plan to start Watson over Sanders vs. Texans

Browns reportedly plan to start Deshaun Watson over Shedeur Sanders vs. Texans

Watson entered the NFL's concussion protocol after he reported symptoms following Cleveland's 27-6 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on Nov. 1.

Browns' Todd Monken leaves door open for continuing to start Shedeur Sanders over Deshaun Watson after loss to Saints

'He's gonna be the future': Bill Cowher thinks Browns should name Shedeur Sanders as QB1 after loss to Saints

Shedeur Sanders experience was on full display in OT loss to Saints

The 'AP Defensive Rookie of the Year' quiz

Braden Smith News / Pro Football Rumors / November 8

Texans’ Draft Plans To Hinge On Week 9 Result; Braden Smith Could Be Available

The Texans enter Sunday’s action with a record of just 2-5. Houston managed to rebound after a poor start last year, and efforts to do so again in 2026 will be made over the coming weeks.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / November 6

Texans defensive struggles leave analyst from The Athletic admitting misread

For a piece published on Friday morning, The Athletic's senior writers Mike Sando, Jourdan Rodrigue, Ted Nguyen, and Daniel Popper analyzed what they've got wrong through the first eight weeks of the 2026 NFL regular season.

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. shares odd praise for Chargers' Justin Herbert after 'seeing ghosts' jab

Chargers chase breakthrough against hot-and-cold Texans

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz