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The Houston Texans are heading into Week 7 against the New York Giants with hopes of firing off their third straight win after back-to-back encouraging wins being stamped in the books.

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Texans WR Tank Dell Opens Up About Return After Devastating Knee Injury

Tank Dell is ready to celebrate his return to the football field, no matter how many yards he gains on his first catch. The Houston Texans wide receiver is set to play Sunday against the New York Giants, marking his first game since suffering a devastating knee injury in December 2024.

Jamal Hill News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 22

Jaguars Signing LB Jamal Hill

Aaron Wilson of KPRC reports the Jaguars are signing former Texans LB Jamal Hill to the practice squad after he cleared waivers. Hill, 25, was an honorable mention All-PAC 12 in 2020 at Oregon.

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How many of the most recent NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards in a game for each team can you name in five minutes?

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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

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Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz

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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.

Houston Texans News / ESPN / October 22

Kyrie explains offer to pay Al-Shaair's fine: 'You have to stand up'

Azeez Al-Shaair was fined after he wore the name Hind Rajab on his eye black during the Texans' season opener.

Houston Texans News / Stadium Rant / October 22

Houston Texans’ Playoff Chances: 3 Reasons Why They Are Still Alive

After four straight losses to begin the year, the Houston Texans’ playoff chances looked all but over. Now, after back-to-back victories, the squad looks rejuvenated.

Jawhar Jordan News / Athlon Sports / October 22

Jawhar Jordan Injury Update: Why is the Texans RB Placed on Injured List?

The Houston Texans elevated running back Jawhar Jordan from the practice squad for their Week 6 matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars, and he made the opportunity count.

C.J. Stroud News / Total Pro Sports / October 22

Travis Hunter Used The Nastiest Trick To Fool CJ Stroud Into An Interception — Now He’s Telling His Secret

Travis Hunter continues to make noise in the 2026 NFL season. The cornerback/wide receiver returned to action after a knee injury cut his rookie season short and he hasn’t lost a step.

Tank Dell News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Texans’ Tank Dell excited to showcase his ‘passion’ in 1st game since 2024 vs. Giants

The Houston Texans sent shockwaves by landing Marvin Harrison Jr. via the Arizona Cardinals. But another Texans wideout will soon have his 2026 debut with the team.

Houston Texans News / TWSN / October 21

Woody Marks Could Turn a Bigger Workload Into a Week 7 Fantasy Breakout

As David Montgomery continues to deal with his injury it leaves Woody Marks set up in a spot where he can excel not only just on the field for the Houston Texans, but in fantasy football lineups as well.

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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.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 21

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Shrugs Off Giants' Decision to Start J.J. McCarthy

Heading into the Houston Texans' Week 7 matchup against the New York Giants, the opposition has made an eye-catching shake-up at their quarterback position.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Texans’ C.J. Stroud Earns AFC Honor After Jaguars Win

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has earned AFC Offensive Player of the Week honors after leading his team to a dramatic win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London.

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David Montgomery News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Texans Announce RB Move After David Montgomery News

The Houston Texans offense has been excellent all season long. Despite their 2-4 record, there is hope that Houston will turn it around and go for it this year given how well C.J.

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

Wyatt Teller News / Athlon Sports / October 21

Will the Texans Trade Wyatt Teller? His First Season in Houston Hasn't Gone to Plan

When Wyatt Teller signed with the Houston Texans in March, he was supposed to bring a Pro Bowl edge to the interior of the line in front of C.J. Stroud.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 21

Texans Making Two Practice Squad Moves

According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are signing LB Kenneth Murray Jr. to the practice squad on Wednesday and placing RB Jawhar Jordan on the practice

NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

Giants reportedly make JJ McCarthy decision after Jameis Winston benching

The New York Giants had a decision to make as far as the starting quarterback goes, but it looks like it will be JJ McCarthy. McCarthy replaced Jameis Winston in the Week 6 loss to the New Orleans Saints, and now ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler reported that McCarthy will start for the Giants in Week 7 against the Houston Texans.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Why Giants reportedly are starting McCarthy over Winston

Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans

McCarthy went 11-of-21 passing for 243 yards with a touchdown, and he led three scoring drives in what became a 34-27 defeat to the Saints in Week 6.

Giants part ways with RB Najee Harris amid trade whispers regarding Colts' Jonathan Taylor

Giants' John Harbaugh has one thing going for him despite recent slump

'Do something': John Harbaugh sends message to Cam Skattebo, Giants running backs

The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Will Eagles be sellers at the NFL trade deadline?

The Philadelphia Eagles (2-4) seem headed into a transition year after franchise quarterback Jalen Hurts was diagnosed with blood clots and placed on injured reserve. Will that lead to the team shaking things up at the deadline?

Three surprising players the Eagles could trade after disastrous start

Three potential trade proposals for Eagles RB Saquon Barkley

Why Eagles won't be punished by NFL for Jalen Hurts blood clot situation

Report addresses relationship between Eagles' Jalen Hurts, GM Howie Roseman amid blood clot situation

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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

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 20

Texans Cut LB Jamal Hill, Make Four PS Moves

The Houston Texans have waived LB Jamal Hill, per the NFL’s Official Transaction Wire. The Texans also signed DT Kyonte Hamilton and DB Collin Wright to the practice squad, and released DT Aaron Graves and QB Mark Gronowski from the practice squad.

Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 19

Texans' Tank Dell to make long-awaited return in Week 7

For the first time in almost two full years, the Houston Texans will have Dell on the field for game action.

Marvin Harrison Jr. shows what he can provide to Texans in debut

C.J. Stroud-Marvin Harrison Jr. connection a work in progress, but could soon click for surging Texans

C.J. Stroud pumps life into Texans in pivotal win over Jaguars

The 'Rookie 100-yard receiving leaders' quiz

Houston Texans News / TWSN / October 18

Marvin Harrison Jr. Week 6 Fantasy Football Takeaways (Texans Debut)

One of the biggest storylines in the NFL for Week 6 was Marvin Harrison Jr. making his Houston Texans’ debut. Below, we’ll break down the key takeaways and what it means for fantasy football.

C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / October 18