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Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 21
Texans’ DeMeco Ryans, Houston could care less about Fernando Mendoza’s Indiana accolades
Fernando Mendoza could solve the world’s problems, and Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans still wouldn’t sound too impressed by the Las Vegas Raiders rookie quarterback’s resume.
NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Training camp star’s offseason hype unravels with brutal drops vs. Texans
There were a few rookie mishaps to come out of the Las Vegas Raiders’ preseason game against the Houston Texans on Thursday. QB Fernando Mendoza threw an interception that resulted in an 80-yard touchdown by LB Wade Woodaz.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders HC Klint Kubiak takes some blame for Fernando Mendoza's pick-six vs. Texans
Games like this are why Las Vegas is taking a calm, patient approach with Mendoza.
Houston Texans News / TWSN / August 20
David Montgomery Will Not Be the Houston Texans' 2026 RB1
After trading for David Montgomery back in March, many simply assumed that he would be the Houston Texans RB1 this year. That said, I’m not sure that will be the case.
25 stories to keep an eye on in NFL training camps
The opening of 2026 NFL training camp brings big hope for all 32 fan bases. These are the 25 developments to watch as we progress toward Week 1.
C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
ESPN gives bounce-back CJ Stroud prediction ending in massive contract with Texans
The New England Patriots earned a surprise Super Bowl appearance last season, and after they suffered a straightforward loss versus the Seattle Seahawks, an unfortunate narrative crystalized.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 20
Raiders QB Fernando Mendoza gets welcome-to-the-NFL moment against Texans defense
It might have only been a preseason game, but Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Fernando Mendoza had a chance to start his first NFL game on Thursday night against the Houston Texans.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Ian Rapoport makes Texans WR ‘bet’ after Jayden Higgins injury. How about Kayshon Boutte, Brandon Aiyuk?
A crushing injury to Houston Texans wide receiver Jayden Higgins could impact the fantasy statures of CJ Stroud or Nico Collins. But what will the Texans do about the loss?
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Texans’ 3 best options to replace Jayden Higgins via trade or free agency
The injury bug has prevented the Houston Texans’ passing attack from reaching its fullest potential. C.J. Stroud burst onto the scene as a rookie, even leading the league in both touchdown-to-interception ratio and passing yards per game, something that only Joe Montana and Tom Brady had done before.
NFL News / EssentiallySports / August 20
Raiders vs. Texans: 6 Things That Could Define the Preseason Showdown Between Two Fascinating Rosters
It’s hard for NFL fans to get engaged in the preseason because it doesn’t count. Their favorite teams may not be running the most complex plays and keeping everything vanilla.
The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026
Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 20
4 Texans Players With Most to Gain in Second Preseason Game vs. Raiders
The Houston Texans are on the cusp of their second preseason game before the 2026 season, facing off against the Las Vegas Raiders on Thursday night, where they'll likely see a glimpse of this year's No.
Jayden Higgins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Giants insider teases possibility of Texans trade after Jayden Higgins’ ACL injury
The New York Giants have an abundance of wide receivers on the roster, even after cutting JuJu Smith-Schuster. That means the team has the ammo to make a trade and bring in a player in a position of need or additional draft capital.
C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / August 20
Is C.J. Stroud playing tonight in Texans-Raiders preseason game?
The Houston Texans’ offense took a big hit this week. Wide receiver Jayden Higgins suffered a torn ACL that will keep him out for the upcoming season. The injury casts a shadow over the unit led by C.J.
Jayden Higgins News / Stadium Rant / August 20
Jayden Higgins Out For 2026: Who Replaces Him In Houston?
Jayden Higgins out for 2026 after tearing his ACL, both NFL Network and multiple other outlets confirmed this week, dealing an early and significant blow to the Houston Texans’ receiving corps.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / August 20
Where to Watch, Stream Texans vs. Raiders Preseason Game
The Houston Texans are back on for the second game of their preseason action on Thursday night, facing up against the Las Vegas Raiders, coming off a loss in the Texans' preseason debut last week, when they dropped a 7-28 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / August 19
AFC Notes: Will Anderson Jr., Keenan Allen, Colts, Texans
Colts WR Keenan Allen said that his familiarity with HC Shane Steichen was a big factor in his joining the team over offers from other franchises. (Boyd) The Texans have crashed out of the AFC Divisional Round for the last three years.
NFL News / Yardbarker / August 19
Why Raiders' Kirk Cousins was angry with Maxx Crosby before practice scuffle
Ahead of the Las Vegas Raiders' preseason opener on Aug. 13, QB Kirk Cousins and pass-rusher Maxx Crosby got into a bit of a scuffle during practice. This week, Cousins explained what happened and why.
C.J. Stroud News / Action Network / August 20
Houston Texans Season Preview: Time Ticking for Stroud to Breakout
Houston enters 2026 as the market’s pick to win the AFC South, riding one of the league’s best defenses and a head coach in DeMeco Ryans who has made the playoffs in each of his three seasons.
Keylan Rutledge News / The Lead / August 18
Keylan Rutledge Is Going to Will Texans to Super Bowl LXI
The NFL’s worst-kept secret is that the Houston Texans have the league’s best defense and an offense that struggles mightily to keep up with its counterpart.
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / August 17
C.J. Stroud slammed with big concern ahead of make-or-break season
He's regressed tremendously every year from his impressive rookie campaign, and with so many weapons for the passing game, the numbers shouldn't be as pedestrian as they've been.
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