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DeMeco Ryans Has Texans Thriving After Early Adversity

After beginning this season off with a brutal 0-3 record to start, the Houston Texans are suddenly a ten-win team who just about nobody will want to face come playoff time.

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Texans DB Teases Possible Injury Return

It looks like the Houston Texans could potentially be getting some reinforcements in the secondary in the coming weeks. Injured Texans rookie safety Jaylen Reed recently posted a picture to his Instagram story, seemingly hinting at a possible injury return.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / December 26

Texans LT Aireontae Ersery Undergoes Thumb Surgery; Questionable For Week 17

Winners of seven straight, the Texans may go without both starting offensive tackles in a pivotal meeting with the Chargers in Week 17. Left tackle Aireontae Ersery underwent surgery on a broken thumb on Tuesday, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 26

Texans’ Trent Brown ruled out vs. Chargers, another CJ Stroud protector questionable

The Houston Texans (10-5) have turned themselves into a legitimate AFC contender after winning seven consecutive games, but all of their momentum could come to a screeching halt if their offensive line regresses back to its previously putrid form.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 26

Vikings' win over Lions featured historically inept passing performance

The Minnesota Vikings played the role of spoiler on Christmas. Their 23-10 win over the Detroit Lions officially eliminated their divisional rival from playoff contention.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 25

Texans Rule Out Starting OT for Chargers Game

The Houston Texans are gearing up to face the LA Chargers in a huge AFC matchup on Saturday, also setting up a potential wildcard preview. The Texans, however, will not be at full strength in Los Angeles.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 25

Texans Place LB Jake Hansen On IR, Sign CB Alijah Huzzie To PS

The Houston Texans officially signed CB Alijah Huzzie to their from practice squad on Thursday and placed LB Jake Hansen on injured reserve, per Aaron Wilson. Hansen, 27, wound up going undrafted in 2022 out of Illinois.

Justin Herbert News / Houston Texans on SI / December 25

Texans’ Physicality Raises Major Questions for Justin Herbert

The Houston Texans will be tasked with handling another elite quarterback for their coming matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17, facing up against the one and only Justin Herbert, who's put together his second Pro Bowl campaign through the motions of this season.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Five Texans Remain Held Out From Practice Before Chargers Game

The Houston Texans have completed their second practice before facing off against the Los Angeles Chargers for Week 17, where five players wound up sitting out of the action, and others saw their status upgraded from yesterday's session.

Will Anderson News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans’ Will Anderson Focused on Super Bowl, Not Pro Bowl

The Houston Texans' roster was able to claim four Pro Bowl selections for this season's endeavors, with one of those names being none other than third-year edge rusher Will Anderson Jr., navigating to his second nod of his career, and back-to-back selections after his first in 2024.

Derek Stingley News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans' Derek Stingley Wins Award After First NFL Pick-Six

Houston Texans' star cornerback Derek Stingley got some extra hardware to go with his first NFL pick six vs. the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16. According

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 24

Texans vs. Chargers bold predictions for Week 17 clash

The Houston Texans and Los Angeles Chargers will square off in a crucial Week 17 game at SoFi Stadium on December 27. Both teams are fighting for a better playoff spot, and the result could have a big impact on their late-season push.

Aireontae Ersery News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans OT Has Hand Surgery, Expected Back This Season

One starter on the Houston Texans' offensive line has undergone hand surgery following the events of their Week 16 game vs. the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC2, Texans starting left tackle Aireontae Ersery had surgery to repair a broken hand, though he is currently still expected to return this season.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 24

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on High Alert for Justin Herbert

Edging out Las Vegas Raiders quarterback Geno Smith on Sunday ended up becoming a slightly more difficult task than the Houston Texans had imagined at first.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 23

Texans’ Woody Marks gets huge injury update after missing Week 16

The Houston Texans are still battling for their spot in the playoffs. As they make their final push, the Texans are set to receive some pivotal reinforcements.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 23

Texans Announce Six PS Moves

The Houston Texans announced they have signed LB Power Echols, DT Leki Fotu and S Kaevon Merriweather to the practice squad In correspondence, the Texans have released CB Damon Arnette, CB Marcus Harris and S Brandon Hill from the practice squad.

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Houston Texans News / NFL Analysis Network / December 22

Houston Texans beat Raiders 23-21 to move to 10-5 and extend AFC playoff push

The Houston Texans beat the Las Vegas Raiders 23-21 to move to 10-5 and extend their win streak to seven games. Derek Stingley Jr. scored on a first-quarter interception return, Ka’imi Fairbairn made three field goals, and Nico Collins secured the win with a late sideline catch that closed out a narrow finish.

NFL News / Yardbarker / December 22

NFL Week 16 panic meter: Broncos, Texans show red flags

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NFL News / Field Level Media / December 21

Texans hand Raiders ninth straight loss, keep pace in division chase

Dalton Schultz caught a touchdown pass and set the Houston Texans' single-season record for catches by a tight end as they stopped the visiting Las Vegas Raiders 23-21 on Sunday to stay in contention for the AFC South title.

Houston Texans News / Total Apex Sports / December 21

Houston Texans Running Back Woody Marks Not Expected To Play In Week 16

If you were hoping to fire up the rookie sensation this week, you might want to grab a coffee and sit down. Woody Marks, who has been dealing with a nagging ankle issue, is officially trending toward the bench for Sunday’s showdown against the Raiders.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 20