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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / January 1
Texans' DeMeco Ryans Weighs In on Colts Starting Riley Leonard
Indianapolis Colts rookie quarterback Riley Leonard will take on his first-ever NFL start against the tall task that is the Houston Texans' elite defense, proven to be one of the best in the league throughout the course of this regular season.
NFL News / Field Level Media / January 1
Red-hot Texans focused on Colts with division control out of their hands
The Houston Texans will take aim at their ninth consecutive victory when they close the regular season against the sinking Indianapolis Colts on Sunday.
Aireontae Ersery News / Houston Texans on SI / January 1
Texans Get Good News on Injured Starting OT
The Houston Texans could be getting one of their starting offensive linemen back from injury during their Week 18 outing against the Indianapolis Colts.
The 'Leading receivers vs. each NFL team' quiz
How many of the NFL receivers to terrorize each team's fanbase the most in their career can you name in five minutes?
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Seven Texans Starters Miss Practice Ahead of Colts Game
The Houston Texans saw a handful of their starters on both sides of the ball not suiting up for the team's first practice of the week before facing off against the Indianapolis Colts.
The best passing performances from one NFL playoff run
Rule changes have made passing numbers easier to compile in the modern era, and the game's top quarterbacks have taken full advantage. While the heaviest hitters are represented here, some storied postseasons by slightly lesser-celebrated QBs remain entrenched in playoff annals as well.
Solomon Byrd News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 31
Texans Signed DE Solomon Byrd To Practice Squad
The Houston Texans officially signed DE Solomon Byrd to their practice squad on Wednesday, per the NFL Transactions wire. Byrd, 26, is a former seventh-round pick by the Texans in the 2024 NFL Draft out of USC.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Will Anderson Jr. Credits Texans' Underrated Team Culture
The number three has a certain amount of significance for stud pass rusher Will Anderson Jr., and also his band of Houston Texans teammates. Three years in the league have culminated in a hat trick of playoff appearances, the significance of which is certainly not lost on Anderson.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Texans Coordinator Poised to Get Head Coaching Interviews
The Houston Texans could have a coordinator on their staff bound to get some interviews for a promotion around the league. According to ESPN's Jeremy Fowler, Texans defensive coordinator Matt Burke is "poised" to get interviews for head coaching vacancies around the NFL this offseason after leading Houston's number-one ranked defense tis season.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Texans Win Streak Pushes Them Higher in Power Rankings
The Houston Texans are in the postseason after securing their eighth straight win against the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17 on the road. The victory
Tommy Townsend News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Texans Secure Fourth Player of the Week This Season
The Houston Texans have just found their way to yet another Player of the Week honors. thanks to their performance in Week 17 vs. the Los Angeles Chargers.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Ranking Five Potential Texans Opponents For Wild Card Weekend
The Houston Texans will be in the playoffs whether they win, lose, or draw in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts. The Texans have won eight straight games and are facing a Colts team that is giving Riley Leonard his first career NFL start at quarterback.
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.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 31
Texans Make Quiet Depth Chart Adjustment on Defense
The Houston Texans have made a subtle shift to their official depth chart heading into Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts, which could be a hint of what to expect in their secondary moving forward into the season.
DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 30
DeMeco Ryans Explains Texans’ Decision to Play Starters vs. Colts
This time of year across the landscape of the NFL, we often find that the finer balancing act of judging when to press the accelerator or put the brakes on suddenly becomes critical thinking.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 30
Texans Waive Second-Year DE From Active Roster
The Houston Texans have released a second-year defender from their roster to make room for the activation of wide receiver Justin Watson. According to an announcement from the Texans, defensive end Solomon Byrd has been released from the active roster.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / December 30
Texans Get Clarity on Colts’ Starting QB for Week 18
It looks like the Houston Texans won't get a chance to face off against 44-year-old Philip Rivers in Week 18 vs. the Indianapolis Colts after all. According
Justin Watson News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29
Texans Activated WR Justin Watson From IR
The Texans announced on Monday that they have activated WR Justin Watson from injured reserve. In a corresponding move, the team is waiving DE Solomon Byrd.
Joe Mixon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 29
Texans RB Joe Mixon Not Returning This Season
According to Aaron Wilson of KPRC, Texans RB Joe Mixon is not returning in the 2025 season. Mixon has been on the NFI list since the summer after suffering a foot/ankle injury.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 28
Why CJ Stroud, Will Anderson Jr. aren’t taking Texans playoff berth for granted
The Houston Texans beat the Los Angeles Chargers 20–16, moved to 11–5, pushed their winning streak to eight, and locked themselves squarely into the NFL Playoffs.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 27
Texans join 2018 team with history making 0-3 playoff berth
Don’t look now, but the Houston Texans are officially the team nobody wants to see in January. After stumbling out of the gate with a nightmare 0-3 start, DeMeco Ryans’ squad has completed the ultimate turnaround.
NFL News / Field Level Media / December 27
Texans clinch playoff berth by beating Chargers for 8th straight win
C.J. Stroud threw two long touchdown passes and the Houston Texans clinched a playoff berth with a 20-16 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers on Saturday afternoon at Inglewood, Calif.
NFL News / Larry Brown Sports / December 27
Texans’ rookie duo stuns Chargers with rare feat unseen in 87 years
The rookies brought the heat for the Houston Texans on Saturday. Houston entered its Week 17 assignment against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / December 27
Texans must ride defense after uneven offensive performance in playoff-clinching win
It wasn't pretty, but thanks to another stellar defensive effort, the Houston Texans (11-5) are headed back to the playoffs for the third consecutive season. And if this season is to end any differently than the previous two, that's the blueprint the team will need to follow.
Aireontae Ersery 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.
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.
The 'NFL rookie QBs to win a playoff game' quiz
Can you name every rookie quarterback to win an NFL playoff game in the Super Bowl era?
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