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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

3 Concerning Texans Stats That Need to Improve After the Bye Week

The Houston Texans are a 2-5 football team heading into their Week 8 bye. Needless to be said, there's much work to be done heading into the second half of the season if the Texans want to get back on track for a similar late-season run like they put together around this time last year.

Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

Should Texans Trade WR Nico Collins? Here's What It Would Cost

The Houston Texans have seen a few big trades circle around them in the AFC South in recent days. The Indianapolis Colts traded away Quenton Nelson and DeForest Buckner–– and there could be more pieces on the move sooner rather than later.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29

NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?

We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?

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Jaylin Noel News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29

Jaylin Noel Injury Could Mean Bigger Role for One Texans WR

The Houston Texans are likely to be without one of their biggest bright spots on the offensive side of the ball for the remainder of this season, as it was announced that wide receiver Jaylin Noel would be placed on injured reserve with a turf toe injury on Wednesday.

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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 / Athlon Sports / October 29

Texans Stock Watch:

Through seven games, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. has recorded 7.5 sacks, the most in the NFL at the Week 7 mark. He has become the Houston Texans’ most reliable defensive playmaker, but his production has not been enough to cover for a secondary that has allowed too many explosive plays.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Texans Stock Watch: C.J. Stroud Shines Top Five in Passing Yards Despite a 2-5 Record

The Houston Texans entered their bye week at 2-5 after losing four games by narrow margins. Their offense has been inconsistent, yet Stroud remains a bright spot; he has thrown for 1,867 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception through seven games.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 29

Here's Why Texans Expected to Be in Buy Mode Despite 2-5 Start

The Houston Texans have lost four games on the final possession, and their overtime defeat to the New York Giants exposed familiar problems. General manager Nick Caserio has acknowledged that the team needs to improve, but he has resisted making knee-jerk decisions.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28

Texans Sign Former Cowboys RB Amid Backfield Depth Concerns

The Houston Texans have made a new addition to their backfield on Wednesday despite being in the middle of their Week 8 bye. And that signing just so happens to have come via waivers from their in-state neighbors in the Dallas Cowboys.

Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season

The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.

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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.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28

Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado

The Houston Texans announced they have placed WR Jaylin Noel on injured reserve. He has a turf toe injury that he’s dealing with and will miss at least

C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28

Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.

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NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28

J.J. Watt launched a Hurricane Harvey relief fund in 2017 with a $200,000 goal; it raised $41.6 million, the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history

J.J. Watt wanted to raise $200,000 for people affected by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Instead, the Houston Texans defensive star helped generate $41.6 million, creating what his foundation described as the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 28

ESPN Trade Deadline Grades Reveal Why Marvin Harrison Jr. Gamble Might Not Fix Texans' Offense

Houston Texans needed another reliable weapon for C.J. Stroud after Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL injury. At the same time, Nico Collins missed time with a hamstring injury.

Braden Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 28

Texans' Offensive Line Woes Are Building an Urgent Case for Braden Smith's Return

Through seven games, the Houston Texans have fallen to 2-5 after their 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants. Penalties, inconsistent run blocking and problems converting short-yardage situations continue to stall drives.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 27

Texans not closing door on intriguing RB amid David Montgomery injury

The Houston Texans have failed to establish their running game over the last couple of years, which is limiting the offense and ultimately hampering the team’s playoff pursuit during the 2026 season.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26

Texans panic meter: Can Houston’s defense rediscover elite 2025 form after another brutal performance?

Oh my, the Houston Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams. And silly penalties are part of the problem. The panic meter is bulging.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26