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DeMeco Ryans not thinking about making history as the Texans attempt to make history

When the Houston Texans dropped their third consecutive game to begin the 2025 NFL season, their odds of making the Playoffs, according to ESPN's Football Power Index, were just 14%.

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Multiple Texans Seeking Historical Milestones on TNF vs. Bills

The 5-5 Houston Texans are searching for what could be a third-straight win in their past three games, with a primetime Thursday Night Football contest on the horizon, matching up vs.

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The '2022 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

How many of the starting quarterbacks to begin the 2022-23 NFL season can you name in five minutes?

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College players whose NFL draft stock has risen the most this season

NFL draft stock is fluid from the start of the college football season until it concludes. These 20 players have risen up draft boards in 2025 as a result of their strong start to the season.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 20

3 Bold Predictions for Texans' TNF Matchup vs. Bills

The 5-5 Houston Texans have a big challenge on their hands on a short week against the 7-3 Buffalo Bills for a Thursday Night Football showing; a game that'll be crucial for both sides to take advantage of for what lies ahead this season.

Joe Mixon News / Field Level Media / November 20

Report: Texans RB Joe Mixon (foot) not expected to return

The Houston Texans do not expect running back Joe Mixon to play this season as he continues to recover from an offseason foot injury, NFL Network reported Thursday.

Joe Mixon News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Texans RB Joe Mixon Not Expected To Play In 2025

NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports Texans RB Joe Mixon is not expected to play this season as he works back from a foot injury in the offseason. Rapoport adds Mixon will likely remain on the PUP list for the rest of the year, and the team will move forward with RBs Nick Chubb and Woody Marks.

Jalen Mills News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 20

Texans Elevating S Jalen Mills For Thursday Night Football

Per Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2, the Texans are expected to elevate S Jalen Mills and CB Ajani Carter for Week 12 against the Bills. Mills, 31, is a former seventh-round pick of the Eagles back in 2016.

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2026 first-round NFL mock draft: Three QBs in the top 10

With the month of September in the books, both the top college prospects and 2026 NFL draft order are coming into focus. Here's a look at our latest first-round NFL mock draft as of October 13, 2025.

NFL Draft intel: Five prospects on the rise — including Ole Miss' Trinidad Chambliss

Preseason evaluations of Garrett Nussmeier, Cade Klubnik were a huge miss for NFL Draft 'experts'

C.J. Stroud News / NFL Analysis Network / November 20

Houston’s defense will decide the Texans’ playoff fate while C.J. Stroud is injured

Houston’s defense will decide the Texans’ playoff fate. The Texans are chasing a playoff spot without their franchise quarterback, but that may not matter.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 20

Preview: Texans vs. Bills on Thursday Night Football

The Houston Texans are back in action on a short week for their Thursday Night Football matchup vs. the Buffalo Bills, coming in winning three of their past four games and presenting a rare opportunity for the Texans to reach over the .500 mark for the first time this season.

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NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / November 20

Texans Add Former Cowboys LB to Active Roster

The Houston Texans have claimed a free agent linebacker to add to their active roster. According to a team announcement, the Texans have claimed linebacker Damone Clark from the Dallas Cowboys, adding him to their 53-man roster.

Houston Texans News / EasySportz / November 20

The Houston Texans Must Face Reality if Buffalo Wins on Thursday

HOUSTON — It’s Thursday night under the bright lights, and the stakes couldn’t be higher for the Houston Texans. The Bills are rolling into NRG Stadium

Houston Texans News / The Lead / November 19

Texans Can Still Win Despite Continually Awful Offense

The Houston Texans have clawed their way back to a .500 record at 5-5 with a 16-13 win over the Tennessee Titans. This was another must-win game as they try to fight their way into the AFC playoff picture.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 19

Texans Legend Andre Johnson Shares Thoughts on Season So Far

The Houston Texans, now just over the halfway point of their 2025 campaign, have bounced back from a brutal start to the year by now rising to a 5-5 record heading into Week 12, and in turn, keep their playoff hopes that were once dead still alive for the coming weeks.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / November 19