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One Texans Offensive Lineman is Turning Doubters Into Believers

Even after the Houston Texans made wholesale changes across their offensive line in the offseason as an attempt to make up for the fact that the unit was one of the worst in the NFL in 2024, there wasn't much more than lukewarm optimism that the group would actually be improved in 2025.

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Texans Open as Betting Underdogs vs. Seahawks in Week 7

The betting lines for Week 7 of the NFL season have officially opened following this weekend's action, where the Houston Texans find themselves as slight underdogs to the Seattle Seahawks for their Monday Night Football duel.

Jalen Pitre News / Houston Texans on SI / October 12

Texans GM Perfectly Describes Jalen Pitre in Two Words

The Houston Texans' defense has had a handful of strong standouts through the first six weeks of action that have established their unit among one of the best in the NFL, allowing the lowest points to opposing offenses from Weeks 1-5 with an average of 12.2 points per game.

Davis Mills News / Toro Times / October 12

Who Was Calling About Davis Mills During the Texans' Bye Week?

We're less than one month out from the November 4th trade deadline, and teams around the league have begun getting a little more active on the phones over the last week or two.

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DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 12

Texans' DeMeco Ryans Sends Clear Message During Bye Week

The Houston Texans are going into their Week 6 bye in third place in the AFC South, two games behind the Jacksonville Jaguars and Indianapolis Colts. While the Texans' three-game losing streak to start the season put the team in a hole, head coach DeMeco Ryans isn't concerned quite yet about Houston's position in the standings.

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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.

Arch Manning salvages season with Red River Rivalry win

Manning taunted Oklahoma fans

Bijan Robinson has a simple message for Texas QB Manning

Ty Simpson has Heisman moment in road win at No. 14 Missouri

Penn State QB Drew Allar's season comes to an end after injury

Xavier Hutchinson News / Houston Texans on SI / October 11

Xavier Hutchinson Shines Light on Texans’ Most Underrated Defender

The Houston Texans' bread and butter to their success through five weeks of the 2025 season hinges upon their defensive prowess and their all-around talent on that side of the ball.

Breece Hall News / Houston Texans on SI / October 11

Texans WR On Board With Potential Breece Hall Trade

As the NFL trade deadline creeps up in just under a month, there's bound to be a few big names floating around in league rumors as a potential mid-season mover to keep an eye on.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

Texans DB Opens Up After Playing First NFL Game in 4 Years

In the midst of the Houston Texans' second-straight victory of the new season against the Baltimore Ravens, shutting them out in dominant fashion, 44-10, it also marked the first time back on an NFL field since 2021 for former first round pick, cornerback Damon Arnette.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 10

ESPN Analyst Affirms What Texans Fans Have Been Saying For Weeks

If you're a frequent reader here at Toro Times, then you've likely noticed that over the last few weeks, I've been touting the Houston Texans defense and

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

Numbers Indicate Texans Still Face Uphill Playoff Battle

After the Houston Texans started their season off on a cold spell with three straight losses and an 0-3 record to sit at the bottom of the standings, their playoff chances started to look extremely bleak looking forward to the remainder of the year.

Nick Caserio News / Toro Times / October 10

Nick Caley Gets Bye Week Evaluation From Texans General Manager Nick Caserio

As the Houston Texans regroup during their Week 6 bye, there are practically no unanswered questions about the team's defense. By any measure, Houston's D has been as dominant as expected.

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The 25 best single-game rushing performances in NFL playoff history

To go with Yardbarker's offerings on the best playoff passing and receiving performances, here are the top rushing games in NFL postseason history.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

Texans’ C.J. Stroud Rockets Up NFL QB Rankings

The Houston Texans have seen their offensive efficiency surge across their past two weeks of action, and it's in large part due to some steps forward from quarterback C.J.

Christian Harris News / Pro Football Rumors / October 10

Trade Candidate: Christian Harris

Through his first three seasons with the Texans, Christian Harris totaled 26 starts. Now a pending free agent, the linebacker’s role has declined sharply in 2025, leading to questions about his future.

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Nick Chubb News / Houston Texans on SI / October 10

Texans GM Praises RB Nick Chubb’s Early Impact

Without the services of Joe Mixon in the offense, the Houston Texans have had to turn to the combination of late offseason free agent signing Nick Chubb and fourth-round rookie Woody Marks for the first quarter of the 2025 season— a duo that, to this point, has remained relatively stout.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 9

Former NFL QB Praises Texans’ Defense as One of League’s Best

While the Houston Texans' offense has had its early ups and downs through the first quarter of the NFL season, their defensive side of the ball has remained an all-around force.

Joe Mixon News / EssentiallySports / October 9

Texans GM Gives Mixed Signals on Injured Joe Mixon After Concerning Rehab Update

After a 0-3 start and struggles in the O-line, the Houston Texans are entering the bye week with 2 back-to-back wins and a good reason to “reset,” as head coach DeMeco Ryans said.

Arthur Maulet News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 8

Lions Signing CB Arthur Maulet

According to Cameron Wolfe, the Lions are signing veteran CB Arthur Maulet to a practice squad contract. Maulet typically has played slot corner and will

C.J. Gardner-Johnson News / Larry Brown Sports / October 7

C.J. Gardner-Johnson has signed with a new team

Former Super Bowl champion CJ Gardner-Johnson has joined a new team roughly two weeks after being released by the Houston Texans. Gardner-Johnson is signing with the Baltimore Ravens’ practice squad.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 7