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Seahawks adding running back depth with signing of Joe Mixon

Joe Mixon hasn't taken a snap in an NFL game since January 18, 2025, when he rushed for 88 yards and a touchdown in the postseason. Injuries caused him to miss the entire 2025 season, and it was unclear whether he'd ever play another down in the NFL.

Seahawks place RB Jadarian Price (chest) on injured reserve

Jadarian Price injury could be major blow to Seahawks’ rushing attack

Four storylines no one saw coming after four weeks in NFL season

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

Tyreek Hill News / Houston Texans on SI / October 5

Why a Texans-Tyreek Hill Signing Makes Sense — and Why It Doesn't

The Houston Texans could be among the teams paying attention to the latest Tyreek Hill news surfacing after the events of Week 4. According to ESPN's Adam Schefter, the agent of free agent Tyreek Hill, Drew Rosenhaus, is setting up visits for the veteran wide receiver this week to begin negotiating a deal.

Houston Texans News / The Spun / October 5

The 0-4 Texans Are A Top 10 Team In 'Objective' NFL Power Rankings After Week 4

The winless, 0-4 Houston Texans are a Top 10 team in the latest “objective” NFL power rankings following Week 4 of the 2026 regular season. Week 4 will actually wrap up on Monday evening, with the Saints vs.

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

How many of the NFL running backs of the Super Bowl Era (since 1966) to catch at least 20 touchdowns in their career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Running back receiving-leaders' quiz

The '2 rushing, 1 passing-TD games' quiz

The 'Most 1K-yard seasons by team' quiz

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

Four storylines no one saw coming after four weeks in NFL season

Though the 2026 NFL season is just four weeks old, it's produced plenty of narratives no one saw coming.

Underachieving defense is Texans' biggest problem right now

Panthers QB Bryce Young makes trust in Tetairoa McMillan clear after win over Lions

'SNF' takeaways: Bryce Young leads Panthers to upset win over Lions

Giants players make feelings on Jameis Winston, J.J. McCarthy chatter clear after win over Cardinals

Why Cam Skattebo was insulted ahead of Giants' win over Cardinals

The 'Most TD's through four games' quiz

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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.

Tank Dell News / Houston Texans on SI / October 5

Texans Open WR Tank Dell's Practice Window: What It Means & What's Next

After stretching four weeks into the 2026 NFL season, we've finally got an update from the Houston Texans on what's next for wide receiver Tank Dell as he looks to make his return to the field for the first time in over 20 months.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 5

NFL Analyst Reveals Why the 0-4 Texans Are Better Than Their Record

Another winnable game got away from the Houston Texans. They fell to 0-4 after the Cowboys rallied for a 34-30 victory Sunday. Houston led 30-27 with just 2:23 remaining, but Dallas marched 74 yards for the winning touchdown.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 5

Texans' Snap Counts vs. Cowboys: What Stood Out in Week 4 Loss

The Houston Texans have now lost the first four games on their 2026 schedule after the events of Week 4's loss to the Dallas Cowboys, 30-34. And in the

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Texans Week 4 Snap Count Observations: Highest Numbers in Loss to Cowboys and Analysis

The Houston Texans fell to 0-4 after the Dallas Cowboys rallied for a 34-30 win Sunday. Houston led 30-27 with just over two minutes remaining, but Dak Prescott and CeeDee Lamb produced the decisive 74-yard touchdown drive.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 5

Texans' Defense Gets Much-Needed Lifeline as Rookie Returns From Injury

The Houston Texans have been hit with several injuries on both sides of the ball across the first quarter of their 2026 season en route to their gloomy 0-3 start.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 5

Texans Fall to Cowboys, 30-34: The Good, Bad and Ugly From Week 4

The Houston Texans are now at a brutal 0-4 record on the 2026 season after dropping their Week 4 matchup against the Dallas Cowboys, 30-34. It's a record

NFL News / Yardbarker

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.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

Update on Ryans hot-seat rumors emerge after Texans' loss

Update on DeMeco Ryans hot-seat rumors emerge after Texans lose to Cowboys, fall to 0-4

What was advertised to be an elite Houston defense was torched by Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb to the tune of 17 receptions for 189 yards on Sunday.

CeeDee Lamb reveals mindset after career-high performance in Cowboys' win over Texans

Underachieving defense is Texans' biggest problem right now

CeeDee Lamb saves Cowboys from 1-3 start with incredible outing vs. Texans

The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 5

3 Key Takeaways From Texans' 34-30 Loss to Cowboys

The Houston Texans had the Dallas Cowboys on the ropes twice but still walked away with a 34-30 loss at home. Houston led by 10 points at halftime and took a 30-27 lead with just 2:23 left, only for Dallas to answer with the game-winning touchdown.

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The 'NFL RB TD-catch leaders' quiz

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Houston Texans News / TWSN / October 5

Houston Texans’ Defensive Regression Is Becoming Impossible to Ignore

The Houston Texans‘ defense built a reputation and was one of the most dominant and feared units heading into the 2026 NFL season. However, things have completely changed as that unit is now regressing.

NFL News / Yardbarker / October 5

CeeDee Lamb reveals mindset after career-high performance in Cowboys' win over Texans

Lamb produced a performance worthy of Offensive Player of the Year Award votes.

CeeDee Lamb saves Cowboys from 1-3 start with incredible outing vs. Texans

NFL Week 4 winners, losers: CeeDee Lamb dominates; Justin Herbert flops again

Underachieving defense is Texans' biggest problem right now

The 'NFL completion-leaders by season' quiz

C.J. Stroud News / HITC / October 5

CJ Stroud drops iPhone comparison about Houston Texans after 0-4 start to season

The Houston Texans suffered their fourth defeat of the season as they were beaten 34-30 by their state rivals, the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. In a game of two halves, the Texans went into the break with a 10-point lead.

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / October 5

Nico Collins Shares Thoughts After Texans' Heartbreaking Loss in Week 4

The Houston Texans came agonisingly close to their first win of the season but fell to the Dallas Cowboys 34-30 on Sunday. Houston led by 10 points at halftime and regained a 30-27 advantage late in the fourth quarter, only for Dallas to drive 74 yards and score the winning touchdown with 40 seconds left.

C.J. Stroud News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

CJ Stroud makes interesting ‘iPhone’ remark amid Texans’ brutal 0-4 start

The Houston Texans have a lot of soul-searching to do after remaining winless in four games. The Texans fell short against the Dallas Cowboys, 34-30, at Reliant Stadium on Sunday.

DeMeco Ryans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 5

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans pins brutal Cowboys loss firmly on vaunted defense

DeMeco Ryans heavily criticized the defensive performance his Houston Texans squad had in their 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday afternoon. Ryans has been a head coach in the NFL since 2023, going through his fourth year at the helm with the Texans.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 5

DeMeco Ryans Sends Message on C.J. Stroud After Texans' Loss to Cowboys

Houston Texans came within seconds of their first win of the season but fell to the Dallas Cowboys 34-30 at home. The Texans led 30-27 with just over two minutes remaining before Dak Prescott engineered a 74-yard touchdown drive, capped by a 12-yard pass to CeeDee Lamb with 40 seconds left.