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Will Anderson Sends Texans Uplifting Message Amid Rough 2-4 Start

The Houston Texans will have a critical opportunity to take advantage of in Week 8 vs. the San Francisco 49ers to try and bounce back from the unfortunate events of Monday Night Football vs.

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Texans Rule Two Key Players Out vs. 49ers

The Houston Texans are getting ready for their Week 8 matchup against the San Francisco 49ers, but they will be without two key wide receivers for the game.

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The 'Active 3-passing-TD game leaders' quiz

There are 26 active NFL quarterbacks who have thrown three touchdowns in a game at least eight times. How many of them can you name in five minutes?

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DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans, Nick Caley Sound Off Amid Growing Questions

It's pretty hard to dance around the emerging scenario that's playing out within the inner mechanisms of the 2-4 Houston Texans. With every misfire and misstep on offense, the pressure is undoubtedly now seriously mounting on Texans embattled first-year offensive coordinator, Nick Caley.

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The most regrettable NFL coach firings of all time

Many teams have made missteps regarding a separation from a head coach or coordinator. Some have been straight firings, others de facto dismissals described as mutual separations.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

Texans Veteran Calls on Rookie WRs to Step Up

The Houston Texans wide receiver room could wind up looking a bit depeleted for Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. Not only is Christian Kirk still dealing with his lingering hamstring injury to keep him out of their prior showing vs.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 24

ESPN analyst compares Texans offseason approach to Al Davis' Raiders

The first third of the 2025 season has been a disappointment for the Houston Texans, who entered the year with hopes and expectations of winning a third consecutive AFC South division title.

NFL News / Toro Times / October 24

DeMeco Ryans delivers clear message on the importance of slowing down Christian McCaffrey

Anyone who has watched football or played fantasy football over the last eight years is well aware that San Francisco 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey is one of the best football players on the planet.

DeMeco Ryans News / Sporting News / October 24

ESPN insider connects 49ers to possible trade for Texans LB playing under DeMeco Ryans

The San Francisco 49ers need a linebacker and it just so happens their old friend, Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, likely has one available for trade ahead of the deadline.

C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / October 24

C.J. Stroud Says Confidence High as Ever Despite Texans' Struggles

The Houston Texans ended up coming out flat from their early 6 bye facing the Seattle Seahawks on a West Coast road trip for Monday Night Football, as C.J.

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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

Nico Collins News / Sporting News / October 24

Nico Collins injury update reveals expected status for Texans vs. 49ers in Week 8

Houston Texans wide receiver Nico Collins is battling a concussion ahead of the Week 8 game against the San Francisco 49ers. On Thursday, a report came out that revealed his expected status for the contest.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

Texans HC DeMeco Ryans Might Be Digging Into Dangerous Hole

Being stuck in a pretty dark 2-4 hole has rammed home some brutal truths to the Houston Texans. That state of darkness has only been intensified because the division leading 6-1 Indianapolis Colts look as slick as can be, and in all departments.

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Houston Texans News / The Lead / October 23

Texans Proved Offensive Woes Are the Norm, Not the Exception

The Houston Texans (2-4) continue to dig themselves into a hole they have shown they cannot get themselves out of. The late Monday Night Football loss proved that.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

Texans Blasted for Having NFL’s Worst Offseason

The 2-4 record through seven weeks of action is far from the ideal vision the Houston Texans front office had in mind when constructing this roster during a busy offseason.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 23

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans Raves About 49ers Star Christian McCaffrey

Heading into the Houston Texans' Week 8 matchup vs. the San Francisco 49ers, there will be one clear playmaker on the offensive end for this Texans defense that they'll have to contain in the best way possible in order to come out with a win: that's 49ers running back Christian McCaffrey.

Jaylin Noel News / Toro Times / October 23

Texans need Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel to go full Iowa State on Sunday

As the Houston Texans offense attempts to work its way through a prolonged identity crisis, an untimely and unfortunate wrinkle will make things even more difficult this Sunday when the San Francisco 49ers come to town.

Houston Texans News / Toro Times / October 23

CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans struggle to define Texans' offensive identity

Considering just how much turnover there was on the offensive side of the ball in Houston this offseason, it's not unreasonable or even surprising that there have been some struggles and growing pains across the Texans' first six games of the 2025 season.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 23

Texans will not fire OC Nick Caley

After two seasons with Bobby Slowik guiding their offense, the Texans made a coordinator change this offseason. Nick Caley was tapped as his replacement, setting up the former Patriots and Rams staffer to handle OC duties for the first time in his career.

C.J. Stroud News / Field Level Media / October 23

C.J. Stroud, Texans confident heading into meeting with injury-ravaged 49ers

A three-team tussle atop the NFC West figures to naturally play itself out by season's end. While the San Francisco 49ers have gained an early edge with victories against fellow 5-2 rivals Los Angeles and Seattle, right tackle Colton McKivitz knows a Week 8 visit to Houston offers a unique challenge.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 22

Texans interested in acquiring RB

With injured starter Joe Mixon uncertain to play in 2025, the Texans have interest in acquiring a running back before the Nov. 4 trade deadline, Dan Graziano of ESPN.com reports.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 22

The Texans' struggles go far beyond C.J. Stroud

Just two years removed from looking like the NFL's next big contender, the Texans are going the wrong direction.

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

Texans coach throws kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn under the bus over mistake

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DeMeco Ryans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 21

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans biting the bullet for dreadful offensive game vs. Seahawks

It’s hard to imagine how things could have gone worse for the Houston Texans on Monday night. There certainly was plenty of blame to go around. And head coach DeMeco Ryans decided to bite the bullet about the dreadful offensive game versus the Seahawks.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair could be suspended for his latest cheap shot

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was penalized yet again for unnecessary roughness on Monday night, and he is now facing another potential suspension because of his history.

Nico Collins News / Total Apex Sports / October 21

Nico Collins Injury Update: Houston Texans Star WR Exits Monday Night Football With Concussion

The Houston Texans’ Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks took a troubling turn when star Wide Receiver Nico Collins left the game with a head injury.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 21

Texans coach throws kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn under the bus over mistake

The Texans tried to stage a late-game comeback against the Seahawks on Monday night, and a mistake from veteran kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn made the task more difficult.

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 21

Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over Texans

'MNF' takeaways: Dominant defensive performance lifts Seahawks over gritty Texans

The Seattle Seahawks flexed their muscle with a dominant defensive performance in a 27-19 win over the Houston Texans in the second game of a "Monday Night Football" doubleheader.

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Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / October 20

Texans activate Denico Autry, Jaylen Reed

Shortly before their 21-day activations windows closed, both Denico Autry and Jaylen Reed are back in the fold. Both defenders were activated by the Houston Texans on Monday, per a team announcement.