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Are Texans about to ‘go on a run?’ Jason McCourty makes the case

Are Texans about to ‘go on a run?’ Jason McCourty makes the case

NFL teams that start the season 0-2 have significantly reduced odds of winning the Super Bowl. In fact, only three have gone on a championship run after losing back-to-back games to start the year.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 23
Former Houston Oilers Star Has Reportedly Died

Former Houston Oilers Star Has Reportedly Died

Zeke Moore, a durable Pro Bowl cornerback who spent his entire professional career with the Houston Oilers, died Tuesday. He was 82. The cause of death was not immediately available.

Nico Collins News / Athlon Sports / September 23
Texans Get Major Nico Collins Update Ahead of Week 3

Texans Get Major Nico Collins Update Ahead of Week 3

The Houston Texans faced a harsh reality last week against the Cincinnati Bengals with Nico Collins out of their lineup. Houston failed to score a touchdown, losing by a final score of 20-6 and falling to 0-2 on the season.

M.J. Stewart News / Houston Texans on SI / September 23
Texans S M.J. Stewart Returns to Practice: What It Means for the Secondary

Texans S M.J. Stewart Returns to Practice: What It Means for the Secondary

The Houston Texans could be getting some reinforcements within their secondary relatively soon. That's because their veteran safety, M.J. Stewart, officially returned to practice on Wednesday leading up to Week 3's matchup vs.

Kansas City Chiefs News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the 46 NFL quarterbacks to throw for 300 yards and three touchdowns in the same game at least 10 times in their career can you name in six minutes?

The 'NFL total passing-TD leaders' quiz
The '6-Passing-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL season TD-pass leaders' quiz
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 23
How Late-Season Good News Could Reenergize the Houston Texans

How Late-Season Good News Could Reenergize the Houston Texans

Houston Texans placed wide receiver Tank Dell on injured reserve before the season, making him ineligible to return until Week 5. He missed the entire 2025 season after suffering a dislocated knee and multiple ligament injuries against the Chiefs in December 2024.

NFL News / Yardbarker
Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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 / September 23
NFL Analyst Admits His Texans Super Bowl Pick Is Losing Its Shine After an 0-2 Start

NFL Analyst Admits His Texans Super Bowl Pick Is Losing Its Shine After an 0-2 Start

Houston Texans are in an early hole after two home losses, putting Super Bowl hopes under pressure. They fell to the Cincinnati Bengals 20-6 in Week 2 after also losing to Buffalo in the opener.

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 23
49ers Signing DT Naquan Jones Off Vikings P-Squad

49ers Signing DT Naquan Jones Off Vikings P-Squad

According to Tom Pelissero, the 49ers are signing DT Naquan Jones to their active roster from the Vikings’ practice squad.  He’ll add some depth to their defensive line which is already dealing with a lot of injuries.  Jones, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 23
Texans Week 3 Consensus Power Rankings: Where Houston Stands at 0-2

Texans Week 3 Consensus Power Rankings: Where Houston Stands at 0-2

The Houston Texans are now 0-2 entering the 2026 season after back-to-back losses against the Buffalo Bills and Cincinnati Bengals. Compared to how the Texans were viewed heading into the season, the consensus has certainly shifted in just a couple of weeks’ time.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 23
3 Texans Offensive Weapons Who Must Step Up After Falling to 0-2

3 Texans Offensive Weapons Who Must Step Up After Falling to 0-2

The Houston Texans offense–– after their latest 6-20 defeat to the Cincinnati Bengals to fall into another 0-2 start to begin the regular season–– hasn't looked as improved as it was talked up to be throughout the offseason.

Azeez Al-Shaair News / EssentiallySports / September 23
Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Refuses to Take Action Against NFL Fine for Honoring 5-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab

Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair Refuses to Take Action Against NFL Fine for Honoring 5-Year-Old Palestinian Girl Hind Rajab

Houston Texans’ Azeez Al-Shaair has been using his eye black strips to spread awareness around the Israel-Gaza conflict. In Week 1, He honored Hind Rajab, a young Palestinian girl who died in 2024 while speaking with Palestinian emergency services.

NFL News / Yardbarker
25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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.

Jaylin Smith News / Viral Sports News / September 22
Houston Texans Defender Slapped With NFL Punishment

Houston Texans Defender Slapped With NFL Punishment

The NFL fined Houston Texans cornerback Jaylin Smith $5,971 for wearing silver cleats during the team’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals, according to a person familiar with the penalty.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 22
Will Anderson Jr. Earns Top Spot on PFF’s Week 2 Team of the Week

Will Anderson Jr. Earns Top Spot on PFF’s Week 2 Team of the Week

Houston Texans’ defense wasted another strong defensive effort after losing 20-6 to the Cincinnati Bengals. The Texans actually outgained the Bengals 374-267, but that advantage never translated into touchdowns.

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The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
 The 'NFL 100-touchdown club' quiz
The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
 The 'Most 300-yard, 3-TD NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL all-time passing leaders' quiz
The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
 The 'FBS animal nicknames' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 22
NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

NFL Week 2 panic meter: Chargers on red alert

Now that we have two data points on every team in the NFL, we can better assess which struggling teams are in real danger and which ones will be totally fine. Let's break down some teams with concerned fan bases and rank them on the panic meter.

Jim Harbaugh and Chargers have some soul-searching to do
Brandin Cooks lands with new team ahead of hunt for 10,000 career yards
Steve Smith Sr. addresses struggles of Steelers' DK Metcalf this season
Todd Monken admits mistake with Deshaun Watson, Shedeur Sanders
Baker Mayfield sends strong message to Buccaneers after 0-2 start
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 21
Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

Colts expected to be without key starter amid long losing skid

A bad start to the 2026 season for the Indianapolis Colts just got even worse.

Colts’ Keenan Allen facing a minimum three-game ban
Patrick Mahomes tried to take advantage of Colts mistake ahead of overtime
NFL Week 2 winners, losers: Jalen Hurts gets it done; Dak Prescott sets record
The 'Last 1K-receiver by NFL team' quiz
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 21
Will Anderson Jr., C.J. Stroud, Dalton Schultz And Other Notable PFF Grades in Texans' Loss to Bengals

Will Anderson Jr., C.J. Stroud, Dalton Schultz And Other Notable PFF Grades in Texans' Loss to Bengals

The Houston Texans did not lose because they were completely outplayed by the Cincinnati Bengals; they lost because they failed to convert scoring opportunities into points.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 20
Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Bengals WR Ja'Marr Chase's 32-yard TD vs. Texans will be early catch of the year candidate

Chase's quiet Week 1 was much ado about nothing.

Three key matchups to watch in NFL Week 2
Bold predictions for NFL Week 2: Jets stun Packers, Bears come back down to earth
The '2024-25 NFL passing-yard leaders' quiz
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18
Texans Rule Out Three Key Players For Week 2

Texans Rule Out Three Key Players For Week 2

The Texans were given a pair of tough tasks to open the season as they prepare to host the Bengals a week after just getting edged out by the Bills in Week 1.

NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Ian Rapoport gives injury update on Bengals' Joe Burrow for Texans game

Thursday updates indicated that Burrow would not be 100 percent for the Bengals' game at the 0-1 Houston Texans this coming Sunday after he developed "back tightness" ahead of Wednesday's practice.

Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury
Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener
The 'Active 300-yard games leader' quiz
Nico Collins News / Yardbarker / September 18
Texans to be without Nico Collins in Week 2

Texans to be without Nico Collins in Week 2

Houston got bad news about Collins.

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments
Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills
James Cook III reportedly had strong reaction to fumble in Bills' win over Texans
The 'Active 100-yard, 1-TD catch leaders' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2

Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2

The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0. Jon Gruden is not impressed.  

Joe Burrow's worrying admission could spoil Bengals' positive start
Ian Rapoport sounds alarm about Bengals' Joe Burrow after back injury
Ja'Marr Chase gets brutally honest about frustrating Bengals opener
The 'Season passing-record by NFL team' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 17
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments

Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments

Anderson Jr. has his quarterback's back.

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills
Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more
The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
James Cook News / Yardbarker / September 16
Cook reportedly had strong reaction to fumble in Bills' win over Texans

James Cook III reportedly had strong reaction to fumble in Bills' win over Texans

Cook nearly gifted the Texans with a turnover when he lost control of the football early in what became Buffalo's game-winning scoring drive.

Joe Brady reveals why Bills offense may be nearly impossible to defend
Bills HC Joe Brady admits he wasn't satisfied with Josh Allen despite game-winning TD
Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills
The '2024-25 NFL total touchdown leaders' quiz
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 16
Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

Texans icon Andre Johnson rips C.J. Stroud for two things after loss to Bills

While Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud produced solid numbers during this past Sunday's home game against the Buffalo Bills, he also lost a pair of fumbles in what became a 36-31 defeat.

Two-minute drill: Lions-Bills showdown kicks off Week 2, historic Week 1 scoring and more
NFL power rankings: ESPN crowns a new top team in Week 2
2027 QB Market Impacted C.J. Stroud’s Texans Extension Talks
The '2 passing & rushing TD games' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15
Bills HC Joe Brady admits he wasn't satisfied with Josh Allen

Bills HC Joe Brady admits he wasn't satisfied with Josh Allen despite game-winning TD

Brady made it clear Tuesday that Allen's game-winning touchdown against the Houston Texans wasn't going to erase what happened one play earlier.

Bills QB Josh Allen overcomes Texans curse in Week 1
Joe Brady reveals why Bills offense may be nearly impossible to defend
Texans’ Kamari Lassiter blows game with terrible 2-play sequence
The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz
C.J. Stroud News / Yardbarker / September 12
Texans, Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Texans, C.J. Stroud both making smart move to put contract talks on hold

Stroud is facing a big season as he tries to re-establish himself as one of the NFL's elite.

Josh Allen, Bills try to end Houston hex against Texans
The '2026 NFL Week 1 starting QBs' quiz

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