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NFL News / Yardbarker / October 29
NFL Week 8 panic meter: Should Chiefs, 49ers be worried?
We're nearly halfway through the 2026 NFL regular season, so we have a pretty good idea about which teams are contenders and which teams are pretenders. Many of those contenders suffered losses in Week 7, but do any of them need to worry?
Jaylin Noel News / Houston Texans on SI / October 29
Jaylin Noel Injury Could Mean Bigger Role for One Texans WR
The Houston Texans are likely to be without one of their biggest bright spots on the offensive side of the ball for the remainder of this season, as it was announced that wide receiver Jaylin Noel would be placed on injured reserve with a turf toe injury on Wednesday.
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Texans Stock Watch:
Through seven games, edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. has recorded 7.5 sacks, the most in the NFL at the Week 7 mark. He has become the Houston Texans’ most reliable defensive playmaker, but his production has not been enough to cover for a secondary that has allowed too many explosive plays.
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rack up at least 140 receiving yards and catch two touchdowns in one game can you name in six minutes?
C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Texans Stock Watch: C.J. Stroud Shines Top Five in Passing Yards Despite a 2-5 Record
The Houston Texans entered their bye week at 2-5 after losing four games by narrow margins. Their offense has been inconsistent, yet Stroud remains a bright spot; he has thrown for 1,867 yards, 11 touchdowns and just one interception through seven games.
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 / October 29
Here's Why Texans Expected to Be in Buy Mode Despite 2-5 Start
The Houston Texans have lost four games on the final possession, and their overtime defeat to the New York Giants exposed familiar problems. General manager Nick Caserio has acknowledged that the team needs to improve, but he has resisted making knee-jerk decisions.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28
Texans Sign Former Cowboys RB Amid Backfield Depth Concerns
The Houston Texans have made a new addition to their backfield on Wednesday despite being in the middle of their Week 8 bye. And that signing just so happens to have come via waivers from their in-state neighbors in the Dallas Cowboys.
Jaylin Noel News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28
Texans Place Jaylin Noel On IR; WR Not Expected Back This Season
The Texans’ injury issues at wide receiver persist. Weeks after the team placed Jayden Higgins on IR with an ACL tear, its other 2025 Iowa State receiver draftee — Jaylin Noel — joins him on IR.
Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / October 28
Houston Texans Sign Former Cowboys Playmaker
The Houston Texans claimed running back Emari Demercado off waivers from the Dallas Cowboys on Wednesday, one day after Dallas let him go for the second time this month.
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.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28
Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado
The Houston Texans announced they have placed WR Jaylin Noel on injured reserve. He has a turf toe injury that he’s dealing with and will miss at least
DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28
Texans' DeMeco Ryans Has a Simple Plan to Reset During Bye Week
The Houston Texans have officially arrived at their bye in Week 8–– a mid-season break that many would consider much-needed for this team after a rough 2-5 start to their 2026 campaign.
C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / October 28
Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027
Although the Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams, C.J. Stroud has not been the primary reason for Houston’s struggles. The fourth-year quarterback has shown improvement from his concerning conclusion to Year 3.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28
Predicting Texans' Next 4 Games After Disappointing 2-5 Start
The Houston Texans are heading into the bye week with an ugly-looking 2-5 record over their first seven games. That's not where anyone expected the Texans to be at this point in the year.
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28
3 Texans Players Who Need Bigger Roles After the Bye Week
The Houston Texans are heading into their Week 8 bye at a gloomy 2-5 record. For the Texans to get back on track for the second half of the season, some changes around the roster will have to be made–– even if that doesn't include making a big swing on the trade market ahead of the deadline.
Keylan Rutledge News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Texans Guard Keylan Rutledge's 0.0 Pass-Block Grade vs. Giants Is a Problem
Guard Keylan Rutledge was drafted 26th overall to strengthen the Houston Texans’ offensive line, but his rookie season has exposed major problems in pass protection.
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 28
ESPN Trade Deadline Grades Reveal Why Marvin Harrison Jr. Gamble Might Not Fix Texans' Offense
Houston Texans needed another reliable weapon for C.J. Stroud after Jayden Higgins suffered a season-ending ACL injury. At the same time, Nico Collins missed time with a hamstring injury.
Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / October 26
Texans panic meter: Can Houston’s defense rediscover elite 2025 form after another brutal performance?
Oh my, the Houston Texans have been one of the NFL’s most disappointing teams. And silly penalties are part of the problem. The panic meter is bulging.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26
Texans GM Nick Caserio shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update after $50M report, addresses ownership support
Thus far this season, Stroud has played well enough to bolster the value of the next NFL deal he will ink.
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 26
NFL coach pours cold water over J.J. McCarthy hype after Giants' win over Texans
McCarthy played well in his first start with the Giants en route to guiding them to a 27-21 overtime win.
Cam Skattebo News / Yardbarker / October 26
Giants RB Cam Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans
Against the Texans, Skattebo ran for 124 yards on 17 carries, a career high.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away
The Houston Texans were supposed to be a Super Bowl contender in 2026, and their defense was supposed to be the biggest reason why.
Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 25
Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days
Dell didn't go catchless on Sunday.
Tank Dell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24
Texans Make Three Moves, Activate WR Tank Dell
The Houston Texans officially activated WR Tank Dell for Week 7 and elevated DB Bryce Hall and LB Kenneth Murray from the practice squad. It will be Dell’s first regular-season game since his catastrophic knee injury in December of 2024.
Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 22
Texans' Tank Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back since December 2024
Dell suffered a dislocated knee, a torn ACL, a torn MCL, a torn LCL and meniscus damage that left him needing multiple surgeries on Dec. 21, 2024.
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Giants' John Harbaugh explains starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans
Winston had served as Harbaugh's first-choice option ever since Week 1 QB1 Jaxson Dart suffered a season-ending knee injury in Week 2.
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