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NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 18
Have Nico Collins in fantasy? Ian Rapoport reveals which Texans WR could step up in Week 2
The Houston Texans lost 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1 and now face a potential Week 2 shootout without Nico Collins against Joe Burrow and the Cincinnati Bengals.
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Houston Texans Have a Receiver Problem They Can’t Hide This Week
The Houston Texans could enter Sunday’s game against the Cincinnati Bengals without wide receiver Nico Collins (hamstring), turning an already unsettled receiver hierarchy into a defining test for quarterback C.J.
The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz
How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least 150 yards in a game can you name in five minutes?
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.
Nico Collins News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 18
Texans Rule Out Four Players For Week 2, Including WR Nico Collins
The Houston Texans announced they’ve ruled out WR Nico Collins, G Ed Ingram, DE Jadeveon Clowney and LB Jake Hummel for Week 2. Collins hurt his hamstring in Wednesday’s practice, but it doesn’t seem to be as serious as his hamstring injury from two years ago as of now, which sidelined him for five games.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 18
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.
Nico Collins News / Yardbarker / September 18
Texans to be without Nico Collins in Week 2
Houston got bad news about Collins.
Nico Collins News / Pro Football Rumors / September 18
Texans WR Nico Collins Could Miss Week 2 With Hamstring Injury
Texans wide receiver Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury in practice on Wednesday that could sideline him for Houston’s Week 2 matchup with the Bengals on Sunday.
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.
Kayshon Boutte News / Houston Texans on SI / September 18
Why Kayshon Boutte Could Be Texans' X-Factor in Week 2 vs. Bengals
The Houston Texans' wide receiver room could be looking a little different than usual heading into their Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 18
3 Matchups That Will Decide Texans' Week 2 Game vs. Bengals
The Houston Texans have turned the page from their disappointing Week 1 loss against the Buffalo Bills to now eye a bit of redemption in Week 2 against a similarly potent offense in the Cincinnati Bengals.
NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Texans Guard Has Clear Mentality Against Bengals in Week 2
The Houston Texans return home Sunday for a Week 2 matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals, and rookie guard Keylan Rutledge has made his mindset clear.
Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 18
Texans in Trouble Before Week 2: How Can They Fix it?
Nico Collins’ status has become a major concern for the Houston Texans. Collins injured his hamstring during Wednesday practice and did not participate on Thursday.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Jon Gruden brutally calls Bengals a 'paper champion' ahead of Week 2
The Cincinnati Bengals are 1-0. Jon Gruden is not impressed.
Nico Collins News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 17
Nico Collins’ official practice status puts Texans Week 2 availability in doubt
The Houston Texans could be without C.J. Stroud’s top target when they attempt to earn their first victory of the season. Nico Collins did not participate in Thursday’s practice because of a hamstring injury, putting his availability for Sunday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals in serious question.
Jadeveon Clowney News / Athlon Sports / September 17
Jadeveon Clowney Injury Update: Texans DE did not Practice Thursday Ahead of Week 2
Houston Texans edge rusher Jadeveon Clowney suffered a knee injury during Houston’s Week 1 loss to Buffalo Bills. He recorded one sack and two quarterback hits in the opener, demonstrating his immediate value to the Texans’ defensive front.
C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / September 17
C.J. Stroud's Late Fumble Cost Texans the Week 1 game and his PFF Rankings
The Houston Texans led the Buffalo Bills several times and held a 31-30 advantage late in the fourth quarter before losing 36-31 after Josh Allen directed a 96-yard touchdown drive.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 17
Three playoff contenders in danger of starting 0-2
While an 0-2 start might not be the end of the world, history has not been kind to such teams when it comes to making the playoffs. Three expected playoff teams find themselves in danger of such a start this week.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 17
Texans' Will Anderson Jr. offers strong response to Andre Johnson's C.J. Stroud comments
Anderson Jr. has his quarterback's back.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 16
Lions have a lot to prove in early-season road test against Bills
The Detroit Lions and Buffalo Bills each came away with wins in Week 1, but the way they went about doing so was completely different.
James Cook News / Yardbarker / September 16
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.
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 16
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.
Azeez Al-Shaair News / HITC / September 16
Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair punished by NFL for pro-Palestine gesture
The NFL fined Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair $11,492 for displaying a pro-Palestine message on his eye black. The letters ‘Hind Rajab’ adorned Al-Shaair’s eye black for the Texans’ NFL Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills as a sign of support for the plight of the Palestinian people.
NFL News / Yardbarker / September 15
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.
Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 15
Texans Promoting LB Jamal Hill To Active Roster
According to Aaron Wilson, the Texans are promoting LB Jamal Hill from the practice squad to the active roster. He takes the place of LB Henry To’oTo’o, who Wilson previously reported is going on injured reserve with a shoulder injury. Hill, 25, was an honorable mention All-PAC 12 in 2020 at Oregon.
Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14
Texans LB Henry To’oTo’o Suffers Shoulder Injury; IR Stint Possible
Week 1 did not go according to plan for Houston’s vaunted defense, which allowed 409 yards and 36 points in a five-point loss to Buffalo. Worsening matters, linebacker Henry To’oTo’o suffered a shoulder injury that could lead to an extended absence, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 reports.
Kamari Lassiter News / Larry Brown Sports / September 13
Texans’ Kamari Lassiter blows game with terrible 2-play sequence
Houston Texans cornerback Kamari Lassiter had one of the worst two-play sequences any player could possibly have during Sunday’s Week 1 game against the Buffalo Bills.
Josh Allen News / Yardbarker / September 13
Bills QB Josh Allen overcomes Texans curse in Week 1
Who said Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen couldn't beat the big, bad Houston Texans?
Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / September 12
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.
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