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Texans WR Nico Collins Reacts to Third Straight 1,000-Yard Season

In the process of the Houston Texans' sixth-straight win vs. the Arizona Cardinals, 40-20, that now lifts them to 9-5 on the regular season, wide receiver Nico Collins was able to find his way to yet another year of 1,000 receiving yards to make for his third-straight campaign of accomplishing said feat.

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Texans CB Derek Stingley Facing New Injury Concern

Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. is dealing with a new injury leading into their Week 16 game against the Las Vegas Raiders. According to Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans, Stingley is dealing with an oblique injury that will keep him day-to-day throughout the week preparing for the Raiders.

Houston Texans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 15

Texans lose key defensive lineman to season-ending injury

The Houston Texans are feeling great headed into Week 16. Houston got another big win on Sunday, defeating Arizona 40-20 in a blowout victory. The Texans have now won six games in a row and are in prime position to compete for a playoff spot in the AFC.

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C.J. Stroud News / Houston Texans on SI / December 15

Texans Veteran Calls C.J. Stroud One of NFL’s Best QBs

The Houston Texans are rallying behind their star signal-caller, C.J. Stroud, after their latest 40-20 win vs. the Arizona Cardinals, for what's now the team's sixth-straight win, and for Stroud, his third win in a row since re-entering the lineup from his three-week concussion absence.

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The biggest disappointments from the 2025 NFL season

All NFL players enter the season with high hopes, but sometimes seasons don't go as hoped. These 20 players have been some of the biggest disappointments early in the 2025 season.

Houston Texans News / Pro Football Rumors / December 15

Texans DL Mario Edwards Out For Season

The Texans’ defense was dealt an injury blow yesterday. Head coach DeMeco Ryans announced Mario Edwards is dealing with a pectoral tear. Edwards will miss the remainder of the season as a result.

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The 'Scrimmage-yard leaders since 1970' quiz

How many of the players to lead the NFL in total scrimmage yards for each season since the NFL/AFL merger in 1970 can you name in seven minutes?

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 15

Texans Lose Another DL to Season-Ending Injury

Less than two weeks after losing Tim Sette Jr. with a season-ending injury, the Houston Texans have lost another defensive lineman upfront for the year.

Jawhar Jordan News / Houston Texans on SI / December 15

Texans RB Jawhar Jordan Reflects on Breakout Game vs. Cardinals

Within the Houston Texans' 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15, the offense saw an unexpected breakout from 2024 sixth-round pick Jawhar Jordan in his first-ever NFL game to help command the backfield while Woody Marks was sidelined with an ankle injury.

NFL News / The Predictors / December 15

Texans roll past Cardinals for sixth straight win, 40-20

The Houston Texans continue to surge at the right time. C.J. Stroud threw for 260 yards and three touchdowns as the Texans extended their winning streak to six games with a convincing 40-20 victory over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 15

DeMeco Ryans Had Bold Claim on C.J. Stroud’s Play vs. Cardinals

The Houston Texans put together a winning effort on their home field over the Arizona Cardinals for Week 15, claiming a commanding 40-20 victory for their sixth straight, and saw a strong outing from quarterback C.J.

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Looking back at every NFL Christmas Day game

For years, Thanksgiving belonged to the NFL, but Christmas belonged to the NBA. Occasionally, an NFL game would fall on Christmas, but it was anomalous, even avoided if possible.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 15

Where Are Texans in AFC Playoff Picture After Week 15?

The Houston Texans are one step closer to the playoffs after a 40-20 win against the Arizona Cardinals in Week 15 at NRG Stadium. The victory takes the Texans to 9-5 on the season, keeping them in the AFC playoff picture.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / December 14

DeMeco Ryans Not Satisfied With Texans’ Defense vs. Cardinals

While the Houston Texans were able to check off the box that was their sixth win in a row after Week 15's dominating 40-20 victory vs. the Arizona Cardinals, it wasn't quite as seamless on the defensive side of the ball as this team has been used to throughout much of this season.

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NFL News / Yardbarker / December 15

Injuries to monitor after Week 15: Patrick Mahomes news makes Chiefs' nightmare season even worse

Each week of the NFL season, Yardbarker monitors players who have suffered notable injuries. Here are five we're tracking after Week 15.

Mahomes' injury diagnosis revealed

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Nico Collins News / Houston Texans on SI / December 14

Nico Collins Believes Sky’s the Limit for Texans

The Houston Texans continued to show just why they're one of the hottest teams in the NFL during their dominant Week 15 win vs. the Arizona Cardinals, 40-20, that now extends their current win streak to six and elevates them to a strong 9-5 record on the year.

NFL News / Field Level Media / December 14

Texans grab early lead, coast to win over Cardinals

C.J. Stroud passed for 260 yards and three touchdowns, two to Nico Collins, and the host Houston Texans beat the Arizona Cardinals 40-20 on Sunday for their sixth straight victory.

Houston Texans News / Larry Brown Sports / December 14

Texans score touchdown on bizarre botched snap

The Houston Texans seemingly turned disaster into a great play on Sunday against the Arizona Cardinals. The Texans seemingly botched a goal line snap during the first quarter of their game at NRG Stadium in Houston, Tex., but made sure it did not matter.

Ian Rapoport News / NFL on ClutchPoints / December 14

Texans blow Ian Rapoport’s mind with wild Woody Marks TD

The Houston Texans are battling to get into the playoffs. Houston got off to a hot start against Arizona, scoring 17 unanswered points in a dominant first-quarter performance.

Braxton Berrios News / The Spun / December 13

Braxton Berrios Taking Heat For Comment About Alix Earle Breakup

It's been a few days since NFL kick return ace/wideout Braxton Berrios split with social media darling Alix Earle. And while the two seem to have parted amicably enough, they're still ribbing one-another online a bit.

Harrison Bryant News / NFLTradeRumors.co / December 13

Texans Make Four Moves, Activate TE Harrison Bryant

The Houston Texans officially made four Week 15 roster moves on Saturday. The full list includes: Texans waived RB Cody Schrader Texans activated TE Harrison Bryant from injured reserve Texans elevated RB Jawhar Jordan and DB K’Von Wallace to their active roster.

C.J. Stroud News / Larry Brown Sports / December 12

Texans owner pulled elaborate stunt after he got ignored by CJ Stroud

Houston Texans owner Cal McNair showed the world how far he’s willing to go to secure a high five from his starting quarterback. Stroud accidentally left McNair hanging after the signal caller led the Texans to a resounding road win over the Kansas City Chiefs at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo.