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Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. raises eyebrows with Justin Herbert take before Chargers game

Houston Texans defensive end Will Anderson Jr. had some high praise for Justin Herbert ahead of Sunday’s matchup against the Los Angeles Chargers. However, his assessment of the quarterback’s current play might leave NFL fans wondering what he has been watching.

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Texans' Latest David Montgomery Injury Update Should Raise Concerns

The Houston Texans have been a bit depleted in their running back room because of their recent injury to veteran David Montgomery, who's been sidelined with a groin injury dating back to the first half of their Week 5 game against the Tennessee Titans.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 4

Colin Cowherd’s bold CJ Stroud-Bryce Young comparison will spark debate from NFL fans

The Houston Texans are currently gearing up for their upcoming game against the winless Los Angeles Chargers. The Texans are coming off a bye week, which was preceded by a tough home loss at the hands of the New York Giants in overtime the previous week.

DeMeco Ryans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 4

How DeMeco Ryans Plans to Fix Texans' Excessive Penalty Issues

The Houston Texans are coming out of their bye week with a glaring hole in their game plan to fix: the sheer amount of penalties called against them. Houston

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

How many of the active NFL players to rush for at least three touchdowns in an NFL game can you name in five minutes?

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The 'NFL QB playoff debut-winners' quiz

The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Texans Make Roster Moves to Bounce Back After the Bye Week

The Houston Texans return to action with a 2-5 record after losing three consecutive games by a combined 12 points. Their defeat to the New York Giants exposed problems in closing out games, particularly on defense.

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25 NFL players who could get traded at the deadline

The NFL trade deadline is November 10 at 4 p.m. ET, and several teams have already signaled their intent to sell off. Several prominent players have already been moved, and these 25 could follow.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 4

Texans Announce Four Practice Squad Moves

The Houston Texans announced they signed DT Jaden Crumedy and WR Daniel Sobkowicz to their practice squad and cut DT Kyonte Hamilton and TE Zaire Mitchell-Paden

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 4

The 2-5 Texans’ Path Back Runs Through a Young Guard and Their Biggest Trade Addition

The Houston Texans enter the second half of their season at 2-5, with all four home games ending in losses. Their overtime defeat to the New York Giants made matters worse, exposing problems in tackling, offensive execution, and game management.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / November 4

What We're Hearing About the Texans Ahead of NFL Trade Deadline

The Houston Texans are now less than a week away from the NFL trade deadline. And compared to the rest of the league and their potential activity around this time of year, the Texans aren't being viewed as the most active on the trade market.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / November 4

Will Anderson Jr. Ties With Steelers T.J. Watt for the Most Sacks Through Week 8 Bye Week

The Houston Texans did not take the field in Week 8, but their defensive star continued to hold his place among the NFL’s leading pass rushers. Will Anderson Jr.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / November 4

Texans, C.J. Stroud expected to sign contract extension 'barring a massive unforeseen downturn in his play'

An update emerged on Stroud's contract situation.

Two-minute drill: Bengals-Falcons face off in Madrid, Tom Brady returns to Foxborough, another injury setback for Lamar Jackson and more

Texans Signing DT Naquan Jones Off 49ers’ PS

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

The 'Last 3-TD playoff game by NFL team' quiz

DeMeco Ryans News / NFL on ClutchPoints / November 3

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans reveals how 2nd-year OT can make a difference coming out of bye week

The Houston Texans are looking for greater consistency from their offensive line as they prepare for the second half of the 2026 NFL season. Head coach

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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.

C.J. Stroud News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Texans’ Decision on C.J. Stroud’s Next Contract Just Got a Lot More Expensive

Houston had a chance to lock up C.J. Stroud this summer at a price that now looks like a bargain. Before training camp, the Texans offered their quarterback a deal worth around $55 million per year, similar to Trevor Lawrence’s contract in Jacksonville, and Stroud passed on it, ESPN’s DJ Bien-Aime and Jeremy Fowler reported Tuesday.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / November 3

Aireontae Ersery Earns Praise for Edge Blocking as Ryans Pushes the OT For Relentless Finish

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans has acknowledged the good work of tackle Aireontae Ersery in protecting the edge. However, the rookie offensive tackle needs to bring more energy and consistency to his performances.

Jadeveon Clowney News / Pro Football Rumors / November 2

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Generating Trade Interest

Jadeveon Clowney has played for seven NFL teams since arriving as the 2014 No. 1 overall pick. The 13th-year veteran has been part of many transactions.

NFL News / Yardbarker / November 2

Coach shares why Herbert is not a good fit for a McDaniel offense

Offensive coach shares why Chargers' Justin Herbert is not a good fit for a Mike McDaniel offense

For a piece published on Monday, Mike Sando of The Athletic spoke with an offensive coach from another team who seems convinced that Harbaugh is making a mistake by extending the marriage involving Herbert and McDaniel for at least one more week.

Chargers' Jim Harbaugh sticking with Mike McDaniel as play-caller after loss to Rams

Chargers QB Justin Herbert may already be damaged goods

Khalil Mack trying to deal with 'outside noise' amid trade rumors, Chargers' losing season

The 'NFL game-winning drives leaders' quiz

Naquan Jones News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 2

Texans Signing DT Naquan Jones Off 49ers’ PS

Aaron Wilson reports the Texans are signing DT Naquan Jones to the active roster off the 49ers’ practice squad. Jones, 28, wound up going undrafted out of Michigan State back in April of 2021.

Jadeveon Clowney News / NFLTradeRumors.co / November 1

Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney Emerging As Trade Candidate

According to Adam Schefter, Texans DE Jadeveon Clowney is generating some trade interest ahead of the deadline. He returned to Houston, where he started his career, on a one-year deal this summer and has been a rotational rusher.

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?

Are Chiefs going to make a move at wide receiver?

DeForest Buckner trade is more than on-field impact for 49ers

Chiefs' Patrick Mahomes reacts to report leaking that he, Andy Reid told Josh Simmons to leave team meeting

Chiefs send clear message to Harrison Butker with bold Justin Tucker move

The 'Most catches by an NFL running back' quiz

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.