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Texans LB Henry To'oTo'o to miss time with shoulder injury

Houston Texans linebacker Henry To'oTo'o is expected to miss an undetermined amount of time with a left shoulder injury, head coach DeMeco Ryans told reporters Monday.

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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.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 14

10 Texans Tidbits: What Led to Houston's Week 1 Demise vs. Bills

After a disappointing result to their Week 1 outing against the Buffalo Bills, the Houston Texans, losing 31-36 on their home field, have fallen to an 0-1 hole to begin their new year.

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The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

32 quarterbacks in NFL history have throw for more than 6,000 yards in the first two seasons of their career. How many of those QBs can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most TD passes in first two seasons' quiz

The 'Game-winning-drives record by team' quiz

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C.J. Stroud News / Pro Football Rumors / September 14

2027 QB Market Impacted C.J. Stroud’s Texans Extension Talks

C.J. Stroud and the Texans discussed an extension this offseason, but no deal was worked out. Talks are now on pause until next spring. The going rate for passers (including many on their second contract) is $50MM per season or more.

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When will every NFL team lose its first game in 2026?

All 32 teams have hope for a perfect 17-0 regular season as another year begins, but the odds aren't in their favor. As the season opens, we predict the first loss for each team in 2026.

NFL News / NFL on ClutchPoints / September 14

Texans defense panic meter after Josh Allen dominates DeMeco Ryans’ unit

The Houston Texans defense fell victim to Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills in Week 1, losing to the AFC East squad 36-31. The unit that DeMeco Ryans is counting on to carry this franchise came up short again and again on opening Sunday.

Will Anderson News / Athlon Sports / September 14

Will Anderson Calls Out the Texans' Defense After Its 36-Point Meltdown

The Houston Texans defense is facing considerable backlash after Sunday’s 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills at home. Houston led 31-30 late in the fourth quarter, but Josh Allen answered with a 34-yard touchdown pass to Joshua Palmer with 1:36 remaining.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 14

Texans' Week 1 Snap Counts vs. Bills: 7 Things That Stood Out

The Houston Texans have started off their 2026 season at 0-1 following their 31-36 loss to the Buffalo Bills in Week 1; a rough start to a year where this team is facing some of its highest expectations in franchise history.

Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 14

Grading Every Texans Position Group After Week 1 Loss vs. Bills

The Houston Texans dropped the ball in Week 1 of the new season, as they fell to the Buffalo Bills in a 31-36 loss despite nearly rallying a comeback in the final seconds of the fourth quarter.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 14

1 Good Thing and 2 Not-So-Good Things Following Texans Loss to Bills

The Houston Texans suffered a heartbreaking Sunday following a brutal 36-31 loss to the Buffalo Bills, after holding a 31-30 lead with 6:44 left in the fourth quarter.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 14

DeMeco Ryans Has Positive Thoughts for C.J. Stroud After Texans' Week 1 Loss to Bills

The Houston Texans came painfully close in their season opener, falling 36-31 to the Buffalo Bills at home in a back-and-forth thriller that went down to the final seconds.

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The significant NFL players returning from injury in 2026

Be it stars returning from late-season injuries to starter-level players who missed most or all of last season, the NFL features a host of rehab odysseys to follow as training camps near.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / September 13

Texans' Studs & Duds in Disappointing Week 1 Loss to Bills

The Houston Texans came up short to the Buffalo Bills in their Week 1 matchup to kick off their 2026 campaign, which now sinks them to a sobering 0-1 to begin the new year.

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Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / September 13

7 Biggest Takeaways From Texans' Humbling Week 1 Loss vs. Bills

The Houston Texans came up just short of a Week 1 victory against the Buffalo Bills, losing 31-36 on their home field in Reliant Stadium, for what ended up as a less-than-ideal start to the new year for this Texans roster.

Houston Texans News / Viral Sports News / September 13

Houston Texans Reveal Concerning Injury News After Bills Loss

The Houston Texans opened the 2026 season with a loss to the Buffalo Bills, and the disappointment lingered beyond the final score. Starting linebacker Henry To’oTo’o left the game in the fourth quarter and did not return, leaving the defense without one of its most reliable pieces at a critical moment.

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.

Tedy Bruschi News / Total Pro Sports / September 13

Tedy Bruschi & Alex Smith Clashed During Heated Argument On ‘Sunday NFL Countdown’

Sunday’s opening broadcast of Sunday NFL Countdown tackled plenty of storylines before Week 1 even kicked off. Houston’s ongoing contract situation with C.J.

NFL 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?

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

Kyler Murray suffers brutal injury in Vikings debut

Browns QB Deshaun Watson proves critics right, throws awful interception on first drive of 2026 season

Deshaun Watson gets mocked for his sideline move amid struggles

The 'Passing + Rushing TD playoff games' quiz

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 13

C.J. Stroud Debate Sparks Fierce On-Air Clash Among ESPN Analysts

The C.J. Stroud debate has exploded on ESPN and the timing could not be better. The Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills are at the NRG Stadium in Houston for a highly anticipated Week 1 matchup.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Six Texans Players Expected to be Inactive in Week 1 Against Bills

The Houston Texans open the season against a familiar AFC rival on Sunday. Kickoff is set for 1 p.m. ET and the matchup promises to be intense. Houston has won the previous two meetings, including last year’s 23-19 victory after sacking Josh Allen eight times in 2025.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / September 13

Final Injury Report for Bills-Texans: Will Keon Coleman, Will Anderson Jr. Play?

The Buffalo Bills are on the road Sunday afternoon as they travel to take on the Houston Texans in an AFC showdown during Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season.

Casey Toohill News / Pro Football Rumors / September 12

DE Casey Toohill Retires

Casey Toohill did not see any regular-season action in 2025, and he will not be making an NFL return this season. The veteran defensive end announced his retirement on Saturday.

Houston Texans 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

Kayden McDonald News / NFLTradeRumors.co / September 11

Texans Announce Two Roster Moves, Place DT Kayden McDonald On IR

The Houston Texans announced they placed second-round DT Kayden McDonald on injured reserve and signed DT Jaden Crumedy in a corresponding move. McDonald will miss at least four games on injured reserve. McDonald, 21, was a four-star recruit and the 290th overall player in his recruiting class.