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Jaylin Noel Injury Could Mean Bigger Role for One Texans WR

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:

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.

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

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.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 29
Here's Why Texans Expected to Be in Buy Mode Despite 2-5 Start

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.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz

Can you name the active NFL players with at least 3,000 rushing yards through the end of the 2025 season?

The 'NFL Offensive POY winners' quiz
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The 'Active multi-rushing-TD leaders' quiz
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Ranking the NFL's backup quarterbacks for the 2026 season

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.

NFL News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28
Texans Sign Former Cowboys RB Amid Backfield Depth Concerns

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

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

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.

Houston Texans News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 28
Texans Place WR Jaylin Noel On IR, Claim RB Emari Demercado

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

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.

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25 NFL players who could retire after the 2026 season

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 / Pro Football Rumors / October 28
Texans, C.J. Stroud Were Close On Offseason Extension; Deal Expected In 2027

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

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.

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The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
 The 'Fewest passing-yards in a win' quiz
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
 The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
 The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz
Houston Texans News / Houston Texans on SI / October 28
3 Texans Players Who Need Bigger Roles After the Bye Week

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

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.

NFL News / Athlon Sports / October 28
J.J. Watt launched a Hurricane Harvey relief fund in 2017 with a $200,000 goal; it raised $41.6 million, the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history

J.J. Watt launched a Hurricane Harvey relief fund in 2017 with a $200,000 goal; it raised $41.6 million, the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history

J.J. Watt wanted to raise $200,000 for people affected by Hurricane Harvey in 2017. Instead, the Houston Texans defensive star helped generate $41.6 million, creating what his foundation described as the largest crowdsourced fundraiser in world history.

Houston Texans News / Athlon Sports / October 28
ESPN Trade Deadline Grades Reveal Why Marvin Harrison Jr. Gamble Might Not Fix Texans' Offense

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.

Braden Smith News / Athlon Sports / October 28
Texans' Offensive Line Woes Are Building an Urgent Case for Braden Smith's Return

Texans' Offensive Line Woes Are Building an Urgent Case for Braden Smith's Return

Through seven games, the Houston Texans have fallen to 2-5 after their 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants. Penalties, inconsistent run blocking and problems converting short-yardage situations continue to stall drives.

Houston Texans News / Yardbarker / October 26
Texans GM shares C.J. Stroud contract extension update

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. 

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away
NFL Week 7 lowlights: Aaron Glenn's game management, blowout Panthers loss and more
The 'Offensive Rookies of the Year' quiz
J.J. McCarthy News / Yardbarker / October 26
NFL coach pours cold water over McCarthy hype after Giants' win

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.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away
Vikings may regret trading J.J. McCarthy after another impressive game
The 'NFL QBs with 150 TD's and 110 INT's' quiz
Cam Skattebo News / Yardbarker / October 26
Giants' Skattebo sends defiant message to NFL after his penalty vs. Texans

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.

Giants QB J.J. McCarthy sends telling message to teammates after first start
Giants' Cam Skattebo was 'taught a lesson' via demotion as Jonathan Taylor trade rumors swirl
What J.J. McCarthy told Jaxson Dart after being named Giants' new starting QB
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 25
Defense lets Texans down again as season starts to slip away

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.

Giants beat Texans in OT on Devin Singletary's walk-off TD
The 'Rushing-record by NFL team' quiz
Tank Dell News / Yardbarker / October 25
Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Texans WR Tank Dell catches first pass in 673 days

Dell didn't go catchless on Sunday.

The 'Active 130-receiving-yard games' quiz
Tank Dell News / NFLTradeRumors.co / October 24
Texans Make Three Moves, Activate WR Tank Dell

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' Dell vows he's 'ready to get tackled' in first game back

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.

Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision
The top two picks in the 2023 NFL Draft have excelled in Year 4
Why Giants reportedly are starting J.J. McCarthy over Jameis Winston vs. Texans
The '2025 NFL sack leaders by team' quiz
NFL News / Yardbarker / October 22
Giants' Harbaugh explains starting McCarthy over Winston

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. 

Todd Bowles reveals when he'll make Baker Mayfield, Jalon Daniels decision
Bo Nix may be playing for future with Broncos through rest of 2026 season
Mike Vrabel has one Drake Maye hope for Bears game amid QB's turnaround
Texans seem ready to make expensive C.J. Stroud contract extension decision
What Dan Quinn told Jayden Daniels about viral blunder in loss to 49ers
Roger Goodell reacts to NFLPA call to investigate Eagles over Jalen Hurts
Aiden Fisher News / Yardbarker / October 17
Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher

Texans reportedly releasing rookie LB Aiden Fisher months after DeMeco Ryans' glowing praise

The move comes on the eve of a 1-4 Houston team's game against the Jacksonville Jaguars at Wembley Stadium.

Texans rule out David Montgomery, Jalen Pitre for London bout vs. Jags
Jaguars' historic defensive streak exposes significant problem for Texans
Jaguars await Texans in London-based AFC South showdown
The 'Winningest football coaches in NFL history' quiz

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