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The Houston Texans have their starting quarterback, along with out-of-this-world expectations. But on Thursday night, the Texans got a reminder they have a fairly decent backup quarterback when Davis Mills went viral after a wild drive in the Hall of Fame game against the Bears. Mills engineered a 16-play, 69-yard drive that he capped with […]

The Dynamic Kickoff has officially arrived in the NFL. In an effort to turn a bathroom-break touchback into an exciting play, the league has adopted a new setup that produced favorable results in the XFL. People who may not be familiar with this rule are getting to see it unfold at the Hall of Fame […]

Football is back! Every NFL team is beginning their training camp, but the 2024 Pro Football Hall of Fame Game will officially kick off live football action. The Chicago Bears and Houston Texans, both of which have some franchise legends entering the Hall of Fame this year, will play each other in the first NFL […]

The 2024 NFL season is set to begin in September and training camps have kicked off across the league. Unfortunately, the Houston Texans got some bad news on Monday as veteran defensive end Denico Autry is suspended for six games due to violating the NFL’s PED policy, per Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. ‘Texans DE […]

The Houston Texans turned into a different team with the addition of rookie QB C.J. Stroud in 2023. Stroud has an impressive rookie season and immediately proved that he is the team’s franchise QB. He even led Houston to a home playoff win in his rookie season. The young superstar had a brief injury scare […]

The Houston Texans shocked the football world in 2023 and took the NFL by storm, fully announcing their presence by demolishing the Cleveland Browns in the Wild Card round. They’ll need some young players to step up, though, in order to take the next step toward Super Bowl contention. This process starts with training camp, […]

The Houston Texans surged into the playoffs last year and will be looking to build on that success. However, while they have several young and talented players on offense, the team will be relying on one offensive lineman to elevate the unit’s overall play and keep CJ Stroud clean and healthy. Let’s take a closer […]

Before joining DeMeco Ryans’ staff ahead of the 2023 NFL season, Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik has spent the previous six years on Kyle Shanahan’s staff in San Francisco. In that time, Slowik was part of the staff that routinely got the best out of quarterbacks like Nick Mullens, CJ Beathard, Jimmy Garoppolo, and […]

NFL training camps have just begun, but the Houston Texans have wasted no time throwing paws. Cornerback Derek Stingley and tight end Dalton Schultz got into it on Wednesday, with Stingley being the main aggressor. Podcast host Ruben Gamez reposted a video of the brawl, via his social media. Best video from the “fight” today! […]

The Houston Texans are becoming the must-watch NFL team in the state of Texas. Houston existed in a weird purgatory state for years after parting ways with QB Deshaun Watson. They burst onto the scene last year with rookie QB C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans leading the charge. The team recently announced that […]

With Joe Mixon set to lead the Houston Texans’ backfield, it appeared Dameon Pierce would be the top backup. However, the Texans announced Sunday the signing of former Vikings running back Cam Akers, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 in Houston. A second-round pick in the 2020 NFL Draft, Akers enjoyed modest success with […]

After reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2019, the Houston Texans decided to go all-in. By trading for Joe Mixon, the Texans made a major upgrade at the running back position. But Mixon wasn’t the only addition Houston made throughout the offseason. Playing on a roster stocked to the brim with talent, the […]

The Buffalo Bills are going to try their best and patch up the void left by Stefon Diggs in terms of production. In the coming season, Josh Allen will get to throw darts to receivers like Keon Coleman, Khalil Shakir, Curtis Samuel, and Chase Claypool among others. While there is a lot to work on […]

CJ Stroud took the Texans to the NFL Playoffs last season exceeding expectations with a win over the Cleveland Browns. Now the Texans suddenly have an embarrassment of riches on offense that have Stroud and fans talking. Stroud dubbed the Houston offense a “five headed monster” in a proclamation that will scare the rest of […]

There is no doubt that Houston Texans star CJ Stroud will have a ton of high expectations coming into this upcoming season as he looks to take another step forward in his second year in the league after an impressive rookie campaign. On top of the hype, former Indianapolis Colts and Denver Broncos legend Peyton […]

Houston Texans defensive lineman Will Anderson had a rookie year to remember, earning numerous accolades. But as he prepares for his sophomore campaign, Anderson knew he had to get even stronger throughout the offseason. And exactly that he did, literally bulking up to a now 263 lbs. Anderson said he felt like he got, “tossed […]

The Houston Texans were one of the true surprises of the 2024 NFL season, with the team going from drafting top-2 in April to the playoffs in January in large part because of the exceptional play from rookie quarterback CJ Stroud. Drafted one pick after Bryce Young, Stround burst onto the scene in a major […]

The Houston Texans have had an exciting 2024 NFL Free Agency period. Their efforts to improve their roster have further grown, given the news on former Detroit Lions receiver Quintez Cephus. Houston and Cephus have agreed to a deal following his season-long suspension for betting, per Ari Meirov. Quintez Cephus was part of a group […]

In a nice position heading into the 2024 NFL season, the Houston Texans are loaded at wide receiver and have a rising star quarterback in C.J. Stroud. The stacked wideout room gives the Texans a chance to consider trade candidates heading into training camp. At the head of the list is veteran Robert Woods. Entering […]

After a run to the Divisional Round, the Houston Texans are looking to reach even greater heights in the second year of head coach DeMeco Ryans’ tenure. As they eye another trip to the playoffs, the Texans brought back an old friend on the defensive side of the ball. Houston has re-signed defensive end Jerry […]

By many accounts, the Houston Texans are a team on the rise. With the emergence of C.J. Stroud as a standout NFL quarterback, the Texans have elevated themselves into the elite-team conversation for 2024. And the strong roster means some name players will be cut candidates ahead of NFL training camp. The biggest name is […]

The Houston Texans kicked open their Super Bowl window when they signed head coach DeMeco Ryans and drafted QB C.J. Stroud last year. Stroud took the league by storm and gives the Texans a young, cheap QB who they can build an AFC contender around. One of his wide receivers believes that Stroud has the […]

The Houston Texans are entering a legit Super Bowl with second-year QB C.J. Stroud still on his rookie contract. Houston made the playoffs during Stroud’s rookie year and even logged a victory over the Cleveland Browns. Expectations are certainly going to be higher moving forward, especially after the Texans added a ton of talent this […]

Houston is in the middle of the pack in terms of NFL salary cap space, but adding one more juicy free agent could lift the Texans into the stratosphere — where the big dogs like Kansas City and San Francisco take up residence. Plunking down a chunk of change for free-agent safety Justin Simmons would […]

Sometimes the best things come to those who wait, and the Houston Texans hope their late-round draft picks turn out to be underrated sleepers who break out in the 2024 NFL season. They grabbed Solomon Byrd and Marcus Harris in the seventh round of the draft, and both players have the potential to outshine their […]

The Houston Texans are going all in on the 2024 season. Houston has QB C.J. Stroud on his rookie contract, which means they can deploy the salary cap space they would’ve spent on a franchise QB on other parts of the roster. One of the players that Houston brought in this offseason is former Vikings […]

Before the 2023 Houston Texans went on an absolute tear and became the new face of the AFC South, they had to first put in work and make the correct moves in the draft, pulling off an at-the-time controversial trade-up to secure Will Anderson one pick after selecting CJ Stroud second overall. But now, in […]

The Houston Texans are in an enviable position, as they have built a young and competitive roster with a franchise quarterback on a rookie deal. The team even made it to the NFC Divisional Round in 2023, and DeMeco Ryans’ squad has their eyes set on a bigger prize: winning the Super Bowl. To do […]

There is no doubt that the Houston Texans have lofty expectations heading into the fall of 2024 coming off an impressive season under the first year’s of star quarterback C.J. Stroud and head coach DeMeco Ryans. It was also a career season for wide receiver Nico Collins who Stroud made a comparison about his teammate […]

Stefon Diggs has a new home. After months of rumors about him being disgruntled with the Buffalo Bills, the star wide receiver was rumored to be on the trade block. The rumor eventually became true, as he was dealt to the Houston Texans that same offseason. Now, Diggs will be paired up with an up-and-coming […]

The Houston Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. is one of the most fearsome defenders in recent league history. Hailing from the University of Alabama, he struck fear into the hearts of offensive linemen and blocking backs alike in the Southeastern Conference for years before taking his talents to the next level and winning the Defensive Rookie […]

Texans QB C.J. Stroud knows ball. It is clear that not only is Stroud a great NFL QB, but he is a fan of the game. Stroud has made headlines multiple times in his young NFL career for his passionate and largely correct opinions on recent football history. Aaron Rodgers caught some flak from Stroud […]

If there is one team that the football world is most excited to see heading into the 2024 NFL season, the Houston Texans have to be close to the top of the list. Besides the immense amount of success they had last season under the first years of head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. […]

The Houston Texans signed wide receiver Nico Collins to a contract extension last week, which has quarterback C.J. Stroud giddy for the 2024 NFL campaign. With Collins, Tank Dell and offseason acquisition Stefon Diggs, the Texans have one of the most dynamic receiving corps in football. They also have Noah Brown and John Metchie III […]

The recent trade of Stefon Diggs from the Buffalo Bills to the Houston Texans has sent ripples through the NFL community. The star wide receiver, known for his dynamic play and emotional intensity, spoke candidly about his transition during a recent interview. His comments have provided insight into his mindset and the factors that excite […]

Matthew Stafford is a highly respected player and one of the top quarterbacks of the last 15 years, but his team success, particularly when he was with the Detroit Lions, led many to question just how good he was. Fortunately for him, he won his first Super Bowl ring with the Los Angeles Rams in […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell has finally opened up about the scary incident that got him shot during a party last April. Dell is okay now and has even practiced with his team at the OTAs, but the memory of that harrowing ordeal is still clear to him. “First off, I’m blessed, you know. […]

The Houston Texans won the 2024 NFL offseason in the eyes of many, making some big moves in free agency and also swinging a massive trade for wide receiver Stefon Diggs. The Texans were already knocking on the door to AFC supremacy last season, when they won 10 games, captured the AFC South division title […]

The NFL is a quarterback-driven league. While there are exceptions, most championship teams now rely on having a truly elite quarterback under center. For the Houston Texans, they seem to have found their guy in CJ Stroud. The second overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft was one of the best QBs last season, winning […]