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The Houston Texans and Washington Redskins headed into Sunday’s head-to-head matchup as leaders in their respective divisions and two teams looking to make a statement. Although Houston came out on top in this showdown between first-place teams, superstar J.J. Watt reflected on the gruesome injury Alex Smith suffered which has ended his season. Watt was […]

T.J Watt is all about the Pittsburgh Steelers having success, and that is the most important thing for him, but that doesn’t mean he doesn’t want to beat his brother J.J in total sacks this year. T.J. is currently sitting with eight sacks, while J.J has nine, and he admits beating him in the sack […]

Prior to the trade deadline, the Houston Texans made the big splash move to acquire former Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the Denver Broncos, which has added another major asset to the passing game. It has also ramped up the efforts in getting their new offensive weapon more acclimated and utilized in the […]

Before the start of the 2018 NFL season, veteran running back Adrian Peterson was hoping to land with a new team after playing for the New Orleans Saints and Arizona Cardinals last year. Ultimately, the Washington Redskins signed Peterson, and it has turned out to be the right move for them, but he originally wanted to land […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Demaryius Thomas recently went off on his former team, the Denver Broncos, and particularly general manager John Elway and head coach Vance Joseph for how they handled his trade away from the team. When asked about Thomas’ harsh comments, Joseph said he was “disappointed” by them and told the former Broncos […]

The Houston Texans went through with a major trade prior to the trade deadline last week with the acquisition of Denver Broncos former Pro Bowl wider receiver Demaryius Thomas. This is a move that adds another proven asset to the passing game that the Texans are hopeful can help continue their upward trend. It is a […]

Before the NFL trade deadline last week, the Houston Texans made the decision to acquire former Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the Denver Broncos. It is a move that the Texans made that included consulting with wide receivers coach Wes Welker, who used to be Thomas’ former teammate with the Broncos, according to […]

Demaryius Thomas threw some shade at his former team, the Denver Broncos, after beating them in dramatic fashion on his Houston Texans debut. Thomas’ comments seemed to hint that his departure from Denver wasn’t exactly amicable. On Monday, Thomas finally aired out all of his bad feelings with the Broncos, particularly general manager John Elway […]

The NFL trade deadline passed on the day before Halloween, and while there were some fairly big moves made, it was an underwhelming deadline for many, as a few reportedly disgruntled players remained with their teams. Still, quite a few clubs did well for themselves, while others weren’t so fortunate. NFL Trade Deadline Winner #4: […]

Recently acquired former Pro Bowl wide receiver Demaryius Thomas got his first shot against his former team right out of the gate with his tenure with the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. It saw the Texans squeeze by for their sixth straight win 19-17, which gave Thomas a bittersweet moment facing the Broncos where he […]

The Houston Texans have continued to improve all season, and their head coach Bill O’Brien believes they haven’t reached their ceiling yet. After an 0-3 start, the Texans have won five games in a row to claim the top spot in the AFC South. Their offensive line hasn’t been the best, and they’ve received plenty […]

Heading into the 2018 season, there was plenty of questions about what Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt could bring to the table at this stage of his career after coming off yet another major injury. This had led to the notion that his best days on the field may be beyond him, which is […]

After the Houston Texans lost Will Fuller for the season the team decided to trade for Demaryius Thomas and quarterback Deshaun Watson thinks the team should continue to roll with him under center. Watson know’s Thomas is a veteran and should be able to pick up on everything quickly. “Nothing, really, should stop the train,” […]

The Denver Broncos shipped Demaryius Thomas off to the Houston Texans, and he says he looks forward to taking his old team on this week. Thomas is in his ninth NFL season, and until now, he’d only played for the Broncos. Denver was reportedly listening to offers for him as the trade deadline neared. It […]

The Houston Texans managed to fortify their receiving corps at the trade deadline with the addition of Demaryius Thomas. It appears no player is happier about the acquisition than wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. The Texans had been in the market for another potential playmaker. According to Mark Berman of KRIV, Hopkins is excited about what Thomas brings […]

The Houston Texans made a splash with the acquisition of wide receiver Demaryius Thomas at the trade deadline. However, it appears they also looked into New England Patriots wide receiver Phillip Dorsett. Houston is adamant about fortifying its receiving corps for the second half of the 218 NFL season. According to Jeff Howe of The Athletic, they […]

The Houston Texans were busy this afternoon ahead of the NFL trade deadline, acquiring star wide receiver Demaryius Thomas from the Denver Broncos. It was a move that shocked quite a few fans and media members, but Thomas was not their original target. DeSean Jackson actually was the Texans’ first choice. According to a report […]

The Houston Texans ended up winning the Demaryius Thomas sweepstakes as the Denver Broncos ended up taking their offer of a fourth-round pick and a swap of seventh-round picks. According to Mike Klis of 9News, the Texans successfully beat out offers from the New England Patriots and the Philadelphia Eagles, who came close to landing […]

The Denver Broncos have traded wide receiver Demaryius Thomas and a seventh-round pick to the Houston Texans for a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick, Adam Schefter of ESPN reports. Update: Denver traded Demaryius Thomas and a seventh-round pick to Houston for a fourth-round pick and a seventh-round pick, per source. Trade involved three picks […]

With Will Fuller out for the season due to a torn ACL, the Houston Texans are looking for a replacement at the wide receiver position to play alongside DeAndre Hopkins. One of the names that come up is former Dallas Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant, who has been out of a job since being released by […]

The spectacular non-catch made by Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins on Thursday lit up social media. However, it appears Pittsburgh Steelers wide receiver Antonio Brown is among the very few who has yet to see what all the commotion is about. Although the catch may have gone viral, Brown denied having seen the reception. […]

The Houston Texans managed to get a win streak going with their victory over the Miami Dolphins. Unfortunately, it came with a bit of a price after wide receiver Will Fuller was forced to leave the game early. Fuller suffered a torn ACL midway through the fourth quarter. According to ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter, he is expected to […]

The NFL injury bug seems to have developed a fondness for biting the Houston Texans, particularly the team’s secondary unit. Already dealing with a number of hurt bodies on their defense, the Texans are now going to miss cornerback Johnathan Joseph for up to three weeks due to a couple of lower-body injuries, according to […]

It’s tough to find anything wrong with the Houston Texans right now. They are on a five-game winning streak and, given their schedule, looking like a real playoff threat. However, one issue that has been plaguing them pretty much all season has been their health. They took another big hit when they lost secondary receiver […]

Houston Texans wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins is known to have the best hands in the whole NFL. It seems that every week he provides a new spectacular catch to add to his already amazing highlight reel. This week was no different as he might have had the catch of the year. Unfortunately, it didn’t count. […]

After a poor start to the season, the Houston Texans are looking more and more like a legitimate playoff contender as the season goes by. They have now won five straight games and each win was more impressive than the previous one. After beating the Miami Dolphins 42-23, head coach Bill O’Brien was the first […]

The Houston Texans eased to their fifth straight win with a convincing 42-23 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night that has increased their grip hold over the AFC South. However, it did come at a cost as wide receiver Will Fuller suffered a serious leg injury that has been confirmed by head coach […]

The Houston Texans’ offense hasn’t quite hit the heights of last year’s incredible six-game run prior to Deshaun Watson’s injury this season. However, DeAndre Hopkins and co. finally reached that elite level with their terrific 42-23 win over the Miami Dolphins on Thursday night. After the game, Hopkins made the bold declaration that no team’s […]

The Houston Texans’ big win over the Miami Dolphins has been marred by a potentially serious knee injury to starting wide receiver Will Fuller. The Texans fear Fuller suffered a torn ACL on Thursday night, per Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle. Fuller will undergo an MRI on Friday to confirm the diagnosis of his […]

The Houston Texans get another injury to deal with in their secondary. During Thursday night’s game against the Miami Dolphins at home, the Texans saw cornerback Johnathan Joseph exit the contest in the first quarter with an ankle injury and is questionable to return, according to the team’s official Twitter account. #Texans Injury Update: CB […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson is only in his second year as a pro, but for football Hall of Famer Steve Young, he’s seen enough of him to say that the former Clemson Tigers star is going to end his career standing among the greats of the sport. Steve Young had some high praise for […]

Brock Osweiler played for the Houston Texans for one season, and Jadeveon Clowney won’t let that distract him from laying big hits come Sunday. Osweiler through for 2,957 yards, 15 touchdowns and 16 interceptions that season. That’s definitely not the kind of production any team wants from a starting quarterback. This season, the Texans have […]

The 2018 NFL season has been entertaining, to say the least. There have been entertaining games, surprising starts on both ends of the spectrum, and some big trades as well. That has led to the belief that this year’s NFL trade deadline may end up being the busiest ever. Already, the NFL has seen the […]

The Houston Texans made a statement with their dominant win over the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 7. This provided wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins with the perfect opportunity to throw some shade toward cornerback Jalen Ramsey. There has been plenty of noise surrounding the budding rivalry between Hopkins and Ramsey. However, according to Aaron Reiss of The Athletic, the […]

The Houston Texans have muscled themselves into the top overall spot in the AFC South through the first seven weeks of the season after bustling forward for their __ straight win. Second-year quarterback Deshaun Watson pushed through some rib and lung injuries over the last couple of weeks, which has earned the respect of star safety […]

The Houston Texans are on a roll right now. After a slow start to the season, they are now on a four-game winning streak and at the top of their division. After three straight wins that went to overtime, the Texans had their most impressive win of the season when they came into Jacksonville and […]

The Texans have made the road trip to Jacksonville for a crucial divisional matchup against the Jaguars. Unfortunately for the, they won’t be able to rely on the services of starting right guard Zach Fulton. According to ProFootballTalk, Fulton is out as he continues to recover from an ankle injury. Fulton has started every game for […]

Jadeveon Clowney and the Houston Texans were expected to be one of the top teams in the AFC this season if they could stay healthy. Unfortunately, while they have been able to stay healthy, they have had some issues with consistency. Despite the issues, Houston is 3-3 on the season and have a lot of […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson endured grueling injuries in the win over the Dallas Cowboys in Week 5. However, it seems Watson is not as impressed with his performance as the media is. It was revealed after Houston’s win that Watson had suffered a broken rib and partially torn lung. According to John McClain of […]