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It has been a tumultuous 2017 NFL season for the injury-riddled Houston Texans. One of their only few bright spots this year has been the spectacular play of star wide receiver DeAndre Hopkins. Despite the Texans quarterback carousel that went on early in the year, Hopkins managed to put up All-Pro numbers yet again. Having to play […]

In light of the controversy surrounding Bill O’Brien over his handling of an unconscious player, Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage backs his head coach. This is a big deal, as Tom Savage is the literally the player people are trying to go after Bill O’Brien over. https://twitter.com/TomSavage03/status/940296994966433797 For what it is worth, however Savage feels […]

The NFL and the NFL Players Association agreed on Monday to conduct a joint review of whether the correct concussion protocols were followed during the Houston Texans game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday afternoon. Texans quarterback Tom Savage, who was slammed to the turf by 49ers defensive end Elvis Dumervil in the second quarter, […]

The Houston Texans are facing yet another dilemma at the quarterback position with starter Tom Savage currently in the concussion protocol. This has potentially pushed third-string quarterback T.J. Yates into the starting lineup in Week 15 against the Jacksonville Jaguars. Head coach Bill O’Brien has now voiced this same notion on Monday morning stating that […]

The Houston Texans are headed toward their first losing season while falling short of reaching the playoffs under head coach Bill O’Brien. Despite the team’s difficulties this season, O’Brien stated on Monday that he expects to be back with the team next season, according to Sarah Barshop of ESPN. On Monday he said he expects […]

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage went down in an incredibly scary fashion on Sunday. Despite video evidence suggesting he either had a seizure or went unconscious, head coach Bill O’Brien inserted him back into the game. Here is a link to said video. This has, obviously, resulted in all sorts of backlash. Some ranging from […]

During Sunday’s game between the Houston Texans and San Francisco 49ers, quarterback Tom Savage was the recipient of a huge hit that resulted in a concussion. Following the play, replays showed Savage visibly shaking on the ground in a seizure-like manner seconds after he was tackled by 49ers defensive end Elvis Dumervil. https://twitter.com/TheRenderNFL/status/939936269924225024 What was […]

Some legitimately unfortunate news coming out of the Houston Texans National Football League franchise, as reports are stating that tight end CJ Fiedorowicz might be forced to call it a career far too early. Fiedorowicz left the team’s season opener against the Jacksonville Jaguars after being diagnosed with a concussion. The tight end would then suffer […]

Houston Texans star defensive end J.J. Watt is once again on the mend for the second straight year after suffering a broken leg injury earlier this season. This has created an opportunity for Watt to truly assess the nature of the recovery from this latest ailment that he believes is much less draining mentally than […]

To NBA fans, Dallas Mavericks owner Mark Cuban is an outspoken and wonderful man who helps that league stay progressive. To folk who only follow the National Football League, he is a guy from another sport who is constantly chiming in for the sake of it. Either way, Mark Cuban has opinions … and he […]

Not a soul on this planet believes the Houston Texans quarterback job even remotely belongs to Tom Savage. As soon as Deshaun Watson is healthy to return, the gig is his. Even Tom Savage knows this. It is why he has admitted to using his current platform to audition for other quarterback jobs across the […]

Hall of Fame quarterback Warren Moon is now in the news for all the wrong reasons. The former Houston Oilers quarterback is being sued over a sexual harassment claim from one of his former assistants. The legal team for Moon has already released the following statement: “Warren Moon has yet to be served with the […]

Cincinnati Bengals wide receiver John Ross’ first year in the pros came to a close Wednesday, as the team put their first-round pick in this year’s draft on the injured reserved list due to a left shoulder injury, meaning he’ll not play another game this season. This report came from the Cincinnati Enquirer’s Jim Owczarski. Moreover, […]

Although the Houston Texans have officially suffered their first losing season under head coach Bill O’Brien, the team is still looking to finish out strong. Which is why they are hoping for the return of wide receiver Braxton Miller. Miller suffered a concussion during a hit he sustained while returning a punt versus the Tennessee Titans […]

The Houston Texans have seen the 2017 season quickly go south over the last few weeks, pushing them out of the playoff picture. Deshaun Watson was lost for the season, spiraling their offense downward. Now, both wide receiver Bruce Ellington and tight end C.J. Fiedorowicz are out for the year as well after going on […]

Several weeks of tinkering with rosters, combing for waiver wire pickups, and concocting trades finally paid off for all of you who’ve clinched a fantasy football playoff spot. Still, there’s plenty of work left for playoff-bound team owners before taking home the title. The waiver wire can be your friend. For those who’ve been officially […]

Any chance the Houston Texans had at a potential playoff run has seemingly gone down the drain in Week 13 with their 24-13 loss to the Tennessee Titans. As hopeful as the Texans were, it was the most likely result after all the key injuries they suffered this year. Still, the Bill O’Brien narrative that […]

Houston Texans wide receiver Will Fuller has been ruled out yet again. This time, it is for the team’s Week 13 game against the Tennessee Titans. This is a big deal, as Will Fuller, who is a humorously talented player, has missed plenty of action this season. Then again, the Texans have been ravaged by […]

The Houston Texans apparently found the quarterback of the future in Deshaun Watson. Then, because the football gods must hate us all, the rookie gunslinger found himself on the injured reserve after his knee failed the rest of his body. Honestly, one of the most gut-wrenching moments of the entire season was when Deshaun Watson […]

On Tuesday, NFL commissioner Roger Goodell officially reinstated longtime Houston Texans middle linebacker Brian Cushing from his mandatory 10-game suspension when the team was granted a one-week roster exemption. It was reported that Cushing met with Texans head coach Bill O’Brien on Tuesday, as Houston still needs to evaluate his conditioning levels to see if […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt saw his season end when he suffered a devastating knee injury during Week 5’s home game against the Kansas City Chiefs. There’s some hope on the horizon, however. Watt getting carted off the field and riding an ambulance to the hospital was a very unnerving sight for Texans fans, […]

Tennessee Titans quarterback Marcus Mariota is having a seesaw type of season in this third year in the league. While he remains a quality starter for the Titans, there are still plenty of room for him to improve. One of them is ball security. Mariota has quite improved on that, particularly in taking care of […]

After another lackluster performance for Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage during their 23-16 loss to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday Night Football, a change at quarterback was yet again a topic of discussion. According to Mark Berman of KRIV, head coach Bill O’Brien plans on sticking with Savage as his starting quarterback, for the time […]

The Houston Texans fell to the Baltimore Ravens on Monday night and head coach Bill O’Brien isn’t really taking it in stride. The Texans were making a final push late in the game, however, an iffy pass from Tom Savage resulted in an interception, sealing Houston’s fate. Bill O’Brien has had enough of the turnovers. […]

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage isn’t likely on a lot of fantasy football teams. Not only is the veteran gunslinger not exactly locked in as an every week starter, but his numbers leave a lot to be desired. He’s also a bit turnover prone. According to Tom Savage, he’s not actually turnover prone, though. From […]

The Houston Texans are currently pretty good at every position except one. Unfortunately, it just so happens to be the most important position on the field. Houston realizes this, and has essentially put quarterback Tom Savage on notice. It is now or never for the gunslinger. While Texans offensive coordinator Sean Ryan mentioned a relative […]

Currently not in the National Football League on any team, Robert Griffin III claims he could help the Houston Texans, as well as plenty of other teams around the league. Tickle no one shocked and do not call them Nancy. “I’m ready to hit the ground Sunday if anybody needs me,” Griffin told John McClain of the Houston […]

Deshaun Watson is injured, but appears to be the franchise player the Houston Texans were hoping for. The Cleveland Browns, who are a debacle, despite drafting DeShone Kizer, are still looking to find such an amazing talent. Supposed Browns fan, and NBA megastar, LeBron James is apparently not happy the latter of the two franchises […]

Is the Tom Savage era with the Houston Texans already over? Maybe not, but the National Football League franchise is already prepping TJ Yates in a way that suggests he might get a chance to start this season. According to Aaron Wilson of the Houston Chronicle, Texans coach Bill O’Brien said Yates was getting six or eight […]

After an incredible start to what appears to be a very promising NFL career, rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson of the Houston Texans must go through an extensive healing process following surgery to repair a torn ACL. Fortunately for Watson, no additional damage to his knee was found during the surgery, according to ESPN. Doctors did […]

In wake of rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson tearing his ACL last week, the Houston Texans have been scrambling to sort out their quarterback situation. According to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network, the Texans parted ways with veteran quarterback Matt McGloin so they could Josh Johnson on Tuesday afternoon. The #Texans are shuffling their QB room: […]

Tom Savage won’t be able to win the hearts and minds no matter what this season. Having been the original starter for the Houston Texans this season, then being benched for the dynamic Deshaun Watson, he really finds himself in a tough spot. With Watson looking like a legit franchise gunslinger prior to going out […]

A few iffy reports came on Sunday, claiming that the Houston Texans were kicking the tires on bringing in quarterback Colin Kaepernick. Not only were those reports quickly refuted as an iffy PR tactic by the team, but credible reporters have since said the National Football League franchise hasn’t even contacted the polarizing gunslinger. Jay Glazer, […]

With Deshaun Watson gone the way of the dinosaurs, it would be easy to project the Houston Texans to fall off a cliff for the remainder of the season. Houston coach Bill O’Brien, however, claims we should wait a minute before writing them off. “It’s a very resilient bunch of guys, great veteran leadership in […]

The National Football League is going to be a worse place this season without Deshaun Watson in it. The electric rookie quarterback of the Houston Texans is out for the season after tearing his ACL in practice. You likely know this, as the entire league sent out condolences to the kid and many fans are […]

Houston Texans quarterback Tom Savage has become self-aware. The original starter for the Texans, turned backup much to the dismay of his agent, has some interesting thoughts on replacing the injured Deshaun Watson. “You can’t replace Deshaun Watson,” Savage said, via Jeff Darlington of ESPN. “The kid has been playing absolutely lights out. My job is to […]

The Houston Texans had plenty of options to help fill the void left in the wake of Deshaun Watson tearing his ACL. If you had TJ Yates as a player who would help do just that, you win a prize. According to Ian Rapoport of the NFL Network, the Texans are signing TJ Yates in the wake […]

With Houston Texans rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson going down with a torn ACL, it was another opportunity for an NFL team to sign the controversial and still-unemployed Colin Kaepernick. However, it was another opportunity missed as the Texans signed Matt McGloin instead. There had been a report that Texans owner Bob McNair had signed off […]

The injury bug continues to hit the Houston Texans and their most pivotal players. According to the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, the team feared that star rookie quarterback Deshaun Watson suffered a season-ending ACL tear in Thursday’s practice. Mike Garafolo of the NFL Network now confirms that Watson’s ACL is torn, bringing his rookie campaign […]