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Bill Belichick sounded like a coach who would die to have a player like J.J. Watt play for him during a recent interview with John McClain of the Houston Chronicle. The New England Patriots head coach had nothing but praises for the Watt. Perhaps the biggest compliment he had for the Houston Texans linebacker was […]

New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski doesn’t think he’ll miss any time due to a groin injury he suffered in Week 2 but admitted that he’s day-to-day. Nevertheless, he said that he’s feeling just fine and is happy to know his injury is nothing serious according to ESPN’s Mark Reiss. “Super relieved,” Gronkowski told […]

The early season struggles by the Cincinnati Bengals have triggered a lot of emotional takes not only from fans but from the teams’ players also. Among them is Bengals star wideout A.J. Green, who went off when asked by Paul Dehner Jr. of the Cincinnati Enquirer about his take on the team’s offense so far […]

The Cincinnati Bengals poor start to the season isn’t sitting well with the franchise’s executives, so it’s just a matter of time before the Bengals’ front office give the boot to someone on the team. Unfortunately for offensive coordinator Ken Zampese, he’s the one who was handed the first pink slip if the season by […]

Despite all the playoff failures over the past several years, there have been two things that have remained unchanged for the Cincinnati Bengals: Andy Dalton and Marvin Lewis. It will continue to be that way for the Bengals, it seems, at least for the foreseeable future, especially after Lewis voiced his support for Dalton following […]

In Week 2, the Houston Texans were able to bounce back from an embarrassing loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars with a win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Thursday Night Football. Although the Texans are sitting at 1-1 with two weeks in the books, J.J. Watt’s health may be a concern moving forward. Watt injured the […]

It’s been a rough few days for the Houston Texans on the field. During Sunday’s 27-9 loss at the hands of the underdog Jacksonville Jaguars, five Texans suffered concussions, including all three of their tight ends. That was especially bad news for starter C.J. Fiedorowicz, who endured another concussion just a few weeks prior. As […]

The 2017 NFL season has gotten off to a rough start for the Houston Texans. Not only is the team recovering from the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey and a blowout loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 1, but they must now also deal with losing one of their best defensive players in linebacker Brian […]

It’s a short week for the Houston Texans, who will have to name a starting quarterback for Thursday’s matchup against the Cincinnati Bengals on the road after Sunday’s 29-7 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars at home. Head coach Bill O’Brien only have two quarterbacks to choose from in Tom Savage and Deshaun Watson, and while […]

The Cincinnati Bengals received a beating at the hands of the Baltimore Ravens in their Week 1 home loss last Sunday, but if there ever was a positive takeaway for Bengals head coach Marvin Lewis from that game, it’s how rookie running back Joe Mixon performed on the field. According to Curtis Crabtree of Pro Football […]

The Houston Texans are coming off a lackluster debut to their 2017 NFL season, having been routed at home by the Jacksonville Jaguars, 27-9, on Sunday. Although the Texans will go on the road for Week 2, they have a rather favorable matchup ahead against the Cincinnati Bengals, who also lost at home in Week […]

There were many bumps and bruises along the way in the Houston Texans’ disappointing showing on Sunday, losing the season opener 27-9 to the Jacksonville Jaguars. Houston saw five of their players (linebacker Brian Cushing, wide receiver Bruce Ellington, and all three tight ends on the roster in C.J. Fiedorowicz, Ryan Griffin, and Stephen Anderson) suffer head injuries that […]

While the Pittsburgh Steelers didn’t exactly look like the 8.5-point spread favorites in Sunday’s too-close-for-comfort 21-18 road win over the Cleveland Browns, that shouldn’t diminish in any form the fantastic NFL debut of Pittsburgh’s rookie linebacker, T.J. Watt, the 30th overall pick in the 2017 NFL Draft. Against the Browns, Watt, younger brother of Houston […]

The Houston Texans headed into Week 1 of the 2017 NFL season with Tom Savage pegged as the starting quarterback for the foreseeable future. That changed on Sunday with rookie Deshaun Watson getting his first of his NFL career. According to ESPN’s Sarah Barshop, it didn’t take long for head coach Bill O’Brien to make […]

The city of Houston has brighter days ahead of it, beginning with the start of the NFL regular season this Sunday. The Texans will host the Week 1 clash against AFC South rivals the Jacksonville Jaguars at NRG Stadium, wherein star defensive end J.J. Watt will make his long-awaited return after missing all but three games […]

Deshaun Watson isn’t used to playing second fiddle. After all, he was the center of attention on Dabo Swinney’s Clemson Tigers squad that went on to win the National Title last season. But rookies will always be rookies in the NFL, and young guns like Watson are usually forced to hide in the shadows of […]

The guessing game for the starting quarterback is now over for the Houston Texans. Head coach Bill O’Brien effectively put an end to months of speculation about the topic by categorically saying that Tom Savage is going to start right from Week 1 of the upcoming season, according to a report by Aaron Wilson of […]

Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt seems to be poised to have a big year, according to head coach Bill O’Brien in an interview with Peter King of the MMQB. “I can tell you right now the guy’s going to be at the top of his game. He’s had a great training camp. I think […]

After parting ways with Brock Osweiler in a trade with the Cleveland Browns, the Houston Texans moved on with Tom Savage expected to be the starter this season and rookie Deshaun Watson being groomed as the future of the franchise. With high hopes of Watson, all eyes have been on the rookie quarterback during the […]

It’s all about the mindset for Cleveland Browns quarterback Brock Osweiler. The 26-year-old will enter the 2017 NFL season on the heels of a bad year with the Houston Texans that he’d rather forget. After sort of swindling the Texans, who signed him to a four-year, $72-million contract in 2016, Osweiler quickly became a poster […]

J.J. Watt‘s intent of promoting his own shoe line through putting down Lonzo Ball‘s Big Baller Brand shoes comically backfired, as Twitter came down on him with its usual roast. The Houston Texans defensive end promoted his signature Reebok shoe line on social media at the coattails of all the attention Ball has been getting for […]

If you think football players are mad about the massive contracts the NBA has been doling out this summer, imagine how mad they are that a rookie has a $495 pair of shoes on the market. Houston Texans defensive end J.J. Watt was quick to point it out and promote the release of his own […]

After seeing the Houston Rockets play up close on Sunday, J.J. Watt now has a deeper understanding of how NBA teams compete in the playoffs. It also turned the Houston Texans defensive end to a huge fan of Patrick Beverley. The night started awkwardly for the two stars though, as Watt revealed how he and […]

It’s been a long and winding road, but we’ve finally made it to the NFL’s Wild Card playoffs. On Saturday, one of the best tournaments in sports will finally kick off. Unfortunately, injuries to key players have dimmed the excitement for a few teams. The Raiders‘ grand return to the postseason after 14 years away […]

Time flies by when you having fun. It’s hard to believe, but we’re already in the final week of the regular season, and there are plenty of NFL playoff scenarios left to sort out. A lot was decided in Week 16, though. The Baltimore Ravens, Tennessee Titans, Indianapolis Colts, and Denver Broncos were all eliminated […]

With only four weeks remaining in the 2016 NFL regular season, a number of teams are still fighting for the final playoff spots. At the moment, only the Dallas Cowboys, New England Patriots, Oakland Raiders, and Seattle Seahawks can feel confident as postseason participants (Dallas has already clinched a spot). The rest of the field […]

There was no shortage of controversy during last night’s game between the Oakland Raiders and Houston Texans in Mexico City. Whether it be the laser pointer directed into Brock Osweiler‘s eyes or a number of questionable calls by the officials, the Texans weren’t happy with the dynamics surrounding the game itself. Houston was on the […]

Usually, excuses from players and coaches are frowned upon. But, in this instance, it’s quite understandable. During Monday night’s game between the Houston Texans and Oakland Raiders in Mexico City, Brock Osweiler faced an obstacle other than the opposing defense. On a number of plays, a green laser pointer was shined on Osweiler’s face. It […]

The Houston Texans currently boast a 6-3 record, good for first in the AFC South. But, there are still serious questions about their current quarterback situation. This offseason, the Texans signed free agent Brock Osweiler to a four-year, $72 million deal. He’s struggled to live up to the hype, which shouldn’t be taken as an […]

Tragedy struck in Denver on Monday night. Shortly after the Broncos–Texans game, the Associated Press reports that a fan fell 30-50 feet from a stairwell while leaving Sports Authority Field. The person was quickly transferred to Denver Health Medical Center. Sadly, after fighting through the night, the fan passed away on Tuesday morning. Their name […]

Ahead of the Houston Texans‘ comeback victory over the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday night, a report from CBS Sports’ Jason La Canfora came out claiming that head coach Bill O’Brien and starting quarterback Brock Osweiler engaged in a “heated exchange” in a QB meeting. According to the report, the incident occurred because of a disagreement […]

J.J. Watt has never missed a game in his six seasons in the NFL with the Texans, but that will change this Sunday. Watt was placed on injured reserve this week after re-injuring his back against the Patriots. The three-time Defensive Player of the Year made a speedy recovery from surgery on a herniated disc […]

After signing a $72 million contract with the Houston Texans this offseason, Brock Osweiler has put up mediocre numbers through the first three games this year. He has thrown three touchdowns and four interceptions while completing just under 60 percent of his passes. There is still plenty of time for Osweiler to improve those numbers […]

Don’t expect to see J.J. Watt on the field this season (although it’s certainly possible, knowing him). A couple days after going onto injured reserve after re-injuring his back, the NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport reports that Watt likely won’t return this season. The Texans believe 2017 is a more realistic return date. Watt had surgery […]

This morning, the Houston Texans placed three-time Defensive Player of the Year J.J. Watt on injured reserve. Watt is eligible to return in Week 12, but there is some concern that he’ll miss the rest of the season. In his press conference following the move, Texans head coach Bill O’Brien was quick to answer any […]

It’s been downhill for the Houston Texans after an impressive 2-0 start. Houston was shut out by the New England Patriots on Thursday night football, trounced by a third string quarterback. Now, they’ve learned that their best player will be out for at least half the season, and possibly the entirety of it. On Wednesday […]