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While moments like Houston Texans’ Will Anderson Jr. scoring a touchdown off a Sam Darnold fumble were a highlight, the team would still lose to the Seattle Seahawks in another disappointing showcase, 27-19. It was also another lackluster offensive performance, as, besides the Texans being without wide receiver Christian Kirk, the team lost Nico Collins […]

With the Houston Texans taking on the Seattle Seahawks on Monday Night Football, the team does get a negative development on the offensive side of the ball. As the Texans look to exploit any flaw of the Seahawks on Monday night, one player who won’t be available will be wide receiver Christian Kirk. According to […]

The Houston Texans travel to Seattle for Monday Night Football with a chance to build on their momentum. The Texans enter at 2-3 after defeating the Ravens 44-10 before their bye week. The Seahawks sit at 4-2 but have struggled at home this season with a 1-2 record at Lumen Field. Houston’s defense ranks first […]

Cam’ron isn’t questioning CJ Stroud’s talent, but he is questioning Houston’s influence. The rapper and sports show host sounded off on It Is What It Is, explaining why the city can be a tough environment for star athletes, Complex reports. His reason? Houston’s nightlife and women can derail even the most focused players. Cam drew […]

The Baltimore Ravens’ Week 5 performance will go down in the history books as one of the most embarrassing efforts in team history. Without two-time MVP Lamar Jackson leading the charge, the Ravens were trounced 44-10 by the Houston Texans in front of the home crowd at M&T Bank Stadium. Following the game, head coach […]

The Baltimore Ravens are in shambles. They entered Week 5 with a 1-3 record and were separated from last place in the AFC North thanks to owning a tie-breaker over the Cleveland Browns. Two-time MVP quarterback Lamar Jackson is out due to a hamstring injury, yet that might be the least of their worries.  The […]

The first month of the 2025 NFL season is now in the books, and many fantasy football managers are already down in the dumps entering Week 5. For many fantasy football players, it is officially time to get desperate, particularly with the quarterback position. Whether due to the arrival of bye weeks or unfavorable matchups, […]

The Houston Texans and Baltimore Ravens both enter Week 5 searching for stability. Sitting at 1-3, neither team has lived up to preseason expectations. Their circumstances, though, are far different. For Houston, the optimism lies in a defense beginning to find its identity and CJ Stroud seemingly growing more comfortable each week. For Baltimore, injuries, […]

The Houston Texans picked up their first win of the season thanks to a dominant showing against the Tennessee Titans in Week 4. Houston’s defense did not give rookie quarterback Cam Ward much of anything. And CJ Stroud threw two touchdowns in the victory on Sunday. It’s a big sigh of relief for Texans fans, […]

As Week 5 approaches with the first wave of bye weeks beginning, fantasy football managers face difficult decisions at the quarterback position. With several key injuries and matchups creating opportunities, this week offers some intriguing options beyond the obvious starts and sits. Here’s a comprehensive breakdown of quarterbacks to target and avoid in Week 5. […]

With both teams heading into NFL Week 4 at 0-3, it was crucial for both the New York Giants and Houston Texans to secure a win during this first quarter of the season. Both squads seemed destined for mediocrity through Week 3, but everything has changed and both teams are seeing a massive glimmer of […]

The Houston Texans are arguably the most disappointing team in the NFL heading into Week 4 of the 2025 season. After two straight playoff appearances, winning a game both times, CJ Stroud and company came into the campaign with expectations that are now shattered at 0-3. While fans search for a reason, NFL insider Dianni […]

The NFL season is starting to take shape after three weeks, as some teams establish themselves as contenders and others quickly fall out of the playoff race. However, the water is still murky for a number of teams in the middle, some of which suffered very frustrating losses on a wild Sunday in Week 3. […]

Quarterback play has defined the early weeks of the 2025 fantasy football season. Some surprising names have emerged as reliable starters while others have left managers scrambling for alternatives. By Week 4, it’s clear that sticking with name value alone isn’t always enough. Matchups, health, and system fit matter just as much as pedigree. This […]

With the Houston Texans displaying a poor offensive outing in the 17-10 loss against the Jacksonville Jaguars, there is no doubt some early concern with another close loss from the team. As fans discuss who’s most to blame for the Texans’ putrid offense, head coach DeMeco Ryans would reflect on the loss against the Jaguars […]

The Houston Texans came into 2025 with cautious optimism. They had a defense that had shown promise and an offense built around a young star quarterback. Three weeks into the season, though, and the optimism has vanished. The Texans are winless after three games, and the same offensive demons that haunted them last year have […]

Things keep on going south for C.J. Stroud and the Houston Texans. Under growing pressure to get their first win of the season, the Texans failed to accomplish that mission again on Sunday, as they suffered a 17-10 loss at the hands of Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville. The […]

Indiana football got a huge performance from quarterback Fernando Mendoza on Saturday night. Indiana demolished Illinois football, 63-10. The Hoosiers defense held Illinois to just two rushing yards. Indiana quarterback Mendoza also threw five touchdown passes with no interceptions. “Mendoza has now thrown for at least four touchdowns without a pick in three straight games. […]

The AFC South features two teams looking to get into the win column for Week 3. The Jacksonville Jaguars took a loss to the Cincinnati Bengals, but the Houston Texans are searching for win No. 1. Houston leads the series 31-15 overall. But the Texans are spiraling though as one of three winless teams needing […]

Though the 2025 NFL season is still young, the Houston Texans’ offense appears to be a problem. Sitting in the basement of the AFC South at 0-2, the Texans’ offense has failed to record 300 total yards in two straight games, with starting quarterback CJ Stroud having already been sacked six times and pressured 11 […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud burst onto the scene in 2023 with one of the best rookie seasons ever. Stroud became just the third player ever to lead the league in both passing yards per game and touchdown-to-interception ratio that year, joining all-time NFL greats Tom Brady and Joe Montana on that list. Furthermore, he […]

To say that the Houston Texans’ offense has been struggling to start the 2025 season would be a major understatement. After suffering a 14-9 defeat to the Los Angeles Rams on opening week, the Texans’ offense tripped on themselves yet again during their Week 2 clash against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, mustering all of 19 […]

After a successful 2024 season in which quarterback CJ Stroud continued to lead the Houston Texans to the best of his ability, if their back-to-back playoff appearances are any indication, the Texans haven’t been off to the best start in 2025. On Monday, Houston fell to 0-2 on the year after a heartbreaking 20-19 loss […]

The Houston Texans and especially CJ Stroud are looking to bounce back from their 14-9 loss to the LA Rams in Week 1. On Monday, they will host the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, which will be broadcast on Monday Night Football on ESPN.  Prior to the game, Stroud led fans in on some of his unusual […]

The Houston Texans opened their 2025 season with a deflating 14-9 loss in California to the Los Angeles Rams, falling short in what many expected to be a breakthrough game for quarterback CJ Stroud. Against the Los Angeles Rams, Houston’s offense sputtered, undone by penalties, turnovers, and pressure. Now, ahead of the team’s Week 2 […]

The Houston Texans entered SoFi Stadium on Sunday eager to showcase an improved roster and build momentum around CJ Stroud in his second season. Instead, they left with more questions than answers. The Texans fell 14-9 to the Los Angeles Rams in a winnable contest defined by missed opportunities, costly mistakes, and self-inflicted wounds. In […]

The NFL is back! Week 1 delivered in the best way, with great games coming down to the wire in all four primetime windows and throughout the Sunday slate. Some teams with high expectations soared through their openers. The Green Bay Packers looked like the Super Bowl contenders everyone was hoping for in a destruction […]

The Houston Texans did not start the 2025 NFL season on the right foot. Houston lost a close 14-9 game against Los Angeles in Week 1. Texans fans were disappointed that their offense played so poorly. Now the situation just got worse with some tough injury news. Texans tight end Cade Stover broke his foot […]

C.J. Stroud had one of the best rookie seasons in NFL history. The Houston Texans star threw for 4,108 yards during his Rookie of the Year-winning campaign. The Ohio State product broke numerous records in the process. Notably, Stroud became just the third quarterback to lead the league in both touchdown-to-interception ratio and passing yards […]

The Houston Texans entered the 2025 NFL season with playoff hopes once again. But, Week 1 was not kind as they lost to the Los Angeles Rams, 14-9. While the Texans had some injury concerns heading into the game, scoring nine points and going without a single touchdown was not what anybody expected. Texans quarterback […]

When the Houston Texans hired Nick Caley as the new offensive coordinator, they hoped he would be a perfect pairing with quarterback CJ Stroud. Caley was the passing game coordinator and tight ends coach for the Los Angeles Rams last season. Rams head coach Sean McVay had another coach leave for a promotion. Sports Illustrated […]

With the Houston Texans facing the Los Angeles Rams to start the regular season, there is no doubt an excitement is felt throughout the organization to get the schedule started. As fans are locking in their bold predictions for the Texans’ 2025 season, head coach DeMeco Ryans expressed how eager he is to start the […]

The Houston Texans head into 2025 with something to prove. Last season, their hopes were dashed in the Divisional Round against the Kansas City Chiefs. Meanwhile, the Los Angeles Rams were humbled by the eventual Super Bowl champions after advancing past Minnesota. Both teams enter the new campaign with championship aspirations and rosters built to […]

Last season, the Houston Texans were supposed to be one of the NFL’s breakout stories. However, they fell flat due to injuries, poor offensive line play, and growing pains around quarterback CJ Stroud. Now, in 2025, optimism remains, but it’s laced with caution. The talent is undeniable, the defense looks loaded, and the front office […]

The Houston Texans are bringing back a familiar face at tight end, re-signing veteran Harrison Bryant shortly after his release during final roster cuts. Bryant was let go as part of Houston’s move to trim down to the league-mandated 53-man roster. But the decision was viewed as procedural because he is a veteran who did […]

It could be a year where Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud cuts loose. But the offensive line will be a key to his success or failure. However, Stroud shut down the sophomore slump narrative from last season, according to a YouTube post by Inside Coverage. “I really try not to harp back on last year,” […]

Training camp and the preseason are often the NFL’s harshest proving grounds. Every summer, players across the league learn that a job once considered safe is suddenly vulnerable. This is especially true as hungry newcomers push veterans to the brink. The Houston Texans are no exception. After an up-and-down 2024 season and a rocky start […]

With the Houston Texans putting on the finishing touches before Week 1 of the regular season, one of the major question marks of the team was the offensive line. Especially with the Texans being led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, the team needs to keep him upright as the star speaks on an offensive lineman who […]

Many fantasy football managers devalue the quarterback position. There tends to be more talent that could be found late in drafts at the quarterback position than there is at other positions. Last year, for example, 20 different signal-callers surpassed 200 fantasy points, whereas only 12 running backs and three receivers did that in standard fantasy […]