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The Houston Texans lost a winnable game against the Tennessee Titans in Week 12, 32-27. In fact, it was their fourth loss in their last six games. How are the 7-5 Texans still a Super Bowl contender, as basement dwellers like the Titans and New York Jets have beat them on the road and at […]

The grind of a 17-game NFL season starts to take its toll the deeper teams get into the schedule, and in Week 12, the Pittsburgh Steelers and Houston Texans—still the No. 3 and No. 4 seeds in the AFC playoff picture—found that out the hard way. In a game played on a field blanketed with […]

Former NFL quarterback turned ESPN analyst Dan Orlovsky will forever be known for his biggest boneheaded play. In Week 5 of the 2018 season, the then-Detroit Lions QB tried running away from Minnesota Vikings legend Jared Allen and ran right out the back of the end zone for a safety. In the Houston Texans’ 2024 […]

The Houston Texans lost their Week 12 matchup against the Tennessee Titans 32-27. Houston is now 7-5 and still holds a two-game lead in the AFC South despite three losses in four games. Their defense struggled against Will Levis and the Tennessee attack but it was the offense and special teams that lost this game. […]

The Houston Texans suffered an embarrassing loss to the Tennessee Titans in Week 12, 32-27. To make matters worse, quarterback CJ Stroud, who never seems to be short on confidence, did his best Dan Orlovsky impression by running out the back of the end zone to seal the contest on a safety. Granted, he was […]

With a Houston Texans Week 12 game scheduled against the Tennessee Titans, a lot of eyes will be on the Texans to see if they can continue their push toward the 2024 NFL Playoffs. Ahead of the Texans-Titans game, we’ll be making our Texans Week 12 predictions. It has not been the dominant season the […]

In all of sports, you need to prove yourself for a while at the professional level before you are solidified as a star and looked at as a great. For example, Tom Brady didn’t walk into the NFL as the biggest thing in the league; it took him years to establish himself as the face […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud addressed his performance following the team’s 34-10 victory over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, emphasizing his commitment to maintaining an aggressive approach despite recent interceptions. In the Week 11 matchup, Stroud completed 23 of 34 passes for 257 yards, threw one interception, and did not record a touchdown, […]

The Houston Texans came away with an impressive 34-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night football, and the offensive line did a great job of protecting quarterback CJ Stroud from Micah Parsons and the other Dallas pass rushers. Stroud credited his offensive line when speaking after the game. “Amazing, amazing. I was back […]

Since 2002, the Houston Texans and Dallas Cowboys have battled for the Governor’s Cup six times, with America’s Team having a 4-2 edge over their in-state counterparts. But with injuries having taken it’s toll on the Cowboys, the Texans will enter Monday night’s matchup in Dallas as significant favorites, despite the fact that the AFC […]

With a Houston Texans Week 11 game coming up against the Dallas Cowboys on Monday Night Football, the eyes of not just Texas will be on this game. This is a contest that’s going to get a ton of attention from the NFL world. As such, ahead of the Texans-Cowboys game, we’ll be making our […]

The Houston Texans faced the Detroit Lions in Week 10, ultimately losing on a last-second field goal, 26-23. The Texans fell to 6-4 with the loss, but they still have a big lead in the AFC South. However, there is always blame to go around following a loss, especially when the other team won despite […]

In Week 10, the Houston Texans became the rare NFL team that lost a game where they picked off the opposing quarterback five times. But how did that happen? Sure, the Detroit Lions are a very good team and were favorites to leave Detroit with a win, but the Texans are a good team, too, […]

The Houston Texans lost a heartbreaking game to the Detroit Lions in Week 10. After taking a 23-7 lead, they allowed 19 consecutive points to lose 26-23 at home. It is their second loss in a row and sends their record to 6-4. Despite brutal injuries and poor second-half play, their season is not over. […]

Sunday Night Football was stacked with all sorts of drama in the matchup between the Detroit Lions and Houston Texans. The Lions came into the affair relatively flat, and Jared Goff’s five interceptions didn’t do much to help matters. During the broadcast, former NFL quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick dropped a hilarious post comparing Goff’s performance to […]

After the opening 30 minutes of football on Sunday night, it looked like the Houston Texans were well on their way toward cruising to one of the biggest statement wins of the 2024 NFL season. Despite Kansas City’s undefeated status, the general consensus seemed to be that it was the Detroit Lions who were playing […]

The Houston Texans are facing a challenging period, highlighted by head coach DeMeco Ryans’ candid critique of quarterback C.J. Stroud’s recent performance. Following a disappointing loss to the Detroit Lions, where the Texans squandered a halftime lead to lose 26-23, Ryans did not mince words about his young quarterback’s role in the defeat. “C.J. Stroud: […]

After lighting up the NFL and cruising to a Rookie of the Year win last season, Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is undergoing something of a sophomore slump this season. All year long, the Texans offense hasn’t been as potent as they were last season, and Stroud is presently coming off one of the worst […]

The Houston Texans have had a solid first half of the 2024 NFL season. Houston has not been the dominant team that they were in 2023, but they are still 6-3 heading into Week 10. The Texans are in complete control of the AFC South and feel like one team that is almost guaranteed a […]

The month of October is often referred to as Spooky Season, and for the Houston Texans, it has been a month full of frights that have turned one of the AFC’s top contenders into a skeleton crew… pun intended. Veteran safety Jimmie Ward and starting linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair have both been out for three weeks […]

Thursday Night Football was a tale of two halves. The Houston Texans were in control for the first half, entering halftime with a 7-0 lead. However, New York came to life in the second half and went on a 21-6 run to win the game 21-13. This was a game that many expected Houston to […]

The Houston Texans had an eventful Thursday Night Football matchup with the New York Jets. The Texans led the Jets 7-0 by halftime. However, before that point, Houston was hit with an injury scare on star quarterback CJ Stroud. Stroud took a hit and was slow to get up. He regained himself but looked like […]

The New York Jets are trapped in an existential nightmare of a season where the team somehow tops its breathtaking ineptitude week-after-week. Despite stockpiling former Green Bay Packers, New York is mired in a five-game losing streak. Yet, for some reason, the Jets are surprise favorites to beat the Texans on Thursday night in Week […]

The Houston Texans’ wide receiver depth was expected to be one of their biggest strong points this year, but after Nico Collins suffered a hamstring injury, and Stefon Diggs’ season came to an end with an ACL injury, they are quickly relying on players like John Metchie III and Xavier Hutchinson to step up as […]

The New York Jets’ deeply ingrained dysfunction has been well documented. Although the team has dedicated the season to elaborately masquerading as the 2021 Green Bay Packers – the perfect costume for their Week 9 Halloween game – the Jets are a disappointing 2-6 and mired in a five-game losing streak. New York fired head […]

The Houston Texans have been hit with the injury bug; there’s no doubt about it. Specifically, the Texans wide receiver room has been decimated, but there’s not yet reason to panic for this 6-2 squad. Still, it’s not looking good regarding the injuries. Nico Collins is on injured reserve with a hamstring injury, and Stefon […]

While on The Pivot Podcast, Barack Obama, who recently recalled a viral Key & Peele moment, spoke about how he sees the country’s continued and progressing racial advancement, even in the way the NFL has slowly adopted more and more black quarterbacks over his lifetime. “You guys are a lot younger than me, so I’m […]

With the news the Houston Texans are losing wide receiver Stefon Diggs for the rest of the 2024 NFL season with a torn ACL, quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed somber sadness for Diggs, per SportsTalk 790’s Adam Wexler. “Yeah, man, it sucks. It’s not easy. It’s not something I have a whole lot of words for. […]

After a sluggish 0-2 start to the 2024 season, the Indianapolis Colts have won four of their last five games and now have an opportunity on Sunday afternoon to move into a tie atop the AFC South with the defending division champion Houston Texans. Fortunately for the Colts, they’ll be benefitting from the return of […]

With a Houston Texans Week 8 game scheduled against the Indianapolis Colts, a lot of eyes will be on one of the youngest but most exciting teams in the NFL. Ahead of the Texans-Colts game, we’ll be making our Texans Week 6 predictions. This is, without a doubt, a huge game for the Texans. They’re […]

There’s no such thing as a good loss in the NFL, but the Houston Texans have to feel alright about the fact that they hung in with one of the NFC’s best teams. They forced the Green Bay Packers to beat them via a last season field goal, and had newly acquired kicker Brandon McManus […]

CJ Stroud has the Houston Texans playing some good football so far this season, and people are noticing the talent that he possesses, even Snoop Dogg. The West Coast rapper was a guest on First Take and was asked how many quarterbacks would he put above Stroud. “Probably four,” Snoop Dogg said. “Patrick Mahomes definitely […]

CJ Stroud and Will Anderson Jr. will always be intertwined, as the Houston Texans selected those two back-to-back in the first round of the 2023 NFL Draft, and those choices have changed the fortunes of the franchise overnight. Stroud spoke on the bond he has with Anderson. “Man, I’m super proud of Will, just the […]

The Green Packers Packers added a Super Bowl champion ahead of a Week 7 clash versus C.J. Stroud’s Houston Texans. Jordan Love might need the help and the quarterback knows it. Stroud is no stranger to the Packers’ signal caller as both are California prep products. They have been keeping up with each other since high […]

The Houston Texans improved to 5-1 on Sunday with a big 41-21 win over the New England Patriots, who gave quarterback Drake Maye his first career start. CJ Stroud meanwhile balled out, throwing for three touchdowns. After the contest, Stroud was seen speaking to Maye and gave him a piece of advice. Via Mike Reiss: […]

Fantasy football season is well underway now, and managers are setting their sights on an incredibly important stretch of action in Week 6. By now, the first punches have been thrown in your respective leagues, and managers will be looking to either continue their hot start to the season, or find a way to bounce […]

The Houston Texans have had a fabulous start to the 2024 NFL season. Houston is 4-1 heading into Week 6 and in complete control of the AFC South. They also have what looks like an easy matchup against the Patriots on Sunday, with rookie QB Drake Maye making his first ever start. Stroud does not […]

Following a loss last weekend on Sunday Night Football in which they were dominated by the Baltimore Ravens, the Buffalo Bills played their second consecutive game against an AFC division leader this weekend, visiting CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans. For the second straight game, Josh Allen’s MVP buzz took a major hit, as the […]

C.J. Stroud has already become one of the best quarterbacks in the NFL, and he is showing out in one of the marquee matchups of the NFL’s Week 5 slate. In the second quarter of the game between Stroud’s Houston Texans and the Buffalo Bills, the second-year star launched a 67-yard touchdown to wide receiver […]