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It was a celebratory night for the Houston Texans Saturday as they beat the Indianapolis Colts to claim the AFC South and knock their rival out of the playoffs. Rookie sensation C.J. Stroud led the way to the win as he connected with his favorite target in wide receiver Nico Collins who had nine catches […]

Nearly every single man in the Texans locker room was not just ready, but eager to give CJ Stroud his well deserved flowers following Houston’s win over the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night, which secured a playoff berth for the upstart Texans. To a man, each of the Texans who spoke after the game gave […]

The Houston Texans finished off their magical regular season with a win against the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday night. It was a close game the entire night, but the Texans came out on top after a brutal drop by the Colts on their final possession of the game on a fourth and one in the […]

What a season it has been for CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans. The Texans were one of the worst teams in the NFL last season, but because of that, they had an early pick in the 2023 NFL Draft. With that pick, they selected CJ Stroud from Ohio State, and it was one of […]

For the first time since 2019, the Houston Texans are headed to the playoffs. Behind the stellar play of rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, the Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 23-19 on Saturday night. After the game, head coach DeMeco Ryans talked about his team’s mindset in advance of the critical matchup with the Colts. Ryans […]

The Houston Texans beat the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday to secure their postseason ticket. Quarterback CJ Stroud led the Texans to victory, and he was visibly emotional after securing the team’s first playoff berth in five seasons. The entire sports world was watching and reacted swiftly with admiration for Stroud and the rest of the […]

The Houston Texans are headed to the playoffs after they topped the Indianapolis Colts 23-19 on Saturday. Quarterback CJ Stroud led the Texans to victory by going 20-26 for 264 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. As the game ended, Stroud was overcome with emotion: CJ Stroud crying after clinching a spot in the […]

The Houston Texans are set to face the Indianapolis Colts in a win-or-go-home game in Week 18. The winner of this game will be guaranteed at least a wild card spot with the chance to win the AFC South division. As of this writing, the Texans are the favorites to win. Will that actually happen, […]

It’s “win and you’re in” for the Houston Texans this Saturday as they prepare to take on the Indianapolis Colts for a shot at the AFC South and/or a playoff berth. With a win, the Texans will eliminate the Colts and make the playoffs. With a win and a Jaguars loss, the Texans can win […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to host the Houston Texans this weekend in the city known as the ‘Crossroads of America’ in Indiana. The Texans have battled injuries all season long, most noteworthy to quarterback CJ Stroud, the Ohio State rookie and odds-on favorite for Rookie of the Year in the National Football League this […]

C.J. Stroud made his triumphant return to the Houston Texans in the team’s 26-3 victory over the Tennessee Titans. Head coach DeMeco Ryans had nothing but praise for Stroud in his first game back since missing the last two games due to concussion protocol. “He was efficient all day…Everybody knows the type of player he […]

The Houston Texans will host the Tennessee Titans in a Week 17 matchup needing a victory to keep their playoff hopes alive. This game will feature two rookie signal callers, as CJ Stroud and Will Levis are both set to return from injury for their respective teams. The last time these two teams played, Houston […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud is reportedly out of the NFL’s concussion protocol ahead of this weekend’s game against the Tennessee Titans, according to Ian Rapoport. This is big news for the Texans, who are in the thick of the AFC playoff race and need every win they can get. CJ Stroud has been out […]

The Houston Texans got a positive CJ Stroud injury update on the concussion that has kept him out of the team’s last two games. It now sounds like the rookie QB will start practicing with the team as soon as Wednesday, clearing the way for him to return for the Texans’ Week 17 game against […]

DeMeco Ryans is starting to have a vision of what a squad around CJ Stroud looks like. They will continue to strive to get moving parts from the NFL Draft and through trades. But, one move from the Denver Broncos definitely helped his Houston Texans out. Kareem Jackson was waived by Sean Payton’s squad and […]

Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud saw his dazzling rookie season come to a halt due to his nagging concussion. But with the Texans firmly in the playoff hunt, Stroud is looking to ensure he doesn’t miss much more time. Stroud was already ruled out for Week 16 with his concussion. However, he is making strides […]

Houston Texans fans’ worst fears have been confirmed. For the second straight week, quarterback CJ Stroud has been ruled out with a concussion, according to Ian Rapoport of NFL Network. This was the expected outcome for the Offensive Rookie of the Year contender, but that doesn’t make his impending absence much easier to accept. Sunday’s […]

We’re getting down to the nitty gritty of the NFL season and with that comes fantasy football playoffs where dreams are shattered and championships are won. Most leagues find their semifinal matchups landing in Week 16 and there is a ton to keep an eye on this weekend in the NFL world. In regular football […]

This season, the NFL has witnessed two of the best rookie performances by offensive players in recent memory. Los Angeles Rams receiver Puka Nacua and Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud would be obvious AP Offensive Rookie of the Year winners in any other year. Unfortunately, they will have to compete for an award they both […]

There’s been no shortage of talented rookies who have emerged throughout the year, proving that the scouts who vouched for them and the GM’s who drafted them knew what they were doing. Most seasons, guys like Sam LaPorta, Bijan Robinson, Jordan Addison, Jahmyr Gibbs, Tank Dell and Rashee Rice would all have very compelling cases […]

The prospect of C.J. Stroud returning to the Houston Texans lineup in Week 16 is looking dimmer and dimmer. On Wednesday, coach DeMeco Ryans made it clear that the team would not rush their prized quarterback back, but they also wouldn’t hesitate to get him back on the field this season. Only when Stroud is […]

The Houston Texans have suddenly become a fringe playoff team in 2023 with rookie quarterback CJ Stroud under center and kept it rolling in Week 15. But, that was without Stroud, who is currently in concussion protocol ahead of Week 16. And by the looks of it, he could miss another game this weekend given […]

Without CJ Stroud under center, the Houston Texans (8-6) pulled off a desperately-needed comeback victory over the Tennessee Titans last Sunday to remain just outside the playoff picture and in contention for the AFC South title. But can their postseason aspirations survive another game sans the prized rookie? Unfortunately, that is the exact scenario facing […]

A feel-good story is quickly becoming nightmarish for Houston Texans fans, following the news that rookie quarterback CJ Stroud will not be cleared for Sunday’s road game against the Tennessee Titans, per ESPN’s Adam Schefter. This was expected, based on the latest reports, but is nevertheless devastating for a team just outside the playoff picture […]

The Houston Texans are in the middle of a playoff push. However, CJ Stroud is currently dealing with an injury and it’s not looking like he’ll be ready to go in Week 15. This creates a major speed bump for Houston’s chances of making the postseason. Now, he’s not officially ruled out. But CJ Stroud […]

It’s a stressful time to be a middling team in the AFC these days. Before Week 15 action kicked off, there were six teams in the conference with a 7-6 record fighting for the final two wild card spots. One team on the outside looking in? The Houston Texans. Entering Week 14, the Texans were […]

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud has remained in the NFL’s concussion protocol, leaving his availability for Sunday’s game in question. He has not practiced with the team this week after going down with a head injury against the New York Jets at MetLife Stadium, per Aaron Wilson at Houston’s NBC TV. Texans’ Davis Mills served […]

The Texans have been spoiled by the play of CJ Stroud in his rookie season to a certain extent, but Stroud’s magnificent rookie season is in jeopardy at this point in time due to an injury. The former Ohio State Buckeye has thrown for 20 touchdowns against just five interceptions so far on the year. […]

In a disappointing turn of events, the Houston Texans lost big time to the New York Jets in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season. This defeat was extra costly for the Texans. They not only suffered a loss in the game but also saw their starting quarterback, CJ Stroud, exit with a concussion. Let’s […]

Injuries sustained in Week 14, regardless of severity, will hit differently among fans. Every game is crucial in what is largely a crowded NFL, meaning that the absence of a key player can significantly impact a team’s postseason outlook. This past Sunday’s list of afflictions, which is unfortunately headlined by Justin Jefferson, Justin Herbert and […]

Another week, another slate of starting quarterback injuries around the NFL, this time with Justin Herbert and CJ Stroud going down. It feels par for the course over the last two NFL seasons that starting quarterbacks across the league are going down with injuries, missing significant time. This seems odd considering that rules have seemingly […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that quarterback CJ Stroud will be in the concussion protocol after suffering an injury in their Week 14 game against the New York Jets. Stroud left Sunday’s showdown late into the fourth quarter after sustaining a head injury. He was immediately brought to the locker room and ruled […]

The Houston Texans lost a winnable game in Week 14, getting beat on the road 30-6 by the New York Jets. The embarrassment of losing to the Jets is one thing, but losing both QB C.J. Stroud and WR Nico Collins makes the defeat sting that much worse. A shot from Jets star defensive tackle […]

CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans weren’t having the best of performances against the New York Jets in Week 14. However, things got much worse for the Texans after Stroud went down with an injury. Stroud stayed on the ground and was in visible pain late into the fourth quarter. The quarterback is now being […]

CJ Stroud and the Houston Texans face the New York Jets in Week 14, and they will do it without breakout rookie wide receiver Tank Dell. In just 11-plus games, the rookie QB and WR have developed quite a chemistry, and now that Dell is out for the season with a leg injury, Stroud missed […]

Teams heading in opposite directions meet Sunday, when the New York Jets host the Houston Texans at MetLife Stadium. Whether the home team can end a five-game losing streak is among the bold Jets Week 14 predictions for their meeting with the Texans. The Jets (4-8) haven’t won since October 29, a 13-10 overtime victory […]

Week 13 was all about a couple of huge fantasy football performances from a pair of surprising quarterbacks. Cincinnati Bengals backup Jake Browning threw for 354 yards in an exciting overtime win against the Jacksonville Jaguars, while Seattle Seahawks signal-caller Geno Smith rebounded from a rough showing to find the end zone four times against […]

The Houston Texans suffered a huge blow in their win over the Denver Broncos when rookie wide receiver Tank Dell suffered a season-ending broken fibula. The Texans aren’t just losing one of their best players on the field, but teammates as well. For rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud, the loss of Dell for the season especially […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud continues to impress. It is clear he has what it takes to be a superstar NFL quarterback. Stroud’s latest feat saw him surpass former Indianapolis Colts star Andrew Luck. Stroud now holds the record for the most passing yards in a five-game span for a rookie quarterback with a […]