Houston will play in a pretty familiar Wild Card Weekend slot when it faces the Chargers on Saturday.
Daniel Mader
Channel, time, TV schedule, live stream for Texans vs. Chargers NFL Wild Card game
Chirag Radhyan
Here's breaking down the hierarchy of the 14 teams in the 2025 NFL Playoffs, comparing their championship odds to their true Super Bowl-winning potential.
Vinnie Iyer
Houston has clinched its playoff position in the AFC, but its potential first-round opponent is up in the air entering Week 18. The Sporting News breaks down all of the different scenarios.
Even though the Texans are locked into the No. 4 seed as AFC South champs, they're still planning on starting C.J. Stroud and other starters in Week 18. Find out why.
Teddy Ricketson
Beyonce rocked the Houston crowd during her NFL halftime performance, but her show also featured several notable guest performers.
Daniel Chavkin
Lamar Jackson made an MVP statement while setting the NFL QB rushing record in a rout of the Texans on Christmas.
Here is an updated injury timeline for Texans WR Tank Dell.
Follow the latest injury updates for Texans WR Tank Dell after he suffered a dislocated kneecap against the Chiefs in Week 16.
Here's what happened between Joe Mixon and the Ravens ahead of the Christmas Day game.
Here is why Beyonce is performing the halftime show of the Ravens-Texans Christmas Day game.
Here is everything you need to know about Beyonce's upcoming halftime show.
After being released by the Ravens last week, Johnson already has a chance to face his former squad on Christmas Day.
The NFL's Christmas games won't be broadcast nationally, and instead are streaming on Netflix. Here's why.
The streaming service, which will carry two Christmas Day games, has collected talent from a wide variety of well-known NFL shows.
Among the broadcasters calling the 2024 NFL Christmas games are a father-son duo.
After being released by the Ravens, veteran wide receiver Diontae Johnson was claimed off waivers by the Texans to help make up for the loss of injured Tank Dell heading into the postseason.
Joe Mixon was the recipient of another uncalled hip-drop tackle.
Here's everything to know about Azeez Al-Shaair's social media post, in which the Texans' linebacker referenced a Batman villain.
Sarah Effress
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair was ejected after a devastating hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence. Is a suspension in the cards?
Dan Treacy
Here is more on Al-Shaair's suspension and why the NFL came down with the specific discipline.
Gilbert McGregor
Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair was ejected for a dangerous hit on Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence that knocked him out of the game.
Bryan Murphy
The Texans' star quarterback had a huge blunder in the fourth quarter against Tennessee.
The Texans were ruthless on social media after clobbering their in-state rivals.
Joe Mixon and the Texans' defense did all of the heavy lifting against a hapless Cowboys squad that couldn't get out of its own way on Monday night.
Cate Schiller
The Cowboys tight end suffered the injury early in Monday night's game.
Dallas tried to catch the Texans off guard to no avail, and QB Dak Prescott couldn't believe it.
The Sporting News explains the friendship between linebacker Micah Parsons and quarterback C.J. Stroud.
The Lions dug themselves an early, interception-filled hole, but late-game heroics from kicker Jake Bates gave Detroit an improbable win over the Texans.
Referees seemed to miss a key DPI call on the Lions in the fourth quarter against the Texans in Week 10. We break down what happened.
The Texans wide receiver came off IR in time for a big "Sunday Night Football" matchup with the Lions.
The Texans' franchise quarterback hasn't fared as well on the road as he has at home since his rookie season.
Houston will unveil its new uniform Sunday night.
The Jets got back in the win column thanks to standout performances from their superstar WRs and highly-touted defense.
The injury occurred late in the third quarter.
The rookie made a brutal mistake on Thursday night.
The second-year pass rusher suffered a painful ankle injury early vs. Jets, but he managed to return later in the game.
C.J. Stroud hasn't disappointed the Texans one bit as the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, and he's destined to become the league's highest-paid player in two more years.
Here is the Houston Texans wide receiver depth chart after injuries to Stefon Diggs and Nico Collins.
The Texans lost WR Stefon Diggs to a torn ACL in their Week 8 win over the Colts.
We bring you the latest injury updates for Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs in Week 8 against the Indianapolis Colts.
The Colts quarterback needed a breather against the Texans, drawing the ire of fans and analysts.
Cam Akers has been traded to Minnesota for a second consecutive season to help with backfield injury issues, this time behind Aaron Jones.
We bring you the latest updates on Texans WR Nico Collins' hamstring injury.
Nico Collins' latest impressive game was interrupted by an injury against the Bills.
Take a look at every team Saints safety Tyrann Mathieu has played for in his career.
We bring you all the details on the Houston Texan's 'H-Town' jerseys.
Here's what to know about the Houston running back's injury status for Week 5 against Buffalo.
Buffalo brought up the QB-WR duo ahead of the 2024 season. So how has it gone for Josh Allen and Stefon Diggs since the breakup?
The Texans missed their veteran running back in Week 3. Will Joe Mixon be ready to play on Sunday against the Jaguars?
With the former wide receiver competing on "Dancing with the Stars," here's what to know about Amendola's rumored relationship.
Texans WR Nico Collins failed to register a target against the Vikings in the first quarter. Fantasy managers were starting to wonder if he suited up.
Kyle Irving
Joe Mixon's two-game Texans career suffered its first bit of adversity on Sunday night, as the Houston tailback was forced to the locker room after appearing to suffer an ankle injury due to a hip drop tackle.
David Suggs
C.J. Stroud shared some advice to Caleb Williams after their "Sunday Night Football" contest.
What does the Texans' running back room look like with Joe Mixon potentially missing time? Here is a look at the position's depth chart in Houston.
Joe Mixon was not happy to see the officials fail to call an apparent hip-drop tackle on "Sunday Night Football."
The Houston Texans won over the Chicago Bears in Week 2. Check here for a recap of the game.
The Sporting News
Nico Collins made his mark when the Texans took on the Bears on "Sunday Night Football."
Two of Texas' most prominent athletes share a last name. Here's the reason why.
Here is why Diggs changed from No. 14 to No. 1 ahead of the 2024 season.
How did one play in a game between two of the worst teams in the NFL change two franchises so dramatically?
We re-visit what happened to Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell when he was shot in the 2024 offseason.
The veteran RB joined a new team for the first time over the offseason, going from Cinncinnati to Houston.
We break down where USA gymnast Simone Biles' NFL allegiances between her hometown Houston Texans and the Chicago Bears, where her husband plays.
J.J. Watt told Texans coach DeMeco Ryans this is the last year that he would consider playing for the Texans.
Jacob Camenker
The Texans star was outside a club in Florida when a shooting occurred.
The Browns traded a bevy of picks to the Texans for Watson, and they have all now been used on players.
Edward Sutelan
The Texans have done a remarkable job rebuilding into contenders, but they will have to keep building without a first-round pick in this year's draft.
The Texans landed Stefon Diggs in a trade with the Bills, and the wide receiver will be donning a different number in 2024.
The changes to his contract will allow Diggs to reach free agency earlier than he initially expected.
Diggs and the Bills are getting what seems like a needed fresh start, but it certainly feels like the Texans won this trade.
The Bills will acquire a future second-round pick while sending Diggs and a pair of late picks to Houston.
The Texans are getting new uniforms in 2024, and the early indication is they will be controversial.
The Vikings now have a pair of first-round picks in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Mixon was nearly released Monday, but the Texans stepped in to secure the running back before he hit the market.
Armed with a lucrative new contract, Dalton Schultz went no holds barred to explain the differences between Dallas, his former team, and Houston, the side he currently plays for.
Former Texans star J.J. Watt has found a broadcasting home after a dominant NFL career. Here's a look back at how his time on the field ended.
Sporting News is tracking live scoring updates and highlights for Texans vs. Colts on Saturday night. Follow for complete results from the NFL Week 18 game with playoff-clinching implications.
Stroud's head hit the turf late in Houston's game against New York.
The Texans were able to hold off a comeback from the Broncos in Week 13, picking up a massive win to stay in the AFC playoff hunt.
Tank Dell was hurt in the first quarter of the Texans' Week 13 matchup against the Jaguars.
The Sporting News breaks down the Texans' 2023 schedule, including dates, times, win projections and more:
Zac Al-Khateeb
It isn't clear where Stroud gets the "J" in his nickname "C.J.," however.
Joe Burrow got the ball where he wanted it at a critical time, but Boyd couldn't come through.
Stroud and Tank Dell have been the NFL's most exciting rookie quarterback-receiver duo this season. Their dance moves have only added to their popularity.
Stroud has clearly been the better of the two quarterbacks at the midpoint of the 2023 NFL season.
Texans kicker Ka'imi Fairbairn suffered a quad injury against the Buccaneers. Houston was forced to use its emergency kicker, RB Dare Ogunbowale.
The Texans' rookie quarterback has looked sensational to start his NFL career.
There were some who thought Stroud should have gone first overall in the NFL draft. He's making an early case that he was the draft's best quarterback.
The Jaguars watched a fullback return a kickoff for a touchdown, saw their passing offense shut down by Houston's struggling defense and were picked apart by C.J. Stroud in the team's second straight loss.
It would be surprising if there weren't two Watt brothers in the Hall of Fame when all is said and done.
DeMeco Ryans likes what he's seen from C.J. Stroud thus far.
Kevin Skiver
The Dolphins learned the hard way that Will Anderson might be the real deal.
How did Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud do in his NFL preseason debut? Here's breaking down the first action for the No. 2 overall pick in the 2023 draft.
Of the big first round QBs, only the Texans seem to have a challenging incumbent.
The Texans expect big things from the Alabama product.
Some conspiracy theorists believe that owner Cal McNair and his wife Hannah McNair made the decision to draft Stroud, but according to McNair, the duo had nothing to do with it.
Joe Rivera
The Sporting News is tracking the Texans' NFL Draft selections in 2023.
The buzz about the second pick in the 2023 NFL Draft took some wild turns.
Houston reportedly had a second chance to get the top overall pick, this time via trade. Once again, the Texans missed out.
Houston is one of several teams making multiple picks in the first round this year. Here are the best options available for the Texans:
The Texans opened draft week with a strange Twitter post that has NFL fans wondering what exactly is happening in Houston.
The Texans aren't guaranteed to select a quarterback with the No. 2 pick, according to Sports Illustrated's Albert Breer.
The Texans are trading Brandin Cooks to the Cowboys. He is now one of the NFL's most traded players of all time.
The Bears will likely trade the No. 1 overall pick in the 2023 NFL Draft unless they surprisingly deal Justin Fields. Here's a look at the suitors for the top selection.
The Texans have a lot of fluidity in this year's draft.
The Sporting News details the hire of DeMeco Ryans, who enters a roster swirling in uncertainty. He'll hope to get a good start on things.
Here's what you need to know about Ryans, who was appointed as Texans head coach on Tuesday.
Ryans has excelled at every stage of the game, from his playing days through his stint as 49ers defensive coordinator.
Keep up to date with the latest news and rumors on Houston's search for a new head coach.
Sam Jarden
The former Saints coach has been surprisingly candid about his coaching candidacy.
The Texans have now had back-to-back one-and-done head coaches.
Nick Caserio will have his third head coaching hire in three years.
For the second consecutive NFL offseason, the Texans have fired a coach after only one season. This time it's Lovie Smith, who went 3-13-1 replacing David Culley. Here's a look at Houston's best potential replacements.
The Texans gave away the No. 1 pick in the 2023 NFL Draft with a Week 18 win over the Colts that was marked by a wild ending sequence of plays.
Pitre's post-interception celebration fooled several people who thought he had an illegal substance on his gloves.
The three-time NFL Defensive Player of the Year said he played "my last ever NFL home game" in a tweet, apparently announcing his retirement after the Cardinals play their final two games on the road.
Lovie Smith didn't go into details about what happened to the Texans after their interception vs. the Cowboys.
Watson is playing his first game in nearly two years, and was greeted by heavy opposition.
The Texans rolled with Davis Mills during the 2022 NFL season, but he hasn't panned out. Now, they have to search for a true replacement for Deshaun Watson during the 2023 offseason.
Deshaun Watson is returning to an NFL field for the first time in 700 days as he starts against the Texans. Here's everything to know about the Browns quarterback's near-two-year absence from the league.
Attorney Tony Buzbee invited all 25 women accusing Deshaun Watson of sexual assault to the game.
The Texans are making a quarterback change, benching Davis Mills for journeyman backup Kyle Allen.
What a maneuver!
The Commanders are adding special decals to their helmets to honor the three University of Virginia football players killed in an on-campus shooting.
Cooks, the Texans' leading receiver, was widely expected to depart this trade deadline. That didn't materialize, however. And Cooks doesn't seem to be too happy about it.
Michaels continues to be an integral part of the "TNF" viewing experience.
The Philadelphia center got away with one early in the Eagles' win over Houston.
The Sporting News tracked live scoring updates and highlights as Philadelphia took down Houston on "Thursday Night Football."
The Texans will be without their top receiver Thursday night after failing to trade him away before the deadline.
The Texans are armed with more draft picks than any other team ahead of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Miami turned its trades with Houston and San Francisco into three quality players in Jaylen Waddle, Tyreek Hill and Bradley Chubb.
The Astros and Phillies will now play at the same time as the Texans and Eagles on Thursday night.
Derrick Henry's dominance of the Texans continues as the former Offensive Player of the Year breaks a key Titans franchise record.
The 2022 NFL season hasn't been so sophomore sensational for five second-year starting quarterbacks. Here's how Trevor Lawrence, Zach Wilson, Justin Fields, Mac Jones and Davis Mills stack up against each other with Trey Lance out of the picture.
The Broncos' top receiver was injured trying to make a catch during the first quarter against the Texans.
Lovie Smith minced no words in saying why he played for the tie against Indianapolis.
While nothing is set in stone and teams could always surprise, these teams could compete for the worst in the league this season.
The Texans are the latest Texas-based sports team to offer support for Uvalde.
Watson will have a revenge game on the docket right out of the gate.
Houston was finally able to offload its embattled quarterback to the Browns. Now, the Texans stand to benefit even more following news of a suspension,
"I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits and I expect to make a recovery at a later point in time," Metchie said in a statement released by the Texans.
J.J. Watt continued his long history of philanthropy late on Wednesday.
The Texans on Friday settled out of court with 30 women who claimed the organization enabled abuse from former Houston quarterback Deshaun Watson.
The NFL franchise is facing the first of "what will be many" lawsuits.
Caserio isn't concerned about the Texans' trade to get Watson out Houston being nullified.
The Texans' head of security provided Watson with a non-disclosure agreement he would later give to massage therapists prior to sessions.
With Ryan Fitzpatrick retiring, it's time to look at where he was at his best.
Here's a look at the teams the Texans will face during the 2022 NFL season.
The Texans have among the most picks of any team in this year's draft, including two in the top 13. Breaking down how Houston may use those picks to address team needs:
Sporting News kept tabs on the most surprising cuts from NFL rosters:
In our early picks and predictions for Week 1 of the 2021 NFL season, Tom Brady and the defending Super Bowl champions pick up where they left off, the Chiefs win a close one and Joe Burrow leads an upset.
From Jaguars No.1 overall pick Trevor Lawrence to Colts sixth-rounder Sam Ehlinger, we handed out grades for every rookie quarterback who made their preseason debuts in Week 1.
The quarterback is under investigation after being accused by two dozen women of sexual misconduct and sexual assault.
Tom Gatto
Here are Sporting News' updated NFL quarterback rankings for the 2021 season from 1-32, starting with Patrick Mahomes down to Sam Darnold.
With training camps set to open for every team in the NFL this week, here are Sporting News' latest league power rankings, updated with the current vibes coming out of the offseason.
The Broncos safety said Watson has told him that Denver is "where he wants to be."
Sporting News' final NFL mock draft for 2021 covers the first three rounds with the most updated information and rumors considered for every team's picks.
Here is what we know about the NFL's 2021 schedule release date, schedule for each team and more.
Sporting News' latest NFL mock draft for 2021 spans seven rounds, covering all 259 picks from projected No. 1 overall selection Trevor Lawrence down to Mr. Irrelevant.
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projecting pick Nos. 1-32 looks at the implications of San Francisco and Philadelphia swinging big blockbuster deals with Miami to move up in the draft order.
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projecting pick Nos. 1-32 looks at the implications of NFL free agency on the first round now that the dust has settled, including the Jets' decision to draft a QB vs. trading for Deshaun Watson.
The proactive Patriots filled big holes in the opening days of NFL free agency while the Buccaneers worked to keep their Super Bowl roster intact around Tom Brady. Meanwhile, Chicago can't catch a break in its pursuit of a viable starting quarterback.
David Culley is entering his first head coaching gig, and he's already had to navigate a minefield of drama.
The NFL has set its salary cap at $182.5 million for 2021. With a significant $15.7 million decrease from the 2020 number of $198.2 million, that's left teams scrambling to make cuts that will help them get under the cap for the upcoming season.
The Bears are reportedly shifting into overdrive to land a QB after missing on their other targets earlier in the offseason.
Here are the 10 highest-paid QBs in the NFL based on three different criteria.
The Bears could have drafted Deshaun Watson ahead of Mitchell Trubisky in the first round of the 2017 NFL Draft. Now they might be willing to give up a lot of future draft picks to acquire Watson in 2021.
The Cardinals have faith J.J. Watt will be an elite defender and remain a healthy producer through the 2022 season, while offering $23 million guaranteed to lure the former Texan away from Green Bay, Buffalo and other free agency suitors.
A new report indicates that Watson is still dug in on his stance and refuses to take the field for the Texans again.
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projecting pick Nos. 1-32 explores the ripple effects of Carson Wentz's trade from the Eagles to the Colts plus other Round 1 quarterback implications.
A cryptic (or not cryptic) tweet from the free agent has sent NFL fans into a total panic.
The Dolphins have been considered among the teams that can offer the most for Watson.
J.J. Watt splits from the Texans after asking for his release.
Jordan Heck
David Mulugehta, who reps Watson, just said what we all were thinking.
Houston GM Nick Caserio and new coach David Culley drew a line in the sand at the former's introductory news conference, saying they have no intention of trading the disgruntled QB.
The Browns went 11-5 this past season, clinching their first playoff berth since 2002, with Baker Mayfield leading the offense.
Jordan Greer
It is not a stretch to say half of the NFL's 32 teams could have a different starting quarterback next season. Here's a breakdown of how the league's QB landscape might look after free agency, trades and the 2021 NFL Draft.
Bill Bender
Here's a ranking for the NFL's head coaching hires during the 2021 offseason cycle, from stability in New York to Houston's big problem.
There is no fixing the relationship between Watson and the Texans. That much is evident now that news has broke of the quarterback's requested trade.
David Culley is finally getting an opportunity at running an NFL team after working more than a quarter-century as an assistant for multiple teams.
Mayor Sylvester Turner doesn't want a city without Deshaun Watson.
Houston reportedly doesn't consider Tagovailoa, coming off his rookie campaign, as an adequate replacement for Watson.
The Colts will be looking for another starting quarterback in 2021 after one-year starter Philip Rivers' decision to retire from the NFL.
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft projects pick Nos. 1-28 after the NFL divisional playoffs, including a big shakeup early after Trevor Lawrence goes to the Jaguars and Urban Meyer as expected.
A 10-word tweet was all it took for the current Houston quarterback to send Twitter into a frenzy.
The fourth-year quarterback had one of his best individual seasons in 2020, but team success eluded Houston.
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft keeps six quarterbacks in the first round, topped with the flip at the top between Jacksonville and New York. Also, Philadelphia and New England grab needed downfield playmakers from the Crimson Tide.
Sporting News' updated 2021 mock draft has both the Cowboys and Eagles thinking defense with their surprisingly high picks, while the Steelers and 49ers find eventual replacements for their franchise quarterbacks.
In our picks and predictions for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season, the 49ers pull off another upset on "Monday Night Football" and the Derrick Henry-Nick Chubb duel lives up to expectations.
In our picks and predictions against the spread for Week 13 of the 2020 NFL season, Aaron Rodgers and Green Bay avenge a 2019 loss to Philadelphia, while Seattle, New England and San Francisco continue their playoff pushes.
Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results heading into Week 13 of the 2020 NFL regular season.
Deshuan Watson's 2020 season turned around after Bill O'Brien was fired, and the Texans are looking better thanks to their franchise quarterback's improved play.
Billy Heyen
Nick Chubb will look to take advantage of the Texans' run defense after being activated from injured reserve.
Nicholas McGee
With Bill O'Brien out as head coach and GM of the Houston Texans, we look at the tasks that await his replacement in the front office.
Bill O'Brien's tenure as head coach and general manager of the Texans has come to an end following Sunday's loss to the Vikings.
Sporting News' updated mock draft finds new franchise quarterbacks for three teams floundering to start the 2020 season. Plus, the Giants, Falcons and Bengals add defensive stars in the top 10.
Our NFL power rankings are updated to reflect every team's results entering Week 3 of the 2020 NFL regular season.
A show of unity between the Chiefs and the Texans was booed by some, something J.J. Watt was disappointed by.
Peter Hanson
The Chiefs coach's face shield kept fogging up Thursday night as Kansas City rolled Houston.
Tadd Haislop
