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Texans | Christian Kirk expected to play in Week 3 Tue Sep 16, 02:17 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) is expected to play in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, according to head coach DeMeco Ryans. He has missed the first two games of the season for the Texans.
| Footballguys view: The Texans sit at 0-2 with a need for offensive help and hope Kirk can provide that. Through two games, the Texans have scored only two touchdowns and rank last in points per game (14). The pass protection hasn't been great either. Quarterback C.J. Stroud has been under pressure on 39% of his dropbacks, seventh-most among starting quarterbacks, according to Next Gen Stats. The hope is that Kirk's return can help open up the offense to get Stroud going while taking attention off of Pro Bowl wideout Nico Collins. We'll be watching for more. |
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Texans | Eleven stops for Henry To'oTo'o Tue Sep 16, 01:46 AM
Houston Texans LB Henry To'oTo'o was credited with 11 tackles -- seven solo -- and one tackle for loss versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.
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Texans | Dalton Schultz good for three receptions Tue Sep 16, 01:42 AM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz caught three passes for 29 yards in a Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Schultz was targeted four times.
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Texans | Two-catch night for Xavier Hutchinson Tue Sep 16, 01:37 AM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson caught two passes (on three targets) for 29 yards against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.
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Texans | Jayden Higgins musters just one catch Tue Sep 16, 01:30 AM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins caught his only targeted pass for a 28-yard gain against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2.
Link to story Texans | Nico Collins tallies first TD of 2025 Tue Sep 16, 01:21 AM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins recorded three catches for 52 yards and a touchdown against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. Collins was targeted a team-high nine times.
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Texans | Woody Marks tallies 51 yards Tue Sep 16, 01:12 AM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks carried the ball three times for 14 yards during a Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also had a 37-yard reception.
Link to story Texans | Nick Chubb scores in primetime Tue Sep 16, 01:03 AM
Houston Texans RB Nick Chubb ran 12 times for 43 yards and a touchdown versus the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in Week 2. He also caught two passes for 29 yards.
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Texans | Another quiet outing for C.J. Stroud Tue Sep 16, 12:38 AM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 13 of 24 passes for 207 yards and a touchdown in a Week 2 loss to the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Stroud added 27 yards on four rushes.
| Footballguys view: As NFL.com noted, Stroud's accuracy was unquestionably an issue Monday night, but so was his lack of time in the pocket. Too often, Tampa Bay would dial up even the simplest of blitzes and earn quick pressures. It's entirely understandable that Stroud would struggle with accuracy under consistent pressure, but the real damage is done when the quarterback begins to miss throws when free from pressure. That is what happened far too often Monday night, a concerning sign for this offense even after just two weeks. We'll look for signs of improvement against the Jaguars in Week 3. |
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Texans | Calf injury for Justin Watson Mon Sep 15, 09:44 PM
Houston Texans WR Justin Watson (calf) suffered a calf injury during the Week 2 game and is considered questionable to return.
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Texans | Jalen Pitre questionable to return Mon Sep 15, 07:53 PM
Houston Texans S Jalen Pitre (rib) suffered an injured rib during the Week 2 game and is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Texans | Week 2 Houston Texans inactives Mon Sep 15, 05:45 PM
The Houston Texans have declared QB Graham Mertz, RB Dameon Pierce, WR Braxton Berrios, C Jake Andrews, DT Tommy Togiai and WR Christian Kirk inactive for Week 2.
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Texans | Jakob Johnson elevated Mon Sep 15, 02:06 PM
Houston Texans practice squad FB Jakob Johnson was elevated to the active roster Monday, Sept. 15, and will be available for the Week 2 game.
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Texans | Week 2 injury report for Texans Sat Sep 13, 04:32 PM
Houston Texans C Jake Andrews (ankle), WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) and WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Sept. 13, and have been ruled out for Week 2. OT Blake Fisher (ankle) and OG Ed Ingram (abdomen) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Texans | Christian Kirk to miss Week 2 Sat Sep 13, 04:30 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) did not participate in practice Saturday, Sept. 13, and has been ruled out for Week 2.
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Texans | Christian Kirk remains sidelined Sat Sep 13, 03:10 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) is not participating in practice Saturday, Sept. 13.
| Footballguys view: There are two Monday night games this week, and the Texans will face the Buccaneers without Kirk in the lineup. This was initially thought to be a two-week injury, so perhaps Kirk could do more in practice next week. Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins should get more work without Kirk on the field. |
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Texans | Friday practice report for Texans Fri Sep 12, 05:12 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring), WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) and C Jake Andrews (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 12. OT Blake Fisher (ankle) and OG Ed Ingram (abdomen) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Christian Kirk not on field Friday Fri Sep 12, 01:42 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk did not practice Friday, Sept. 12.
| Footballguys view: The Texans don't play until Monday night, but Kirk isn't going to play if he can't practice for the first two days of the week after missing the opener with a hamstring injury. Veterans Justin Watson and Xavier Hutchinson got more snaps than rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel last week with Kirk out. We'll see if the team divvies up the snaps similarly against the Bucs. |
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Texans | Houston's Thursday practice report Thu Sep 11, 06:23 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring), WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) and C Jake Andrews (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 11. OG Ed Ingram (abdomen) was limited during practice, while OT Blake Fisher (ankle) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Christian Kirk not on field Thursday Thu Sep 11, 02:10 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) is not participating in practice Thursday, Sept. 11.
| Footballguys view: Kirk was expected to make a couple of weeks when this injury was first sustained. If he misses Week 2, the Texans will once again turn to rookie WRs Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. |
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Texans | Cade Stover placed on IR Wed Sep 10, 03:38 PM
Houston Texans TE Cade Stover (foot) was placed on the Reserve/Injured list Wednesday, Sept. 10.
Link to story Texans | Harrison Bryant elevated from practice squad Wed Sep 10, 01:14 PM
Houston Texans TE Harrison Bryant was signed off the practice squad on Wednesday, Sept. 10.
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Texans | C.J. Gardner-Johnson restructures deal Tue Sep 9, 07:32 PM
Houston Texans S C.J. Gardner-Johnson restructured his contract this past week, converting $7.75 million base salary to a $6.58 million signing bonus, with a new cap figure of $3.086 million, a source said Tuesday, Sept. 9. His previous cap number was $9 million.
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Texans | Tommy Togiai inked to extension Tue Sep 9, 06:56 PM
Houston Texans and DT Tommy Togiai agreed to a one-year contract extension worth up to $3.3 million, sources said Tuesday, Sept. 9.
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Texans | Cade Stover will 'miss some time' Tue Sep 9, 01:04 PM
Houston Texans TE Cade Stover (foot) will 'miss some time', according to head coach DeMeco Ryans.
| Footballguys view: This report confirms previous reporting here . . . Stover, 24, had emerged as a serious factor in the Texans' offense. The second-year man caught a team-high four passes for 22 yards on four targets against the Rams. Houston had only two tight ends active for the Rams game: Stover and veteran starter Dalton Schultz. They'll look to practice squad players Harrison Bryant, acquired from Philadelphia in exchange for John Metchie III, and rookie Luke Lachey, with Stover out. |
Texans | Jakob Johnson returns to practice squad Mon Sep 8, 06:42 PM
Houston Texans FB Jakob Johnson reverted back to the practice squad Monday, Sept. 8, after being on the active roster for Week 1.
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Texans | Cade Stover to miss time Mon Sep 8, 02:03 PM
Houston Texans TE Cade Stover (foot) suffered a broken foot during the Week 1 game and will be sidelined indefinitely, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Stover, a fourth-round draft pick last year, caught a team-high four passes for 22 yards on four targets against the Rams. He's also a highly regarded blocker. Houston had only two tight ends active for the Rams game: Stover and veteran starter Dalton Schultz, as they opened the game in a 12 personnel grouping, two tight ends and one running back, Nick Chubb. They'll look to practice squad players Harrison Bryant, acquired from Philadelphia in exchange for John Metchie III, and rookie Luke Lachey, with Stover out. |
Texans | Kamari Lassiter in on nine stops Sun Sep 7, 10:26 PM
Houston Texans CB Kamari Lassiter posted team bests with nine total stops and five solo tackles in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Texans | Just one catch in Jaylin Noel's debut Sun Sep 7, 10:23 PM
Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel posted just one catch for seven yards on two targets in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in his NFL debut.
Link to story Texans | Four receptions for Cade Stover Sun Sep 7, 10:22 PM
Buffalo Bills TE Cade Stover absorbed all four of his targets for 22 yards in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Texans | Nico Collins limited to 25 yards Sun Sep 7, 10:19 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins posted three catches for 25 yards on five targets in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Texans | Dalton Schultz targeted five times Sun Sep 7, 10:02 PM
Houston Texans RB Dalton Schultz posted three receptions for 28 yards on his five targets in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Texans | Xavier Hutchinson good for two grabs Sun Sep 7, 09:51 PM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson posted two receptions for 30 yards on two targets in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
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Texans | Jayden Higgins leads way in Week 1 Sun Sep 7, 09:48 PM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins posted two receptions for a team-high 32 yards on three targets in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams.
Link to story Texans | Dare Ogunbowale totals four touches Sun Sep 7, 09:45 PM
Houston Texans RB Dare Ogunbowale ran twice for nine yards in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, while adding two receptions for 17 yards on his two targets.
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Texans | Woody Marks does little in debut Sun Sep 7, 09:44 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks ran three times for just three yards in his NFL debut in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, and he was not targeted in the passing game.
Link to story Texans | Dameon Pierce doesn't do much Sun Sep 7, 09:40 PM
Houston Texans RB Dameon Pierce ran three times for just five yards in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, while going without a catch on one target.
Link to story Texans | Nick Chubb runs for 60 yards in debut Sun Sep 7, 09:25 PM
Houston Texans RB Nick Chubb rushed 13 times for 60 yards in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams in his team debut, and he did not have a reception on one target.
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Texans | C.J. Stroud held under 200 yards Sun Sep 7, 09:19 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 19-of-27 passes for 188 yards, no touchdowns and one interception in Week 1 against the Los Angeles Rams, and he rushed five times for 32 yards, and he was sacked three times.
| Footballguys view: In addition to the sacks, Stroud was hit seven times and forced out of the pocket regularly. Stroud did work to battle through pressure, completing 9 of 10 passes under pressure for 102 yards. But none of his pass catchers generated more than 32 yards, and Nick Chubb struggled to move the ball on the ground. The Texans entered the year hoping the new offense would bring fresh plays. It's one game against a good Rams defense, but there is work left to do for offensive coordinator Nick Caley. Houston plays the Buccaneers on Monday Night Football in Week 2. |
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Texans | Week 1 Houston Texans inactives Sun Sep 7, 03:01 PM
The Houston Texans have declared QB Graham Mertz, WR Braxton Berrios, RB British Brooks, DT Tommy Togiai, OG Ed Ingram and WR Christian Kirk inactive for Week 1.
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Texans | Nick Chubb to serve as bell cow Sun Sep 7, 12:47 PM
Houston Texans RB Nick Chubb will start Week 1's game versus the Los Angeles Rams and is expected to be the club's bell cow running back, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Texans | Xavier Hutchinson likely to receive starter's snaps Sun Sep 7, 12:26 PM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson is expected to receive starter's snaps in Week 1 versus the Los Angeles Rams, according to NFL Network's Ian Rapoport.
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Texans | Jakob Johnson will be available for opener Sat Sep 6, 02:26 PM
Houston Texans practice squad FB Jakob Johnson was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Sept. 6, and will be available for the Week 1 game.
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Texans | Jared Wayne elevated Sat Sep 6, 02:13 PM
Houston Texans practice squad WR Jared Wayne was elevated to the active roster Saturday, Sept. 6, and will be available for the Week 1 game.
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Texans | Houston works out two backs Fri Sep 5, 06:52 PM
Free-agent RB Keilan Robinson (Eagles) and RB Deuce Vaughn (Cowboys) recently worked out for the Houston Texans.
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Texans | Week 1 injury report for Texans` Fri Sep 5, 05:28 PM
Houston Texans WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) and WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 5, and have been ruled out for Week 1. OG Ed Ingram (abdomen) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. OT Cam Robinson (illness) and OT Blake Fisher (ankle) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Texans | Christian Kirk officially out Fri Sep 5, 05:26 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) did not participate in practice Friday, Sept. 5, and has been ruled out for Week 1.
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Texans | Two players worked out Fri Sep 5, 02:02 PM
Free-agent WR Rakim Jarrett (Buccaneers) and TE Nick Muse (Eagles) recently worked out for the Houston Texans.
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Texans | Thursday practice report for Texans Thu Sep 4, 06:36 PM
Houston Texans WR Braxton Berrios (hamstring) and WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) did not participate in practice Thursday, Sept. 4. OT Blake Fisher (ankle) and OG Ed Ingram (abdomen) were limited during practice. OT Cam Robinson (illness) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Christian Kirk to miss time Thu Sep 4, 04:18 PM
Houston Texans WR Christian Kirk (hamstring) is expected to miss at least Week 1 because of a strained hamstring, according to sources.
| Footballguys view: Now we have more clarity on this situation. The Texans were relying on Kirk to be the no.2 receiver behind only Nico Collins. Now, they'll turn to their Iowa State rookie duo of Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. We think Noel could be the one taking over for Kirk in the slot for the Texans. |
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