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Texans | Houston eliminated in AFC Divisional Round Sun Jan 18, 06:18 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 20-of-47 passes for 212 yards, one touchdown and four interceptions in the AFC Divisional Round playoff game loss to the New England Patriots. RB Woody Marks rushed 14 times for just 17 yards, while posting two receptions for 19 yards, and RB Nick Chubb ran four times for 14 yards, while going without a catch on a single target. WR Jayden Higgins led the team with six receptions, 59 yards and 10 targets, while TE Dalton Schultz (calf) had two grabs for 47 yards before leaving with a calf injury. WR Xavier Hutchinson had four catches for 44 yards on 3 targets, TE Harrison Bryant had 21 yards on three catches with six targets and TE Cade Stover (knee) had a 2-yard reception on three targets before leaving with a knee ailment. WR Christian Kirk had two catches, 20 yards and a TD on six targets.
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Texans | Cade Stover done for the afternoon Sun Jan 18, 06:03 PM
Houston Texans TE Cade Stover (knee) left the AFC Divisional Round Game against the New England Patriots in the second half due to a knee injury, and he will not return. He had a single 2-yard catch on three targets with two runs for six yards before departing.
Link to story Texans | Woody Marks checks back into playoff game Sun Jan 18, 04:30 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (shoulder) re-entered the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Jan. 18, after having exited briefly due to a shoulder ailment.
Link to story Texans | Dalton Schultz will not return Sunday Sun Jan 18, 04:23 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots in the first quarter due to a calf injury, and he will not return. He had two receptions for 47 yards, including a 42-yard big gainer, on two targets before departing.
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Texans | Woody Marks nursing shoulder injury Sun Jan 18, 04:19 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (shoulder) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game in the first half due to a shoulder injury, and he is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Texans | Dalton Schultz questionable to return Sun Jan 18, 03:38 PM
Houston Texans TE Dalton Schultz (calf) left the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots in the first quarter due to a calf injury. He was taken to the blue medical tent, and then to the locker room, and he is considered questionable to return.
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Texans | Braxton Berrios active for Houston Sun Jan 18, 01:41 PM
Houston Texans WR Braxton Berrios is active for the AFC Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots, with WRs Nico Collins (concussion) and Justin Watson (concussion) sidelined. Berrios hasn't played since Nov. 9 against the Jacksonville Jaguars due to a chest injury, and then he was simply a healthy scratch down the stretch.
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Texans | Tytus Howard to start at right tackle Sun Jan 18, 01:36 PM
Houston Texans OT Tytus Howard will start at right tackle, with OL Jarrett Patterson starting at left guard, with OT Trent Brown (ankle) sidelined for the Divisional Round playoff game against the New England Patriots Sunday, Jan. 18.
Link to story Texans | Divisional Playoffs Houston Texans inactives Sun Jan 18, 01:36 PM
The Houston Texans have declared WR Justin Watson, CB Alijah Huzzie, RB Jawhar Jordan, OT Trent Brown, QB Graham Mertz and WR Nico Collins inactive for Divisional Playoffs.
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Texans | Azeez Al-Shaair fined Sun Jan 18, 11:28 AM
Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair was fined $11,593 by the National Football League for a violation of the league uniform and equipment rules, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. He wore eye black that contained a personal message during the Wild Card playoff game versus the Pittsburgh Steelers Monday, Jan. 12.
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Texans | Divisional Round injury report for Houston Fri Jan 16, 03:46 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) and WR Justin Watson (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and have been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game. OT Trent Brown (ankle) was limited during practice and is listed as questionable. DE Denico Autry (knee) was limited during practice but is not on the injury report. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), S Jaylen Reed (knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), LS Austin Brinkman (knee), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Texans | Jawhar Jordan set to play Fri Jan 16, 03:37 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) fully participated in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and is not on the injury report for the Divisional Round playoff game.
Link to story Texans | Nico Collins to miss playoff game Fri Jan 16, 03:36 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 16, and has been ruled out of the Divisional Round playoff game.
| Footballguys view: A huge blow for the Texans, they'll be without their top pass-catcher in a road bout against the Patriots. In his absence, expect Christian Kirk to operate as the team's top target. Jayden Higgins and Dalton Schultz should also see expanded roles. |
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Texans | Thursday practice report for Texans Thu Jan 15, 04:41 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Justin Watson (concussion) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited during practice. S Jaylen Reed (knee), LS Austin Brinkman (knee) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Limited practice for Jawhar Jordan Thu Jan 15, 04:40 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) was limited during practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
Link to story Texans | Nico Collins sits again Thu Jan 15, 04:36 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 15.
| Footballguys view: It looks like the Texans will be without Collins in the Divisional Round. The Texans travel to play the Patriots on Sunday. Without Collins, Christian Kirk will be the primary target for CJ Stroud. Rookies Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel will be tasked with doing more too. |
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Texans | Ajani Carter out for season Wed Jan 14, 07:26 PM
Houston Texans CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) had his 21-day practice window expire Wednesday, Jan. 14, and will miss the rest of the season.
Link to story Texans | Wednesday practice report for Texans Wed Jan 14, 05:14 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion), OT Trent Brown (ankle), WR Justin Watson (concussion) and DE Denico Autry (knee) did not participate in practice Wednesday, Jan. 14. LB Azeez Al-Shaair (knee), CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle), OG Ed Ingram (shoulder), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) were limited during practice. S Jaylen Reed (knee), LS Austin Brinkman (knee) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Jawhar Jordan a limited participant Wed Jan 14, 05:13 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) was limited during practice Wednesday, Jan. 14.
Link to story Texans | Nico Collins not seen at practice Wed Jan 14, 02:23 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) was not seen at practice on Wednesday, Jan. 14.
| Footballguys view: Collins was concussed against the Steelers on Monday night. It seems unlikely that we'll see him in the Divisional Round against the Patriots. That makes Christian Kirk an option as the WR1 for the Texans. |
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Texans | Nico Collins remains in concussion protocol Wed Jan 14, 11:24 AM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) remains in the concussion protocol, and it's uncertain if he'll be ready for the AFC divisional round matchup against the New England Patriots.
| Footballguys view: He was carted off Monday, Jan. 12 in the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, while WR Justin Watson (concussion) also left, and is in the protocol. 'We'll take it one day at a time and see how the guys are doing,' head coach DeMeco Ryans said Tuesday, Jan. 13. 'We'll give the guys their time to rest up and heal properly.' |
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Texans | Houston rides dominant defense to Divisional Round Tue Jan 13, 12:15 AM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 21 of 32 passes for 250 yards, one touchdown, and one interception in a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Wild Card Weekend. Stroud also fumbled five times, losing two. RB Woody Marks ran the ball 19 times for 112 yards and a touchdown. RB Nick Chubb had 10 carries for 48 yards. WR Christian Kirk tallied eight receptions (on nine targets) for 144 yards and a score. WR Jayden Higgins finished with three catches for 39 yards, and WR Xavier Hutchinson managed 21 yards on two grabs. WR Jaylin Noel was targeted once but did not have a catch. TE Dalton Schultz caught three of four targeted passes for 12 yards. S Jalen Pitre had a team-high seven tackles (five solo), including two tackles for loss. DT Sheldon Rankins had 1 1/2 sacks and a fumble recovery that he returned for a score. S Calen Bullock had three solo tackles and an interception that was taken back for a touchdown.
| Footballguys view: The Texans will take on the Patriots in a Divisional Playoff game Sunday afternoon. Houston heads to New England as the hottest team in the NFL with a quarterback who will be eager for a chance at a reprieve and a defense that can keep a game close against any opponent. The injury status of Nico Collins, who suffered a concussion in Pittsburgh, will merit our attention. |
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Texans | Nico Collins in the concussion protocol Tue Jan 13, 12:08 AM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) has been downgraded from questionable to out for the remainder of the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers due to concussion. He finished the game with three receptions for 21 yards on five targets.
| Footballguys view: With a trip to Foxboro to take on the Patriots this Sunday, Collins will need to clear the protocol to be available. |
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Texans | Justin Watson out due to concussion Tue Jan 13, 12:07 AM
Houston Texans WR Justin Watson (concussion) suffered a concussion in the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, and he will not return.
| Footballguys view: Watson will have to clear the NFL's five-step protocol to be cleared for Sunday's Divisional Playoff game against the Patriots. |
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Texans | Nico Collins carted off for evaluation Mon Jan 12, 10:34 PM
Houston Texans WR Nico Collins (concussion) left the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the second half due to a concussion.
| Footballguys view: Collins needed to be redirected by the training staff to the sidelines, as he was confused, per the telecast. The wideout was taken to the blue medical tent before being carted off. The Texans subsequently ruled him out. |
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Texans | Woody Marks returns to the backfield Mon Jan 12, 10:00 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (concussion) has passed concussion protocol, and he has returned to the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Link to story Texans | Woody Marks evaluated for concussion Mon Jan 12, 09:35 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks (concussion) left the AFC Wild Card game against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first half to be evaluated for concussion. Officially, he is listed as questionable to return.
Link to story Texans | Jaylen Reed questionable to return Mon Jan 12, 08:44 PM
Houston Texans S Jaylen Reed (knee) left the AFC Wild Card game Monday, Jan. 12 against the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first quarter due to an apparent right injury, and he is listed as questionable to return.
Link to story Texans | Wild Card Weekend Houston Texans inactives Mon Jan 12, 06:57 PM
The Houston Texans have declared CB Alijah Huzzie, RB Jawhar Jordan, WR Braxton Berrios, QB Graham Mertz, LB Christian Harris and OG Juice Scruggs inactive for Wild Card Weekend.
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Texans | Jaylen Reed back on 53-man roster Mon Jan 12, 02:53 PM
Houston Texans S Jaylen Reed (forearm) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list Monday, Jan. 12.
Link to story Texans | Davis Mills expected to be available Sun Jan 11, 02:30 PM
Updating a previous report, Houston Texans QB Davis Mills (non-injury) is expected to be available for the Wild Card playoff game even though he is listed as questionable for the game and did not travel with the team, according to sources.
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Texans | Davis Mills not traveling with team Sun Jan 11, 01:54 PM
Houston Texans QB Davis Mills (non-injury) is not traveling with the team for the Wild Card playoff game because of a personal issue and is listed as questionable for the game.
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Texans | Ajani Carter will not be available Sun Jan 11, 01:52 PM
Houston Texans CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
Link to story Texans | Wild Card injury report for Texans Sat Jan 10, 03:40 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and has been ruled out for the Wild Card game. S Jaylen Reed (forearm) and CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) fully participated in practice but are listed as questionable. CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee), CB Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique), LS Austin Brinkman (knee), LB Jamal Hill (calf), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), OT Trent Brown (ankle, knee), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb), DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow) and DE Denico Autry (knee) fully participated in practice and are not on the injury report.
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Texans | Jawhar Jordan will not be available Sat Jan 10, 03:35 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Saturday, Jan. 10, and has been ruled out of the Wild Card playoff game.
| Footballguys view: The Texans will go with Woody Marks as their lead back in the Wild Card Round. On Monday night against the Steelers, Nick Chubb should get onto the field as the no.2 back for Houston. Dare Ogunbowale might get some work on third downs if/when those two need a breather. |
Texans | Friday practice report for Texans Fri Jan 9, 05:16 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Friday, Jan. 9. DE Denico Autry (knee), OT Trent Brown (ankle, knee), OT Tytus Howard (ankle) and CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee) were limited during practice. LS Austin Brinkman (knee), CB Ajani Carter (hamstring), OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb), LB Jamal Hill (calf), DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow), CB Jaylen Reed (forearm) and CB Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Thursday practice report for Texans Thu Jan 8, 05:48 PM
Houston Texans DE Denico Autry (knee), OT Tytus Howard (ankle), RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) and CB Kamari Lassiter (ankle, knee) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8. OT Trent Brown (ankle, knee), LB Jamal Hill (calf), DT Sheldon Rankins (elbow), S Jaylen Reed (forearm) and CB Derek Stingley Jr. (oblique) were limited during practice. LS Austin Brinkman (knee), CB Ajani Carter (hamstring) and OT Aireontae Ersery (thumb) fully participated in practice.
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Texans | Jawhar Jordan misses practice Thu Jan 8, 05:39 PM
Houston Texans RB Jawhar Jordan (ankle) did not participate in practice Thursday, Jan. 8.
| Footballguys view: Jordan suffered a high-ankle sprain in Week 18. He's unlikely to play on Monday night against the Steelers. That means Woody Marks and Nick Chubb will dominate the backfield touches in the Wild Card Round. |
Texans | Darrell Taylor activated from IR Wed Jan 7, 12:08 AM
Houston Texans DE Darrell Taylor (ankle) was activated from the Reserve/Injured list, the team announced Tuesday, Jan. 6. S K'Von Wallace was cut in the corresponding move.
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Texans | Danielle Hunter records 15 sacks in 2025 Tue Jan 6, 11:40 PM
Houston Texans DE Danielle Hunter recorded 54 total stops, 28 solo tackles, 15 sacks, three forced fumbles, one fumble recovery and three passes defensed in 2025. He has 10.5 or more sacks in four straight seasons, and he has four career seasons with 14 or more sacks, tied for second most in the NFL since 1982.
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Texans | Tommy Togiai scores defensive touchdown Sun Jan 4, 07:22 PM
Houston Texans DT Tommy Togiai scooped up a fumble on the final play and returned it 17 yards for a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Texans | Dalton Schultz shakes loose for 73 yards Sun Jan 4, 07:17 PM
TE Dalton Schultz caught all four targets for 73 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Texans | Jaylin Noel snags a pass in finale Sun Jan 4, 07:14 PM
Houston Texans WR Jaylin Noel caught one pass for 13 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Link to story Texans | Xavier Hutchinson records season-high receiving yards Sun Jan 4, 07:11 PM
Houston Texans WR Xavier Hutchinson caught five of nine targets for 84 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Texans | Jayden Higgins scores in finale Sun Jan 4, 07:06 PM
Houston Texans WR Jayden Higgins caught two of five targets for 23 yards and a touchdown in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Link to story Texans | British Brooks grinds out 63 rush yards Sun Jan 4, 07:04 PM
Houston Texans RB British Brooks ran 13 times for 63 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
Link to story Texans | Woody Marks runs for 48 yards in tuneup Sun Jan 4, 06:59 PM
Houston Texans RB Woody Marks ran 10 times for 48 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts. He caught two passes for zero yards.
| Footballguys view: Marks didn't put up big numbers with the Texans pulling starters before the end of this game, but he appears to be as healthy as he has been in a month or more going into the postseason. He could be a very valuable player in playoff fantasy leagues if Houston makes a run on the back of their strong defense. |
Texans | Davis Mills plays second half Sun Jan 4, 06:57 PM
Houston Texans QB Davis Mills completed 3 of 9 for 36 yards in a Week 18 win over the Indianapolis Colts.
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Texans | Kaevon Merriweather questionable to return Sun Jan 4, 03:47 PM
Houston Texans S Kaevon Merriweather (knee) left the Week 18 game against the Indianapolis Colts in the second half due to a knee injury. He is considered questionable to return.
Link to story Texans | C.J. Stroud lifted in second half Sun Jan 4, 03:35 PM
Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud completed 14-of-23 passes for 169 yards, one touchdown and no interception in Week 18 against the Indianapolis Colts before being lifted in the second half. as QB Davis Mills finished up.
| Footballguys view: The Texans decided to rest their starters with the game still in the balance, but Davis Mills did enough to eke out a win and secure the #5 seed. Mills actually beat the Jaguars and Bills earlier this season, showing the Texans ability to hang with two of the teams they could see later in the playoffs if they can win next week in the wild card round. |
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