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Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes expects to play vs. Texans in matchup of AFC West and South champions

Dec. 19, 2024 15:39 PM EST

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Texans coach Demeco Ryans was asked early in the week, long before anybody knew the severity of Patrick Mahomes' high-ankle sprain, if he expected the Chiefs quarterback to play against them Saturday. “The light shines on Patrick a lot,” Ryans replied,...

Texans visit the Chiefs for Saturday matinee with all eyes on KC QB Patrick Mahomes' ankle injury

Dec. 19, 2024 12:35 PM EST

Houston (9-5) at Kansas City (13-1) Saturday, 1 p.m. EST, NBC/Peacock BetMGM NFL Odds: Chiefs by 3. Against the spread: Texans 6-6-2, Chiefs 6-8. Series record: Chiefs lead 9-5. Last meeting: Chiefs beat Texans 30-24 in OT...

Collins has 2 TD catches, Texans force 4 turnovers in 20-12 win over Dolphins

Dec. 15, 2024 20:03 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Tasked with shadowing Miami's star receiver Tyreek Hill for most of Sunday's game, Houston cornerback Derek Stingley shined. Houston’s defense forced four turnovers, highlighted by two fourth-quarter interceptions by Stingley, to help the Texans to a 20-12 win over...

Texans need win over Dolphins and loss by Colts Sunday to clinch 2nd straight AFC South title

Dec. 12, 2024 17:17 PM EST

Miami (6-7) at Houston (8-5) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM Odds: Texans by 3. Against the spread: Dolphins 5-8; Texans 5-6-2. Series record: Texans lead 8-3. Last meeting: Dolphins beat Texans 30-15, on Nov. 27, 2022, in...

Houston's Collins says he was fined about $5K for throwing a ball to a kid in the stands after TD

Dec. 12, 2024 16:35 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Houston receiver Nico Collins was fined about $5,000 this week for throwing a football into the stands after a touchdown against the Titans. Collins said it was “definitely worth it” because it was a little kid who caught the ball. “The only...

Texans reach their bye with a 2-game lead in the AFC South

Dec. 05, 2024 15:48 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud faced criticism in Houston's last few games as the Texans hit a rough patch after losing just two of their first eight games. But the second-year quarterback remained confident and his strong performance last Sunday helped the Texans (8-5) to a 23-20 win...

Texans find momentum heading into bye with 23-20 win at Jaguars after knocking out QB Lawrence

Dec. 01, 2024 18:00 PM EST

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — The Houston Texans found some much-needed momentum — call it “Joe-mentum” — before their bye week. Joe Mixon ran for 101 yards and a touchdown, Nico Collins caught eight passes for 119 yards and the Houston Texans beat Jacksonville 23-20 Sunday...

Texans look to snap out of funk with trip to Jacksonville, where Houston has won 5 in a row

Nov. 27, 2024 15:35 PM EST

Houston (7-5) at Jacksonville (2-9) Sunday, 1 p.m., EST, FOX. BetMGM NFL odds: Texans by 4½. Against the spread: Houston 5-6-1; Jacksonville 6-5. Series record: Texans lead 30-15. Last meeting: Texans beat the Jaguars 24-20...

Stroud and AFC South-leading Texans return to division play with visit from struggling Titans

Nov. 21, 2024 16:03 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud is undaunted by criticism he’s received after throwing more interceptions through 11 games this season than he did in 15 starts last year in a fabulous rookie season for the Houston Texans. And it won’t change the way he plays. ...

Mixon continues to carry Texans offense with 3 TDs in win over Cowboys

Nov. 19, 2024 18:52 PM EST

HOUSTON (AP) — Even with Nico Collins back, Joe Mixon remained the star of Houston’s offense in a win over the Dallas Cowboys on Monday night. Mixon had another big game to lead Houston to the 34-10 victory, running for 109 yards and three touchdowns with 44 yards receiving as...