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Stroud, Texans look to build on strong offensive performance against Bears and top pick Williams
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans had the most yards rushing in the NFL with 213 in a Week 1 win over Indianapolis and their 417 total yards ranked second. Not bad, the Texans say, but they’re certain they can do much more as they prepare for this week’s “Sunday Night...
RB Mixon looks to build on strong Houston debut when Texans host top pick QB Williams and Bears
Chicago (1-0) at Houston (1-0) Sunday, 8:20 p.m. EDT, NBC BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 7. Against the spread: Chicago 1-0; Houston 0-1 Series record: Texans lead 4-2. Last meeting: Bears beat Texans 23-20 on Sept. 25, 2022, in...
Analysis: Running backs proved their value in Week 1
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Paying running backs paid off in Week 1 for teams across the NFL. Saquon Barkley, Joe Mixon and J.K. Dobbins proved for one game they were...
Mixon has 159 yards and TD in Houston debut to help Texans to win over Colts
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have had a revolving door at running back over the past few seasons with no one able to solidify the position, much less reach 1,000 yards rushing. Then they made an offseason trade for Joe Mixon and after one game it looks as if the former Bengals...
Stefon Diggs, Joe Mixon combine to lead Texans past Colts 29-27 in season opener
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Houston Texans invested heavily in the offseason in giving C.J. Stroud some additional scoring options. It’s already paying big dividends. Stefon Diggs caught two touchdown passes and Joe Mixon ran for 159 yards and another score in their...
As Diggs awaits debut with Texans, star receiver delights in being named a team captain
HOUSTON (AP) — Stefon Diggs doesn’t really set personal goals before each season, instead preferring to focus on the team. But this season, his first with the Houston Texans after a trade from Buffalo, there was one individual honor he had in his sights. The...
Texans return to Indy as Colts try to snap league-high 10-game winless streak in season openers
Houston (11-8) at Indianapolis (9-8) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 2 1/2. Series record: Colts lead 32-11-1. Last meeting: Texans beat Colts 23-19 on Jan. 6, 2024, in Indianapolis. Texans offense:...
C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson begin their second years when Texans visit Colts in opener
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — C.J. Stroud and Anthony Richardson found themselves in the same spot when they met in Week 2 last season. Both quarterbacks were top-five draft picks, lost their season openers and seemed to be facing a steep learning curve. Richardson won Round 1...
Return of Stroud, addition of Diggs vaults Houston Texans into Super Bowl contention
HOUSTON TEXANS (11-8) EXPECTATIONS: The Texans made a remarkable turnaround last season with first-year coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud to go from worst to first in the AFC South. They spent the offseason upgrading their roster by adding star receiver Stefon...
Houston's Boyle tosses 2 TDs as starters sit out in Texans' 17-15 preseason win over Rams
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston's Cam Akers isn't sure what will happen in the next few days as final roster cuts are made. But the veteran running back believes he made a good case to make the team. “I feel good,” he said. “I feel like I showed people I’m still who...
