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Penalties, turnovers leave bad taste for QB Stroud, Texans
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After just two snaps, the Houston Texans had a good indication of how Sunday's game against the Vikings was going to play out. On the first play from scrimmage, Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud connected with wide receiver Nico Collins on a 17-yard pass, giving...
Vikings stay undefeated with 34-7 dismantling of Texans behind fierce defense, Darnold's 4 TDs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — With the Minnesota Vikings savoring the unfamiliar vibe of being in full control in the fourth quarter, Justin Jefferson climbed on the bench to repeatedly wave his arms in encouragement of the home crowd to roar even louder for a defense that had the Houston Texans on their...
Texans running back Joe Mixon won't play Sunday against Vikings because of ankle injury
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans will be without running back Joe Mixon Sunday against the Minnesota Vikings because of an ankle injury. The team made the announcement Saturday, saying he would not travel with the team to Minnesota. Mixon was injured early in the...
The unbeaten Texans and Vikings have each been bringing the quarterback pressure
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Vikings let Danielle Hunter leave as a free agent this year, deciding not to pay market price for a player who'd flourished into the franchise's latest in a long line of prolific pass rushers. Hunter joined the Houston Texans instead, jumping at the...
Texans travel in search of elusive victory vs. Vikings. Both teams are unbeaten this season
Houston (2-0) at Minnesota (2-0) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL odds: Texans by 2. Series record: Vikings lead 5-0. Against the spread: Texans 0-1-1, Vikings 2-0. Last meeting: Vikings beat the Texans 31-23 in Houston on...
Analysis: Carolina's decision to draft Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud requires accountability
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ Drafting Bryce Young over C.J. Stroud is even more disastrous for Carolina now that the 2021 Heisman Trophy winner has been benched just two games into...
Texans look to clean up mistakes after opening season 2-0 for first time since 2016
HOUSTON (AP) — Though they have plenty of work to do, the Houston Texans are feeling good about their 2-0 start after dropping their first two games last season. The Texans scored just three points after halftime Sunday night, but a smothering defensive performance allowed them to...
A rough Sunday for some of the NFL's best teams in 2023 led to the three biggest upsets: Analysis
On Football analyzes the biggest topics in the NFL from week to week. For more On Football analysis, head here. ___ It was a rough Sunday for some of the NFL’s best teams in 2023. The 49ers were stymied by the Vikings on the road. The Cowboys got...
Williams struggles in second NFL game as Bears fall to Texans
HOUSTON (AP) — Caleb Williams and Chicago’s offense was bailed out by defense and special-teams scoring to get a win over Tennessee in their opener last week. The No. 1 overall pick in this year’s draft wasn’t as fortunate Sunday night against the Houston Texans. ...
Stroud throws a TD pass and Fairbairn kicks 4 field goals to help the Texans top the Bears 19-13
HOUSTON (AP) — In a second half where C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense struggled to move the ball, the Texans' defense stepped up Sunday night to secure a win over the Chicago Bears. Houston picked off rookie Caleb Williams twice after halftime and the Texans held on for a...
