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Bengals offense starting to click entering Week 5 showdown against rival Ravens
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Despite their 1-3 start, the Cincinnati Bengals are starting to play better with a big challenge set for next week. Joe Burrow is making smart decisions, displaying poise in the pocket along with accuracy. Ja'Marr Chase again resembles one of the league's...
Stroud's TD pass with 18 seconds left lifts Texans to 24-20 win over Jaguars
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans hadn't scored in the second half and had punted on five straight possessions Sunday when they got one last chance to avoid being upset by the Jacksonville Jaguars. C.J. Stroud connected with an unlikely option to make sure the Texans came out on...
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...
Vikings clear Jefferson to play but rule out Addison, Pace and Turner against Texans
EAGAN, Minn. (AP) — Justin Jefferson maintained confidence he would play this week despite the bruised quadriceps that forced him out of the last game. The Minnesota Vikings agreed with their star wide receiver. After practicing on Friday without restriction, Jefferson was cleared...
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...
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...
