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Houston QB Stroud's early success gives hope to franchise after three dismal seasons
HOUSTON (AP) — In just four games C.J. Stroud has already brought hope to a team that has been hopeless for three seasons. The rookie quarterback threw for 306 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Houston Texans to a 30-6 win over the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday. ...
Steelers QB Kenny Pickett leaves loss against Texans after injuring knee
HOUSTON (AP) — Pittsburgh quarterback Kenny Pickett sustained a knee injury in the third quarter Sunday against the Houston Texans and it's unclear if he'll play next week. But regardless of who is playing quarterback, the Steelers must find a way to get their offense on track if...
Stroud throws for 306 yards, two TDs to lead Texans over Steelers 30-6; Pickett leaves with injury
HOUSTON (AP) — C.J. Stroud has thrown for the second-most yards by a rookie through his first four games in NFL history. While happy that his hard work is paying off, he's looking for much more. “For me, it's just the beginning,” Stroud said. ...
Former Texans star JJ Watt inducted into team's Ring of Honor
HOUSTON (AP) — J.J. Watt was inducted into the Houston Texans’ Ring of Honor on Sunday, bringing the defensive end back to the place where he became a superstar. “I’m back with all my family,” Watt said. “It feels like home. I just love it.” Watt became...
Stroud, Texans host Steelers, looking to build on last week's big win
HOUSTON (AP) — Houston coach DeMeco Ryans and rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud admire the sustained success that coach Mike Tomlin has had during his tenure in Pittsburgh and hope to one day emulate it. “He’s definitely a guy I look up to, and you see his success and how his...
Stroud and Texans host Watt and Steelers, looking to build on big win
PITTSBURGH (2-1) at HOUSTON (1-2) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS OPENING LINE: Steelers by 3, according to FanDuel SportsBook. AGAINST THE SPREAD: Pittsburgh 2-1; Texans 1-2. SERIES RECORD: Steelers lead 5-2. LAST MEETING: Steelers...
Texans look to build on first win after putting everything together to beat Jaguars
HOUSTON (AP) — Rookie C.J. Stroud led Houston’s offense with ease, the defense forced multiple turnovers and special teams made two huge plays against the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday. All that added up to one of the best — and most complete — wins by the Texans (1-2) in...
Jaguars 'have to do better' with a pass rush that looks pedestrian for a second straight year
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Jaguars coach Doug Pederson paused for roughly 15 seconds — it seemed like an eternity in a silent meeting room — before trying to explain Jacksonville’s lackluster pass rush against Houston. There wasn’t much to say since the Texans were without...
Beck's rare TD return propels Texans to a 37-17 rout of Jaguars and gives Ryans his first win
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Andrew Beck craned his neck after crossing the goal line, checking for penalty flags before celebrating. He scanned the field and found none, so he gladly let his teammates mob him in the end zone. This was one for the record books. ...
Texans place Stingley on injured list, say Tunsil won't travel to Jacksonville
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans have placed cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. on the injured reserve with a hamstring injury and said Saturday that left tackle Laremy Tunsil won't travel to Jacksonville because of a knee injury. Stingley, the third overall pick in the 2022 draft, was...
