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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...
Colts begin another season trying to snap the NFL's longest opening-game winless streak
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis long snapper Luke Rhodes sits quietly at his locker, getting ready for practice. As one of the five longest-tenured Colts players, Rhodes knows exactly what he's about to be asked. Days before the start of another NFL season, his...
NFL rookie QBs Caleb Williams, Jayden Daniels and Bo Nix set to start in Week 1
Inside the Numbers dives into NFL statistics, streaks and trends each week. For more Inside the Numbers, head here. ___ The days of rookie quarterbacks waiting their turns before taking over teams is long gone. For the third time in four years there will be three...
The Chiefs' pursuit of a 3-peat is the hot topic among many storylines entering 2024 NFL season
Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs chasing history will be the hottest topic throughout the NFL season. Kansas City’s three-peat quest is only one of many interesting storylines. Aaron Rodgers is back in New York after his first season with the Jets lasted only four...
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...
Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin hires brother, Chris, as analyst
OXFORD, Miss. (AP) — Mississippi coach Lane Kiffin has hired his brother, Chris, as a player personnel analyst. It's the fourth time the brothers have worked together. The sixth-ranked Rebels open the season Saturday against Furman. Chris Kiffin most recently worked...
