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Return of Mixon, Pierce keeps Houston's offense rolling without Collins in big win over Pats
HOUSTON (AP) — In the first game without star receiver Nico Collins, Houston’s offense kept rolling this weekend thanks to the return of running backs Joe Mixon and Dameon Pierce. The Texans had 192 yards rushing in a 41-21 win over the New England Patriots on Sunday to improve...
C.J. Stroud throws 3 TD passes as the Texans beat the Patriots 41-21 in Drake Maye's first start
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes and the Houston Texans spoiled the first start of rookie New England quarterback Drake Maye, breezing past the Patriots 41-21 on Sunday. Joe Mixon rushed for 102 yards and caught a TD pass from Stroud after the...
Drake Maye gets shot as Patriots starting QB against Houston's tough defense
Houston (4-1) at New England (1-4) Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Texans by 7. Against the spread: Texans 1-3-1; Patriots 1-3-1. Series record: Patriots lead 9-3. Last meeting: New England won 25-22 won in Houston...
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...
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...
