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Groupthink: Over-reactions to Texans’ preseason loss
The dust has settled at Reliant Stadium after the first preseason game ended in a disappointing loss. Houston was beat by the Los Angeles Chargers 27-7. After the frustrating loss, it was easy to slip into a frustrating spiral of worry and exasperation. All the hype and excitement of football being back escaped immediately. With […]
The future is bright for Texans TE Marlin Klein
The Houston Texans had their first preseason game against the Los Angeles Chargers last week. Despite the loss, there are a few things that you can be excited about, and one of them is rookie tight end Marlin Klein. As soon as the game started, quarterback Davis Mills delivered a strike to Klein for a […]
Value of Things: What to expect from Brett Rypien
For fans of a certain age, it becomes surreal to see sons of former legends currently playing. Brett Rypien is of course the son of former Redskins great Mark Rypien. Of course, when I say great it probably hyperbole. He led the Redskins to a Super Bowl, so I guess that makes him great. Is […]
The Day After the Day After: The aftermath of the Houston Texans’ 27-7 loss to the LA Chargers
Perspective: Football’s back. However, it was only the first preseason game for both teams. Generally, you don’t see many of the starters play in the first preseason game, outside of maybe one or two drives max. This is the time for the back end of the roster to showcase that they can perform in game […]
100 notes from the Houston Texans preseason matchup against LA Chargers
The first Houston Texans preseason game is in the books, and it’s one the team will likely move past quickly after a 27 to 7 loss. Throughout the game I tracked the action snap by snap, taking detailed notes as each sequence unfolded. Below, in chronological order, are one hundred observations from the Texans preseason […]
Texans drop the preseason opener to the Chargers
It’s only preseason football. Keeping telling yourself that. The Texans dropped the preseason opener to the Los Angeles Chargers 27-7 on Thursday night. The opening drive was a good one for the Texans starting offensive line. Everything after that was mostly forgettable. Of course, none of the premium first string skill position players saw the […]
Chargers at Texans: Preseason Week 1 Discussion Thread
It’s here. Kinda. The first Houston Texans game of the (pre)season is finally here. Don’t expect to see a whole lot of the first team this week. Most of the first team will probably be covered in bubble wrap until week 2 to prevent unnecessary injuries to the biggest names on the team. This week […]
Houston Texans 2026 schedule and scores
This season is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated Houston Texans seasons in franchise history. The defense is one of the deepest, most complete units in football. The offensive line has been retooled to give Stroud time to work in the pocket. If there is going to be a year where the […]
Houston Texans: 6 Players to Watch Vs. The Chargers
Today, the Houston Texans will host the Los Angeles Chargers in their first preseason game of the 2026 season at NRG Stadium at 7:00 PM CST. This will be the team’s first opportunity to put on a Super-Bowl sized show for their Houston fanbase, who are ravenous for some Texans action in this highly anticipated […]
Ten Houston Texans to Watch in the First Preseason Game vs Chargers
We’ve made it. The light at the end of the tunnel has been reached. It’s football time once again. We’ll have to wait a few more weeks for meaningful football, but don’t tel that to the players vying for a spot on one of the most competitive rosters in the league. The Houston Texans are […]
The X-Factor of Tank Dell
2 of the most electric players in Houston Texans history have been Will Fuller V and Tank Dell. Both wide receiver speedsters. Both a threat to score any time they touched the ball. Both undersized and (so far) unable to remain healthy for a full run at the Houston Texans schedule. Both also elevated the […]
Texans roster 2026: Kamari Lassiter, Reed Blankenship, Lewis Bond are underrated
The 2025 Houston Texans will go down as one of the most remarkable “What If?” stories in recent NFL history. DeMeco Ryans’ defense, which ranked third in DVOA the year before, bumped it up to second last season, and the Texans were able to make that leap with about as “vanilla” a defense as you’ll […]
Groupthink: Texans Training Camp’s Most to Gain and Lose
Houston has been at camp for over one week. Plenty has been learned about this offense and defense. New faces adorn the roster, battles have taken place, and stocks are beginning to rise and fall. It hasn’t been perfect, but this training camp and preseason represents an amazing opportunity for players to further their career. […]
Value of things: Revisiting the C.J. Stroud question
The C.J. Stroud question is actually three questions. We have hashed and rehashed this before, but important events that seem unrelated have converged to bring the question back to the forefront. The first is that preseason publications have begun to do their quarterback rankings. One in particular (PFF) had Davis Mills ranking higher than Stroud. […]
Super Bowl Pressure Index: Where do the Houston Texans rank on this list
There is always pressure to win in the NFL. This is not a revolutionary concept. Yet, some teams go into the upcoming season under more pressure than others to be the ones left standing after the Super Bowl. With that, here is a ranking of which teams are under the most pressure to win it […]
Houston Texans roster by jersey number, last name
How many times have you turned the first Texans preseason game and thought to yourself “who the heck is THAT guy,” “what’s his number again,” and “did he switch jerseys and not tell anybody?” I know it’s happened to me a lot. But, worry not, we have come up with a solution to help you […]
Texans extend Henry To’oTo’o, solidifying the entire starting defense through 2027
One of the Houston Texans’ most underappreciated defensive contributors is staying put. NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo reported Thursday morning that linebacker Henry To’oTo’o has agreed to a two-year, $16 million contract extension, keeping him in Houston through the 2028 season. The deal includes a $1M incentive option based on performance. The former fifth-round pick was […]
Jason La Canfora talks C.J. Stroud with NFL insiders
Jason La Canfora is in a very small group of journalists who sit at the tip of the NFL news cycle spear. Along with Adam Schefter and 1 or 2 others, if these guys are unavailable, a ridiculously high percentage of NFL breaking news comes through him, usually via X (Twitter). So, when I’m alerted […]
Value of Things: Revisiting J.D. Clowney
There is probably not another sport where draft position matters more than in the NFL. In particular, number one overall picks specifically and those taken within the first handful of selections are graded very harshly. There aren’t that many Hall of Famers. There shouldn’t be. Still, first overall sections are expected to be Pro Bowl […]
Houston Texans Stock Up, Stock Down after the first week of Training Camp
The Texans have completed one week of Training Camp and it’s been a learning experience to say the least. Between the rookies showcasing their skills, the injuries, and the veteran additions this first week has been as exciting as tumultuous. The offense still needs to gel, but the defense looks as formidable as ever. Let’s […]
Houston Texans News: Wednesday August 5, 2026
Houston Texans News With fans on hand, Texans training camp sees its first fight (Houston Chronicle) Texans WATCH: Houston Rookies Can Play, But Can They Paint? (Sports Illustrated) Harris Hits: Trenches Take Center Stage as C.J. Stroud Sparkles at Texans Training Camp (HoustonTexans.com) Houston Texans detail Toro District timeline, future options for Reliant Stadium campus […]
Houston Texans Offensive Training Camp Standouts
The Houston Texans are back at training camp and inching closer to the start of the regular season. The pads are finally on, which means there’s still plenty of time before Week one, but a few players have already stood out. WR Jayden Higgins Higgins put together a solid rookie season, but he’s clearly put […]
Houston Texans 53-man roster prediction post-Clowney signing
The third edition of the roster prediction series is here. Nick Caserio made multiple decisive additions to replenish the ranks after several injuries on defense. It is more difficult than ever to evaluate who is on the fringes of the roster due to a new team policy. I’ve cut through the clutter, scoured videos, and […]
Groupthink: Texans writers discuss their opinions on Clowney’s return to Houston
All roads lead to Rome for veteran defensive end Jadeveon Clowney. It was announced yesterday that he’d be returning to the team who selected him first overall back in 2014. He joins an extremely talented defensive end room to bolster the depth and provide veteran experience on a team hoping to make a deep playoff […]
Houston Texans News: Monday August 3, 2026
Houston Texans News A fans’ guide to Texans training camp: What to know, when to go (Houston Chronicle) Texans Bring Back Veteran DL Mario Edwards: What It Means (Sports Illustrated) After taking coaching job at Georgia Tech, DeAndre Hopkins says he isn’t retired (Pro Football Talk) Stroud Slingin’ It, Rutledge Pancakes and More From the […]
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