NFL Transactions Texans The Texans announced that they have elevated veteran S George Odum ahead of Week 1. Odum, 32, went undrafted out of Central Arkansas in 2018. He later signed a three-year contract with the Colts. Indianapolis placed an original-round tender worth $2.183 million for the 2021 season. Odum signed a three-year, $11 million deal with the 49ers in 2022. In March of 2024, Odum signed a two-year extension with San Francisco worth $10.8 million. However, the 49ers let Odum go, a...
Your home for coverage of the Buffalo Bills. The Buffalo Bills are in Houston for the season opener, and Mike Catalana and Jenna Cottrell are breaking down the 5 Bills players to watch against the Texans. From Josh Allen and James Cook to Dion Dawkins, Spencer Brown, and CJ Gardner-Johnson, who will make the biggest impact in Buffalo’s first game of the season? Plus, a look at Max Hairston and Terrel Bernard as the Bills get ready for a big test in Houston. In this video: 🏈 Josh Allen 🏈 James ...
Winslow Townson via Getty Images C.J. Stroud’s new deal will have to wait. Though the Houston Texans quarterback was in negotiations for a contract extension ahead of this season, talks for that extension have been tabled, per ESPN. Both sides reportedly prefer to wait until after the 2026-27 season before continuing to work out a long-term extension for the franchise quarterback. The decision to defer negotiations came after weeks of stalled talks between the two sides. Stroud has been eligib...
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Last season, in November, Tennessee Titans wide receiver Calvin Ridley was sidelined due to a broken fibula while playing against the Houston Texans. The seven-year veteran could start only six games for the Titans and racked up 303 yards with zero touchdowns. Now, as he makes his way back to the Titans’ kickoff against the […]
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A major update on CJ Stroud’s contract talks with the Houston Texans has surfaced. However, the star quarterback will have to wait another year for his extension to come to fruition. Stroud has been the Texans’ starting quarterback since 2023, shining as one of the best young stars in the league. Following a red-hot start […]
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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud reportedly won't receive a new contract until the 2026 season comes to a close.
Adam Schefter reports that the Texans and QB C.J. Stroud tried to complete a contract extension before the regular season but couldn’t reach a deal. Schefter adds that both sides agree to wait to see how this season plays out before working out a long-term deal. According to ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler, the Texans recently made […]
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The Houston Texans host the Buffalo Bills in Week One this season, and they’ll be looking for their third consecutive home victory over Buffalo in the series between these two AFC foes. Buffalo lost close games at NRG Stadium in each of the last two seasons, dropping a 23-20 decision during the 2024 season and […]
We now know who the Buffalo Bills punt returner will be for Week 1… and presumably longer than that. Greg Dortch. The team announced Saturday afternoon they will be elevating Dortch for their season-opening contest against the Houston Texans: This makes all the sense in the world for the Bills, especially because after the preseason, […]
Fantasy football managers invested in the Houston Texans received encouraging news from the final injury report before Sunday’s opener against the Buffalo Bills. Offensive tackle Trent Brown and linebacker Wade Woodaz practiced fully all week. Neither received a game designation. The clean report does not mean the Texans enter Week 1 at full strength. Wide […]
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The Buffalo Bills are ready to open the Joe Brady era when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday afternoon. Brady makes his NFL head-coaching debut, while Josh Allen remains the centerpiece of Buffalo’s offense. Buffalo has reason for optimism entering Week 1 because its most important players are available. However, the final injury report […]
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This past Friday marked the anniversary of one of the most seminal events in US History: The terrorist attacks that hit New York, Washington DC and Pennsylvania. Nearly 3000 Americans killed, two of the largest buildings in the US destroyed, the command-and-control center of the US military damaged and the most powerful nation ground to […]
The Green Bay Packers will open their 2026 NFL season on the road against the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday. However, the Packers were forced to part ways with defensive tackle Jaden Crumedy just days before their regular-season opener. The Houston Texans officially signed Crumedy from Green Bay’s practice squad directly to their active 53-man roster. […]
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Marc Vandermeer and John Harris open the 25th season with a full Week 1 game preview, the Mattress Firm Sleeper of the Game, the Modelo Moment and the status report. Head coach DeMeco Ryans sits down twice — once for a game preview with Marc, and again for Feel Good Friday, where he breaks down the four captains, the offensive line’s new continuity, and why he tells his staff not to chase ghosts in the opener. Defensive line coach Rod Wright joins the show in studio to explain the origin of “t...
Rico and Z‑Bot break down why the Buffalo Bills’ Week 1 showdown with the Houston Texans is quickly becoming one of the most important early games in the AFC race. With the Patriots’ shocking loss shaking up the conference landscape, this matchup suddenly carries real playoff implications. The guys dive into the biggest matchup keys, Josh Allen’s early‑season momentum, Houston’s growing threat under C.J. Stroud, and how New England’s collapse shifts pressure across the AFC East. Whether you’re...
As the Buffalo Bills get set to visit the Houston Texans on Sunday, this will conclude one of the most eventful offseasons in recent memory. Coaches being fired, awkward press conferences, coaches being hired, free agency, the draft, and a new stadium set to open. But in my opinion there was one move made this […]
The WGR team sets the stage for Buffalo’s Week 1 battle against the Houston Texans! We analyze how the Bills can neutralize Houston’s fierce pass rush to keep Josh Allen clean, break down the latest injury report, and give you the critical keys to a kickoff victory.
How the heck long have I been doing this anyway? Doesn’t matter, the mad-kitchen scientist is back for another season of recipes to make your Buffalo Bills gamedays even more memorable. For those of you new to this, it’s pretty simple. We love the Bills. We love food. Every week you’ll get a themed recipe […]
The Buffalo Bills will open the 2026 NFL season in a place where they have struggled to find success in recent years: on the road against the Houston Texans, who boast one of the league’s stingiest defenses. Since coming to the Bills as the No. 7 overall pick in the 2018 NFL Draft, Josh Allen […]
Many leagues still use team defenses as a starting position in their league settings. Unless you have an elite defense like the Texans, Rams, or Broncos, fantasy managers are likely streaming defenses weekly. Today, we review our Week 1 defense (D/ST) streamers, starts, and tiered rankings to help managers decide on which fantasy defense to stream […]
On the eve of their regular season debut, the Houston Texans have announced another significant injury. Rookie DT Kayden McDonald is apparently suffering from an ankle injury and will begin the regular season on injured reserve. Battle Red Blog’s Nickschwager noted McDonald’s appearance on the injury report yesterday, but a placement on IR is a […]
CJ Stroud and Houston are still at odds on a contract extension which could ultimately drive a wedge between the two sides.
Colts Colts CB Sauce Gardner enters his second season in Indianapolis after being acquired from the Jets. Colts DC Lou Anarumo wants Gardner to play freely and avoid putting extra pressure on himself. “He knows what the trade was for,” Anarumo said, via Nathan Brown of the Indianapolis Star. “And he’s a prideful guy, and he certainly doesn’t want to disappoint. And I just wanted to let him know that I don’t care who you are, it’s not about just one person. Go out there, play free and you don’t...
Upset Alert is so back. Nick Wright, Chris Broussard, Kevin Wildes and Coach Eric Mangini discuss whether Jayden Daniels can get the win over NFC East rival Philadelphia Eagles, along with the Buffalo Bills being on Upset Alert. Nick then unveils his Week 1 picks. #FirstThingsFirst #NFL #Eagles Download the FOX Sports App: https://tinyurl.com/y4uouolb The Official Home for Streaming on FOX: https://www.fox.com/ ► First Things First’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@FirstThingsFirst ►...