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Five good Texans questions with Mile High Report

The Denver Broncos are one of the under the radar great stories in the NFL this season. Bo Nix is playing even better this season than he did last season and the Broncos lead the NFL in sacks through week eight of the season. Ian St. Clair of Mile High Report was kind of enough […]

Value of Things: “Fixed” Texans offense

One of the things that old-time hard hitting journalists did was stick to a routine until the situation absolutely warranted it. Those situations would be called “special comments.” I am not a hard hitting journalist and barely qualify as a professional one, but I am taking the opportunity to throw out a special comment. DeMeco […]

Houston Texans vs. Denver Broncos: Nico Collins Returns to Practice

The Houston Texans are fresh off a dominant victory over the well-coached San Francisco 49ers and are looking to keep that momentum rolling as they return home to face the Denver Broncos. Quarterback C.J. Stroud took what the 49ers’ defense gave him and operated the offense at an extremely high level — something that hasn’t […]

Texans Reacts Survey Week 9

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Texans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. Heading into Week 9, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so […]

Eye of the Cyclones: Higgins and Noel Week 8 Review

Welcome to week 8 of the Cyclone tracker! This is where we follow our resident weather themed duo in rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel, both out of Iowa State (hence, the “Cyclone” twins). As always, there will be analysis, projections, commentary, and relevant updates that happen in real time. Week 8 Cyclones Tracker: […]

NFL

Groupthink: Stages of suck and Nick Caserio

Last week, Nick Caley was in our crosshairs. This week we turn our attention to the number one guy in charge. Nick Caserio’s tenure in Houston has certainly been mixed. It was bumpy in the beginning, but the Deshaun Watson deal and the draft that brought C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson certainly gave him a […]

Quick Hits: Denver Broncos vs Houston Texans

Here we go again… Recently, in discussions over cigars, cognac and counting the billions we all make writing about the Houston Texans, the BRB masthead tossed around the idea of the team doing poorly vs teams with a top notch pass rush. Currently, the 3 teams considered to have the best pass rush in the […]

Houston Texans Hold Three Top-45 Picks in 2026 NFL Draft

The final NFL Draft order is a ways away from being finalized, but it’s hard not to recognize the potential that lies in the Texans 2026 draft class. Thanks to the Laremy Tunsil trade with the Washington Commanders, Houston holds an extra second and fourth round pick. Plus, Washington sits at 3–5 amid a rash […]

Houston Texans NFL Power Rankings Week 9: Moving Up

Magic is real. This may come as a shocking opening statement to read, but consider just what you saw on Sunday. Was the San Francisco 49ers vs. Houston Texans game what you were expecting? Did the Texans’ offense look like what they had last week? It may sound far fetched, but if this pass to […]

NFL Trade Deadline 2025: Houston Texans could be buyers or sellers

The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, closing Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. ET. The 3-4 Houston Texans could be both buyers and sellers, leveraging their roster and supplemental draft picks. If Houston is looking to add talent, they hold an extra second- and fourth-round pick in next year’s draft—each capable of netting an […]

Texans could be buyers or sellers at trade deadline

The NFL trade deadline is fast approaching, closing Tuesday, Nov. 4, at 4 p.m. ET. The 3-4 Houston Texans could be both buyers and sellers, leveraging their roster and supplemental draft picks. If Houston is looking to add talent, they hold an extra second- and fourth-round pick in next year’s draft—each capable of netting an […]

Commanders at Chiefs Monday Night Football Discussion Thread

It’s Monday night, and now that the Texans game is over (we do NOT talk about last week’s MNF in this house) it’s time to settle in for more football. Whether that’s watching Joe Buck and Troy Aikman or the Manning boys, we have you covered for tonight; which will, from what I understand, not […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers analysis: Player stats, results

It’s another week and another surprising result in a rollercoaster season for the Houston Texans. Your Texans defeated the San Francisco 49ers 26-15, but the performance was more dominating than that on both ends of the game. The numbers will likely tell us as much, but we look anyway for the cumulative effect. The more […]

Value of Things: By the numbers

It’s another week and another surprising result in a rollercoaster season for the Houston Texans. Your Texans defeated the San Francisco 49ers 26-15, but the performance was more dominating than that on both ends of the game. The numbers will likely tell us as much, but we look anyway for the cumulative effect. The more […]

Texans vs. 49ers: Houston rides CJ Stroud, Jaylin Noel to win

The Texans, hot off an extremely disappointing loss to the Seattle Seahawks, come back to Houston to host the San Francisco 49ers in another tilt against a difficult NFC West opponent that could decide the Texans season. This is the first home game for the Texans since their victory over the Titans, and they’re desperate […]

NFL Late Games Open Thread

Just because the Texans are done playing (after winning 26-15) doesn’t mean football’s done for the day. We still got games on CBS and Fox, as prophesized by the folks at 506 Sports. Anyway, the maps. CBS LATE GAMES Red: Dallas Cowboys at Denver Broncos (Announcers: Jim Nantz, Tony Romo; Referee: Carl Cheffers)Blue: Tennessee Titans […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers fan discussion

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, we’re so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside. My apologies to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer but it feels like a week where we have to go on because we have to go on. Both the Texans, and us Texans fans. Last week was […]

NFL Week 8 Discussion Thread – DeMeco faces his old team

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends, we’re so glad you could attend, come inside, come inside. My apologies to Emerson, Lake, and Palmer but it feels like a week where we have to go on because we have to go on. Both the Texans, and us Texans fans. Last week was […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers: Offensive Answers?

Saying the Houston Texans have been a mess on offense would be an understatement. It feels like the coaching staff is getting worse as the weeks go on, and while it might not be something that gets fixed overnight, the Texans still have some talent on the roster to get things moving in the right […]

49ers at Texans: How to watch, TV schedule, and more

Once upon a time, we believed things were improving for the Houston Texans. Last Monday changed that for a lot of Texans fans. I know I speak for myself when I say that the prospects for this team have taken a significant downward turn. But the season rolls on and some of us still want […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers: Wide Receivers Ruled OUT

The Houston Texans are coming off an embarrassing loss to the Seahawks in Seattle and will look to bounce back at home against the 49ers. Offensive coordinator Nick Caley has been under heavy fire through the first half of the season for his scheme and several questionable coaching decisions on a weekly basis. The Texans’ […]

Houston Texans vs. San Francisco 49ers NFL Week 8 opponent preview

The players may be combatants on the field, but we are one big happy family here at SBNation. My favorite feature every week is the five questions feature because it allows me to get behind enemy lines to see what is going on with that week’s opponent. Nicholas McGee of Niners Nation was kind enough […]