The Houston Texans‘ offense looks to rebound from last weeks disappointing showing in Baltimore when they take on the Seattle Seahawks, Sunday at Reliant Stadium. The Seahawks will pose a major challenge as they bring the No. 1 defense in the NFL to town. That includes the top pass defense in the league, led by the secondary affectionately known [...]
Houston Texans Offensive Line Must Contain Baltimore Ravens’ Front 7
The Houston Texans are looking to improve to 3-0 as they travel to take on the Baltimore Ravens today. One Texan who did not travel with the team is All-Pro LT Duane Brown, who was left behind to rest the injured foot he sustained in last week’s win vs. the Tennessee Titans. Veteran swing tackle Ryan Harris will start in his place, [...]
Matt Schaub Engineered Largest Comeback Win in Houston Texans History
The Houston Texans completed the largest comeback win in team history on Monday Night, rallying from a 28-7 third quarter deficit to stun the upset-minded San Diego Chargers 31-28 on a Randy Bullock field goal at the final gun. Bullock received the game ball for knocking through the game winner in his first-ever NFL game, but the [...]
Houston Texans’ Pass Rush Will be a Problem for the San Diego Chargers
The Houston Texans defense will be without one of its best players Monday night against the San Diego Chargers, as DE Antonio Smith sits out the final game of his suspension for attempting to behead Richie Incognito in the preseason. San Diego may think they are catching a break as Jared Crick will start in place of Smith, but the fact of the matter [...]
Houston Texans Tight Ends Look Poised to Have Big Year
The Houston Texans had the top offense in the NFL during the preseason. Among the aspects of the offense that stood out was the play of the tight ends. The tight end trio of Owen Daniels, Garrett Graham and rookie sixth-round draft choice Ryan Griffin will be one of the top tight end groups in the league in [...]
Four Undrafted Rookies Earn Spots on the Houston Texans
The Houston Texans finalized their 53 man roster over the weekend, and GM Rick Smith and the scouting department can be proud of the work that they did this offseason following the NFL Draft given that four undrafted rookie free agents ended up making the 2013 team. Running back Cierre Wood, outside linebackers Willie Jefferson (above) [...]
Drew Brees Presents a Test for the Houston Texans Young Safeties
The third game of the preseason is the most meaningful, as it is used by NFL teams as a dress rehearsal for the fast-approaching regular season. Starters play their most snaps of the preseason and likely their last ones until the season opener, as the majority of them sit out the final preseason game. The fact that [...]
Houston Texans Smart To Take Cautious Approach With Arian Foster
Houston Texans star running back Arian Foster has yet to play a down in preseason, or participate in one snap during training camp practice. In spite of this fact, there is no reason that the Texans faithful should be concerned or worried about the status of #23 heading into the regular season. As a matter [...]
Houston Texans Ranked 5th on Forbes’ List of Valuable NFL Franchises
The Houston Texans are the youngest franchise in the NFL, having began play in the 2002 season. Despite being around for only 11 years and about to begin their 12th season of play, the Texans are one of the most valuable franchises in the league. In the annual Forbes list released today of each NFL franchise’s [...]
Houston Texans Derek Newton Looks to Retain Right Tackle Spot
Last season, the right side of the offensive line was a popular topic among fans and followers of the Houston Texans. The in-season rotation at right guard and right tackle are what many point to as the reason for a slight decline in the Texans rushing offense in 2012. Houston finished eighth in the NFL [...]