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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 […]

about 1 month ago | 3 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 0 reads

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 1 month ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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’ […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

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 […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Eye of the Cyclones: Higgins and Noel Week 7 Review (49ers Preview)

Welcome to week 7 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 7 Cyclones Tracker: […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Houston Texans fan survey, NFL Week 8: How confident are you?

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. Welcome to this week’s Reacts survey, where we are once again asking you to let us […]

about 2 months ago | 0 reads

Special Group Think: Nick Caley stages of suck

I thought I could put away the stages of suck after two wins, but the pile of excrement the Texans left on the field brought it back. I have been asking about four different people in my stages of suck, but there is way too much to say and I wanted to give the masthead […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Quick Hits: San Francisco 49ers vs Houston Texans

Raise your hand if you’ve seen this before: The Houston Texans play a night game on National TV and get utterly embarrassed. With 2 weeks to prepare for the Seattle Seahawks, the Texans offense took the field and looked totally unprepared. While the defense played to form, offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s job looked phoned in […]

about 2 months ago | 2 reads

Houston Texans NFL Power Rankings Week 8: Where are the Texans?

Well, they tried! Try and try they might, the Houston Texans just couldn’t claw their way to victory in an ugly match against the Seattle Seahawks. They might have picked Sam Darnold off, they might have blocked a field goal, they might have even scored a defensive touchdown thanks to Will Anderson Jr., but this […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read

Houston Texans Opening Odds Vs. San Francisco 49ers

Houston has a short week ahead of them after a tough loss on the west coast. They face the San Francisco 49ers, who are coming off a strong victor against the Atlanta Falcons. FanDuel has released their initial odds and they have several interesting options for fans who are interested in placing bets on the […]

about 2 months ago | 1 read