NFL's best matchup? Hopkins vs. Ramsey in the conversation
With similar skills and competitive fire, the showdown of Houston's dynamic WR versus Jacksonville's trash-talking CB is always a "heavyweight fight."
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2018 Schedule
3-3, 1st in AFC South
- 8/9W 17-10
- 8/18W 16-13
- 8/25L 21-20
- 8/30W 14-6
- 9/9L 27-20
- 9/16L 20-17
- 9/23L 27-22
- 9/30W 37-34
- 10/7W 19-16
- 10/14W 20-13
- 10/21
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Will Deshaun Watson survive this season?
Mina and Danny Kelly weigh in on the Texans' offensive line and ask what the heck is going on with the Jaguars' defense. Also, can Jacksonville work around Blake Bortles?
Texans' Hal practices with cancer in remission
Texans safety Andre Hal returned to practice less than a month after announcing his cancer is in remission.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Deshaun Watson said on Wednesday that he feels better than he did a week ago while dealing with a chest injury. “I'm cleared to practice,” he said. “I'm cleared to do everything. So I'm good.” Watson said he didn't play with any extra padding on Sunday against the Bills and that his injury didn't affect much of his game other than playing “a little conservative as far as running the ball. Outside of that, it didn't really bother me,” Watson said. “I didn't worry about the injury or anything during the Cowboys game because I didn't know what was going on -- no one did -- and then last week I was fine and I was cleared to play and I was healthy.”
Defensive star power defines Jacksonville-Houston matchup
With struggling offenses and 11 defensive Pro Bowlers between them, the Jaguars and Texans are ready to brawl for a leg up in the muddled AFC South.
Watt On Return To The Field, Competition With Brothers
Texans DE J.J. Watt talks to Adam Schefter about returning from multiple injuries, friendly competition he has with his brothers, his status as an all-time great & more.
Bills QB Allen week-to-week after elbow injury
With Josh Allen in doubt for Sunday after injuring his elbow, Bills coach Sean McDermott said the team will "work through" whether Nathan Peterman or Derek Anderson gets to replace the rookie.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans worked out former Lions linebacker Marquis Flowers, a source told ESPN. He was released by Detroit on Oct. 10 and has also played for the Patriots.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Bill O'Brien said the Texans are still talking about taking RB D'Onta Foreman off the PUP list this week now that he is eligible, but said he doesn't "think he's quite ready." Foreman tore his Achilles last November.
After 0-3 start, Texans now 'back to where we want to be'
Houston has shown its resilience, winning three straight and pulling into a tie for first in the AFC South, despite continued struggles offensively.
Texans need to protect injured Deshaun Watson
Watson, who played with injured ribs, has been hit 66 times and sacked 25 times this season.
Mike Rodak ESPN Staff Writer
Bills CB Tre'Davious White tweeted about Texans WR DeAndre Hopkins after Buffalo's 20-13 loss Sunday, writing, "Damn they hiding a all pro receiver in the back field to getting away from me now … 2 catches for like 30 some yards and a lot crying to the refs smh .. [lock emoji].” Hopkins finished with five catches for 63 yards and a touchdown against White, but White later clarified in a tweet that he meant Hopkins only made two catches against him and the others in the slot. White later deleted both tweets.
Joseph's INT return for TD lifts Texans over Bills 20-13
Johnathan Joseph's 28-yard interception return for a touchdown with 1:23 remaining lifted the Houston Texans to a 20-13 victory over the Buffalo Bills on Sunday.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Despite an offense that struggled for most of the game, the Texans beat the Bills 20-13, winning their third game in a row to get back to .500 on the season. Houston had the chance to take the lead with first and goal from the one-yard-line but had to settle for a field goal. On the next drive, Johnathan Joseph intercepted a Nathan Peterman pass for a touchdown to give the Texans the victory.
Tristan H. Cockcroft ESPN Senior Writer
Deshaun Watson, who was started in 64.8 percent of ESPN leagues this week, has never scored fewer than 11 fantasy points in any of his previous 11 career NFL starts. He has averaged 24.9 in those 11 and 22.2 this season.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Through three quarters, Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson has turned the ball over three times. Watson has two interceptions and has been sacked five times. He's 10-of-18 for 107 yards and all 10 of the Texans' points have come when they've had short fields because of a special teams takeaway.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans have a 10-0 lead over the Bills at halftime, thanks to two big special teams plays. All ten points came on short fields after the Bills muffed a punt and had a punt blocked. Deshaun Watson is 8-of-12 for 88 yards, but threw an interception in the end zone near the end of the half that cost the Texans a chance to take a commanding lead at halftime.
Source: T.J. Watt fined $20K for hit on Ryan
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt, the league co-leader in sacks, was fined $20,054 for a hit on Falcons QB Matt Ryan in Sunday's game, a source told ESPN.
Week 6 NFL betting guide: Best plays for every game
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Watt bros. relish NFL sack race: 'It's pretty wild'
J.J. and T.J. Watt, fellow defensive NFL stalwarts and brothers, share the sack lead for the season, with six after Sunday's games. But T.J. Watt says he's sure his mother "thinks it's a lot cooler than I do."
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Texans QB Deshaun Watson was listed as a limited participant in Wednesday's practice with a chest injury, but said he is sure he will play on Sunday against the Bills. Watson was hit hard in Week 5 and has been hit 55 times this season.
Texans' Watson says he's fine to play Sunday
Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson said he is sure that he will play Sunday against the Buffalo Bills.
2018 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 87 | 107 |
| Houston | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 135 | 137 |
| Jacksonville | 3 | 3 | 0 | .500 | 109 | 126 |
| Indianapolis | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 152 | 180 |
2018 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards279.712th
Rushing Yards109.215th
Points For22.522nd
Points Against22.811th
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2018 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3(4) | Justin Reid | S | Stanford |
| 3(16) | Martinas Rankin | C | Mississippi State |
| 3(34) | Jordan Akins | TE | UCF |
| 4(3) | Keke Coutee | WR | Texas Tech |
| 6(3) | Duke Ejiofor | DE | Wake Forest |
| 6(37) | Jordan Thomas | TE | Mississippi State |
| 6(40) | Peter Kalambayi | OLB | Stanford |
| 7(4) | Jermaine Kelly | CB | San Jose State |