<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-makes-insurance-move-amid-kaimi-fairbairn-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans make insurance move amid Ka’imi Fairbairn’s injury');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Texans-kicker-Ka-imi-Fairbairn-drills-a-field-goal.jpg"><figcaption>Steven Bisig-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans make insurance move amid Ka’imi Fairbairn’s injury</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-04T18:17:10-08:00">November 4th, 6:17pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-04T18:17:50-08:00">November 4th, 6:17pm</time><address><a>Alex House</a>Alex House is a sports journalist who covers the NFL, NBA, and MLB for ClutchPoints. He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston Texans (3-5) have multiple holes to fill during what is a critical November slate. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-cj-stroud-concussion-hit-leaves-demeco-ryans-dumbfounded">CJ Stroud’s concussion</a> thrusts an already vulnerable squad into a distressing situation. This squad has had enough trouble manufacturing offense with its starting quarterback on the field. What can backup Davis Mills do behind a largely unreliable offensive line? Scoring points could be even more arduous given Ka’imi Fairbairn’s present injury status. Consequently, Houston is <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1985872102780498195" rel="noopener">signing a new kicker</a>.</p><p>Matthew Wright is coming to Space City, per NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero. The Texans are adding the 29-year-old to the practice squad, preparing for the possibility that Fairbairn’s emerging lower-body ailment keeps him from competing in Sunday’s home matchup versus the Jacksonville Jaguars (5-3). Since there is also <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-cj-stroud-still-in-concussion-protocol-ahead-of-week-10">uncertainty regarding Stroud’s health</a> right now, the team must shore up any other areas of concern.</p><p>Wright has played one game each for the Tennessee Titans and Washington Commanders this season, making a 46-yard field goal and converting on both of his extra-point attempts. He has connected on 87.5 percent of his FG tries during his NFL career. The Texans will continue to evaluate Fairbairn before deciding if they will need to go with Wright for a big AFC South showdown.</p><p>Houston has labored for much of the 2025-26 campaign, trusting its stifling defense (allowing an NFL-best 15.1 points per game) to lift up its <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-most-to-blame-for-ugly-mnf-loss-to-seahawks">unpredictable O-Line</a>. DeMeco Ryans’ group still has time to fight its way into the playoff picture, but a divisional loss would severely jeopardize the team’s chances.</p><p>Matthew Wright could potentially become a vitally important component of the Texans’ clash with the Jaguars. He will get himself ready just in case.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans make insurance move amid Ka’imi Fairbairn’s injury

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-cj-stroud-concussion-hit-leaves-demeco-ryans-dumbfounded');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans’ CJ Stroud concussion hit leaves DeMeco Ryans dumbfounded');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Houston-Texans-quarterback-C.J.jpg"><figcaption>Sean Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans’ CJ Stroud concussion hit leaves DeMeco Ryans dumbfounded</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-03T18:01:34-08:00">November 3rd, 6:01pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-03T18:01:34-08:00">November 3rd, 6:01pm</time><address><a>Sterling Bennett</a>Sterling Bennett is a seasoned sports journalist and writer, specializing in in-depth coverage of the NFL and NCAA Football. With over half a decade of experience in sports media, Sterling combines insider knowledge, sharp analysis, and a passionate voice to deliver engaging content that resonates with fans. His work is known for its clarity, credibility, and ability to break down complex football narratives into compelling stories.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans’ CJ Stroud concussion hit leaves DeMeco Ryans dumbfounded

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-cj-stroud-still-in-concussion-protocol-ahead-of-week-10');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans’ CJ Stroud still in concussion protocol, could start in Week 10');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/CJ-Stroud-still-in-concussion-protocol-could-start-in-Week-10.jpg"><figcaption>Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans’ CJ Stroud still in concussion protocol, could start in Week 10</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-03T13:32:42-08:00">November 3rd, 1:32pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-03T13:32:42-08:00">November 3rd, 1:32pm</time><address><a href="https://www.facebook.com/chris.spiering.3" rel="facebook">Chris Spiering</a>Chris Spiering graduated from the University of San Diego with a Communication Studies Degree. He spent his final year as the Sports Editor for the USDVista newspaper. Chris used to manage the betting team at ClutchPoints and now contributes about the NFL, MLB, NCAA Sports, and NBA, but he follows most sports, including NCAA Basketball. Chris also covers San Diego State men's basketball for East Village Times.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston Texans are in the middle of a frustrating 2025-26 season after winning a playoff game against the Los Angeles Chargers last postseason. At 3-5, the Texans are going to have an uphill battle for the rest of the season. Nine games remain for them, and they have time to turn things around. However, if star quarterback CJ Stroud is unavailable for a crucial contest against the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 10, then their season might be doomed already. Falling into a 3-6 hole will be very difficult to climb out of.</p><p>CJ Stroud <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1985447634761662935" rel="noopener">remains in concussion protocol</a> after <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-c-j-stroud-forced-leave-game-broncos-possible-head-injury">leaving the game against the Denver Broncos</a> on Sunday. Before the injury, the Texans controlled the game for the most part. They led 15-7 at one point until the Broncos stormed back to win the game with a field goal as time expired.</p><p>“He’s feeling a little bit better,” Texans HC DeMeco Ryans said about Stroud. “We’ll see how the week goes and how he progresses throughout the week. Davis [Mills] if he has to step in and play, we expect him to go out and do his best, play the offense the proper way and make great decisions with the football.”</p><p>The Texans have seen a small sample of success from Mills, but what Stroud was able to accomplish last year shows that the team desperately needs him to play well to reach their peak. Stroud is having a down year, throwing for only 1,702 yards in eight games. He has 11 touchdown passes to five interceptions. If he is able to return for Week 10 against the Jags at home, then the Texans will have a great shot at winning.</p><p>Houston contains the No. 1 scoring defense in the NFL right now. DeMeco Ryans is coaching his ass off, and his defenders are playing extremely well. Houston also allows the fewest total yards per game in the league at only 267.4. Their 15.1 points allowed is better than the Los Angeles Rams, who are second at 15.9.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans’ CJ Stroud still in concussion protocol, could start in Week 10

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-cj-stroud-mom-posts-heartwarming-injury-update');   ga('set', 'title', 'CJ Stroud’s mom shares heartwarming injury update on Texans QB');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CJ-Stroud-on-Oct-26-2025-i.jpg"><figcaption>Sean Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>CJ Stroud’s mom shares heartwarming injury update on Texans QB</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-03T06:37:40-08:00">November 3rd, 6:37am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-03T06:37:40-08:00">November 3rd, 6:37am</time><address><a>Yago Antunes</a>Yago Antunes is a Brazilian journalist and writer with experience covering esports, the NFL, NBA, and soccer. He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Texans quarterback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-c-j-stroud-forced-leave-game-broncos-possible-head-injury">C.J. Stroud was ruled out against the Broncos</a> with a concussion after his head hit the turf on a run. Davis Mills took over as Houston managed more injuries across the roster. Stroud was first listed as questionable while evaluated for a concussion, then downgraded to out, and the hope inside the building is that his absence will not stretch beyond the immediate aftermath.</p><p>From the CJ Stroud Foundation’s Instagram Stories, shared by his mother Kimberly and relayed by reporter Aaron Wilson on X, <a href="https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1985106406195011633" rel="noopener">came the update fans wanted to see</a>. A four-panel selfie of Stroud and his mom included the message, “CJ is ok, thank you for your prayers,” capped with a praying-hands emoji. The post cut through the worry that followed his exit, offering reassurance only a family voice can provide after a scary sequence.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">From <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Texans</a> quarterback C.J. Stroud's foundation, mom Kimberly Stroud after his concussion today <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2</a> <a href="https://t.co/NrQ50UJfus">pic.twitter.com/NrQ50UJfus</a></p><p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1985106406195011633?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>The timing matters for a young Texans team still trying to steady its season. Stroud’s status will move through the league’s return process in the days ahead, but Sunday’s family note signals he is in good spirits. On the field, Mills handled the remainder of the game as Houston juggled additional setbacks, with Woody Marks, Tytus Howard, and Christian Harris also leaving due to injuries.</p><p>Stroud’s year has swung between growth and frustration, and last week’s performance reminded everyone how clean operation elevates the entire huddle. Head coach DeMeco Ryans had praised Stroud’s discipline and command after the 49ers’ win, noting how the quarterback’s decision-making and pocket movement sparked the sideline. That is the standard Houston is chasing as it waits on the next medical update.</p><p>For now, the picture shared by Kimberly Stroud is the snapshot that matters most, a calm, grateful moment after a jolt of concern. The Texans will chart the next steps with caution, the fan base will exhale a bit, and the quarterback who has already become the franchise’s tone setter will focus on feeling like himself again.</p><p>Ryans’ recent comments still frame the path forward. After the 49ers game, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-is-c-j-stroud-finally-getting-over-hump-demeco-ryans-sees-the-vision">he called it one of Stroud’s best outings,</a> praising how his leadership, accuracy, and poise changed the energy for everyone. Houston’s job is to bottle that version, protect its young passer, and keep the season pointed upward once he is cleared.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

CJ Stroud’s mom shares heartwarming injury update on Texans QB

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-c-j-stroud-forced-leave-game-broncos-possible-head-injury');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans’ C.J. Stroud ruled out vs. Broncos with concussion');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/780718721-cj-stroud-rolling-left.jpg"><figcaption>Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans’ C.J. Stroud ruled out vs. Broncos with concussion</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-02T10:56:49-08:00">November 2nd, 10:56am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-02T12:11:06-08:00">November 2nd, 12:11pm</time><address><a>Malik Brown</a>Malik Brown is a multimedia reporter based in Atlanta who covers the Hawks and Dream for ClutchPoints. Malik has worked in entertainment and sports, and he specializes in the NBA and NFL.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-texans-bold-predictions-clash-week-9-2025">Texans are facing the Denver Broncos</a> in Week 9, and they will have to go the rest of the game without their starting quarterback. C.J. Stroud <a href="https://x.com/ClutchPoints/status/1985055727417696382" rel="noopener">suffered a head injury</a> after a hard hit, and Davis Mills had to replace him, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">Texans QB CJ Stroud was slow to get up after taking a hit while sliding on this play</p><p>He is heading to the medical tent to be evaluated 🙏<a href="https://t.co/2eNrgmLGSj">pic.twitter.com/2eNrgmLGSj</a></p><p>— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClutchPoints/status/1985055727417696382?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">November 2, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>“Davis Mills in for the Texans after C.J. Stroud took a shot at the end of a run. Head hit the turf hard,” Garafolo wrote on X, formerly Twitter.</p><p>Stroud was initially listed as questionable to return to the game as he was evaluated for a concussion. <a href="https://x.com/HoustonTexans/status/1985074326840721585" rel="noopener">He was then ruled out</a> after being officially diagnosed with a concussion, so the Texans will have to be led by Mills on offense. Things did not get any better for the Texans, as running back Woody Marks went down with an injury against the Broncos as well. Tytus Howard and Christian Harris were both also ruled out.</p><p>It has been an up-and-down season for Stroud this season, but he played well last week against the San Francisco 49ers. Head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-is-c-j-stroud-finally-getting-over-hump-demeco-ryans-sees-the-vision">DeMeco Ryans was proud of his quarterback’s performance</a> and had good things to say after the game about him and his leadership.</p><p>“Everybody is looking for the quarterback for that leadership,” Ryans said. “It’s just about nothing special or nothing grand. It’s just about him remaining disciplined as a quarterback, doing exactly what he’s supposed to do on every given play.”</p><p>“When he does that, he makes great decisions and with the offensive line the way they worked today, that’s what you see: one of his best games ever,” Ryans continued. “The way he operated today was very clean football, and I’m proud of where he is. We just have to continue to stay with this every week.”</p><p>However this game ends, the Texans are hoping Stroud won’t have to miss too much time with this concussion.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans’ C.J. Stroud ruled out vs. Broncos with concussion

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-dalton-schultz-expected-play-broncos');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans TE Dalton Schultz expected to play vs. Broncos');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Texans-TE-Dalton-Schultz.jpg"><figcaption>Troy Taormina-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans TE Dalton Schultz expected to play vs. Broncos</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-11-02T07:18:49-08:00">November 2nd, 7:18am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-11-02T07:18:49-08:00">November 2nd, 7:18am</time><address><a>Jaren Kawada</a>Jaren Kawada is a former full-time sports bettor and is now a NFL, College Football and Betting Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. Kawada was born and raised in Honolulu, Hawaii, but now resides in Indianapolis, Indiana, after graduating from Butler University with a B.A. in sports media. Aside from football, Kawada is an avid combat sports and basketball bettor.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-nico-collins-sounds-off-clearing-concussion-protocol">Houston Texans will have their full offensive arsenal</a> for their Week 9 game against the Denver Broncos. After being listed as questionable all week, tight end Dalton Schultz is expected to play.</p><p>Schultz will attempt to play <a href="https://x.com/RapSheet/status/1984829065686069623" rel="noopener">through knee and shoulder injuries</a>, NFL insider Ian Rapoport reported. By doing so, the 29-year-old gives Houston its full offensive starting lineup for the week, save for fullback Jakob Johnson.</p><p>Schultz enters Week 9 with 40 targets, a team-high 32 catches and 308 receiving yards. He is currently the team’s second-leading receiver, only behind star wideout Nico Collins.</p><p>Although Schultz has yet to miss a game in 2025, he has been on the injury report for multiple weeks with a myriad of injuries. It remains to be seen how limited Schultz might be after he brought in just two catches for a season-low 24 receiving yards in Week 8.</p><p>Collins, who missed Week 8 with a concussion, has cleared protocol and will rejoin the team in Week 9. His returning presence gives quarterback C.J. Stroud his entire weaponry ahead of a matchup with the Broncos’ elite defense.</p><h2><b>Texans’ offense to be tested by Broncos’ defense</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CJ-Stroud-on-Oct-26-2025-i.jpg"><figcaption>Sean Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Having all their key offensive players back in Week 9 is exactly what the Texans need to have a fighting chance against the Broncos. Houston’s offense has been trending in the right direction recently, but now faces its stiffest test of the year against Sean Payton and Vance Joseph’s powerhouse unit.</p><p>The Broncos enter Week 9 allowing the fifth-fewest points per game and the fifth-fewest total yards per game. They are also adept at generating pressure, which has been the Texans’ kryptonite all season. Denver leads the league with 36 sacks through eight weeks, boasting an NFL-high 12.29 percent sack rate.</p><p>Few teams have struggled to keep their quarterback safer than the Texans. Stroud has been pressured 48 total times through eight games and has an average pocket time of just 2.3 seconds.</p><p>But for as good as the Broncos are, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-is-c-j-stroud-finally-getting-over-hump-demeco-ryans-sees-the-vision">Texans’ offense has finally seemed to turn the corner</a>. After averaging just 12.67 points through its first three games, Houston is up to 28.75 points per game in its last four outings.</p><p>The Texans’ recent momentum is enough to have them listed as the surprise favorite in Week 9. Houston is being given a 2.5-point edge on most sportsbooks against the 6-2 Broncos, who travel south while riding a five-game win streak.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans TE Dalton Schultz expected to play vs. Broncos

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-texans-bold-predictions-clash-week-9-2025');   ga('set', 'title', 'Broncos vs. Texans bold predictions for NFL Week 9 clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Broncos-vs.-Texans-bold-predictions-for-NFL-Week-9-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>Broncos vs. Texans bold predictions for NFL Week 9 clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T19:30:03-07:00">October 30th, 7:30pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T19:30:03-07:00">October 30th, 7:30pm</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Denver Broncos are <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/indianapolis-colts/colts-news-michael-pittman-jr-labels-chiefs-patriots-broncos-afc-contenders">one of the hottest teams in football</a>. They will need every bit of that momentum when they visit NRG Stadium in Week 9 for a showdown with the Houston Texans. The Broncos (6-2) enter the matchup on a five-game winning streak. They are fresh off a dominant 44–24 victory over the Dallas Cowboys.</p><p>Quarterback Bo Nix has settled comfortably into his role. He leads an efficient and confident offense that’s complemented by a defense capable of closing out games. Denver, though, now faces its toughest challenge yet. The Texans defense ranks first in both points and yards allowed. To make matters more difficult, the Broncos will be <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/denver-broncos/broncos-news-sean-payton-patrick-surtain-ir-status">without star cornerback Patrick Surtain II</a>. He suffered a pectoral injury last week. That’s a major blow to a secondary about to face CJ Stroud and a surging Texans offense.</p><h2><b>Terrible Texans</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Texans-QB-CJ-Stroud.jpg"><figcaption>Troy Taormina-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Texans (3-4) have clawed their way back into contention after an 0-3 start. They have won three of their last four, including a statement 26–15 win over the 49ers. Houston’s turnaround has been fueled by an improving offensive line, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-is-c-j-stroud-finally-getting-over-hump-demeco-ryans-sees-the-vision">Stroud’s poise under pressure</a>, and a defense led by pass-rushing duo Danielle Hunter and Will Anderson Jr. Sunday’s clash should be a defensive slugfest between two teams that pride themselves on physicality and discipline.</p><p>For the Broncos, continuing their win streak would cement them as legitimate AFC contenders. Of course, to do it, they’ll have to win ugly against one of the NFL’s toughest, most well-coached squads.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><p>Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game between the Texans and the Broncos <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401772870/broncos-texans">in Week 9 of the 2025 NFL season.</a></p><h2><b>Bo Nix will pass for over 300 yards</b></h2><p>Facing the NFL’s top-ranked defense, Nix will throw for over 300 yards. He will prove once again that Denver’s offense is no fluke. Yes, the Texans’ defensive front is elite. That said, their pass coverage can be exploited with precise timing routes and smart pre-snap reads. Over the past five games, Nix has completed passes at a 72 percent clip. He has become increasingly comfortable using his mobility to escape collapsing pockets and find open receivers downfield.</p><p>Houston’s defense thrives on disrupting rhythm with pressure. Still, Nix’s quick decision-making neutralizes that advantage. Expect Denver to design rollouts and quick passes early before dialing up deeper shots to Courtland Sutton and Troy Franklin once Houston’s safeties creep up.</p><p>Nix throws for 315 yards and two touchdowns. He will outduel Stroud statistically and show that Denver’s passing attack can produce even against the league’s best defense.</p><h2><b>Texans allow over 150 rushing yards</b></h2><p>The Broncos’ offensive line has quietly become one of the most dominant in football. This will pave the way for JK Dobbins and RJ Harvey to control the tempo and wear down defenses. Denver’s ground game is about rhythm and balance. When the Broncos rush for over 130 yards, they’re undefeated this season.</p><p>The Texans’ aggressive front seven, led by Hunter and Anderson, can sometimes over-pursue. This will leave cutback lanes open for patient runners like Williams. Expect the Broncos to take advantage of that aggressiveness with zone runs and traps designed to exploit those gaps. The Broncos will rush for 155 yards as a team, with Dobbins contributing 100 of them and a touchdown.</p><h2><b>CJ Stroud throws multiple interceptions</b></h2><p>Even without Surtain, this Denver defense remains a nightmare for quarterbacks. Note that the Broncos lead the league in sacks. Their pressure packages create chaos for even the most composed passers. That spells trouble for Stroud. He has been excellent at times but still prone to the occasional misread under heavy pressure.</p><p>Denver will likely lean on disguised coverages, simulated pressures, and late blitzes to confuse Stroud’s reads. With Denver’s front collapsing the pocket, Stroud may be forced to throw off-balance. Now, the Broncos’ opportunistic secondary will be waiting. Stroud throws two interceptions, one of which flips the game’s momentum.</p><h2><b>Broncos survive a tough Texans challenge</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Denver-Broncos-quarterback-Bo-Nix.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>There will be higher-scoring games on the Week 9 slate. However, few as physically demanding as this one. Both the Broncos and Texans play old-school football. They are heavy on defense and built to win in the trenches. Yes, Houston’s rise is impressive. That said, Denver’s balance gives them the edge. Note that the Texans’ offensive line has been inconsistent all season. Against Denver’s relentless pass rush, that’s a recipe for trouble.</p><p>Expect the Broncos to dictate tempo early with the run game and force Stroud into mistakes when Houston tries to rally. Houston will keep it close, but in the end, the Broncos’ superior protection and discipline will prevail. Denver wins, 24–17, grinding out their sixth straight victory in a game that showcases their toughness, adaptability, and growing confidence.</p><h2><b>Final thoughts</b></h2><p>The Broncos aren’t just winning. They are winning the right way. Behind a poised quarterback and a defense that thrives on chaos, Denver looks like a legitimate postseason threat. Week 9 won’t be pretty, but it doesn’t have to be.</p><p>For Houston, this game is a test of whether their defense can carry them against an opponent that refuses to be outworked. For Denver, it’s another chance to prove their winning streak isn’t a fluke but the product of resilience and belief.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Broncos vs. Texans bold predictions for NFL Week 9 clash

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-nico-collins-sounds-off-clearing-concussion-protocol');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans’ Nico Collins sounds off on clearing concussion protocol');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nico-Collins.jpg"><figcaption>Kevin Ng-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans’ Nico Collins sounds off on clearing concussion protocol</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-30T14:18:03-07:00">October 30th, 2:18pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-30T14:18:03-07:00">October 30th, 2:18pm</time><address><a>Dan Fappiano</a>Dan Fappiano is a Connecticut-based sports journalist with over five years of professional experience. After graduating from Central Connecticut State University with a bachelor's degree in journalism, he has covered every sport from fencing to football in the online and print medium. Dan hopes to see his beloved Bears win a Super Bowl someday.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-kyle-shanahan-admits-texans-kicked-our-a">Houston Texans bounced back in Week 8</a>, moving to 3-4 with a 26-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers. As they prepare to take on the Denver Broncos in Week 9, more reinforcements are on the way.</p><p>Wide receiver Nico Collins has cleared the NFL’s concussion protocol and is on track to play. He is <a href="https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1983983851916640622" rel="noopener">eager to make his return</a> and help the Texans try to win two games in a row, via Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.</p><p>“I feel great, blessed to be off protocol,” Collins said. “I’m excited about this week, great matchup. Denver is a great team, excited to be back.”</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Texans</a> star receiver Nico Collins <a href="https://twitter.com/lbg_nico7?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@lbg_nico7</a> officially cleared under <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/NFL?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#NFL</a> concussion protocol, feeling 'great' symptoms gone after hard landing in <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Seahawks?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Seahawks</a> game <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2</a> <a href="https://t.co/IcfL7FHbYo">pic.twitter.com/IcfL7FHbYo</a></p><p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1983983851916640622?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 30, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-houston-unfortunate-nico-collins-christian-kirk-injury-updates-49ers-game">Collins hit his head hard in Week 7</a>, forcing him to miss the Week 8 matchup. In his absence, rookie receivers Xavier Hutchinson – who led the team with 69 yards and a touchdown – and Jaylin Noel had to step up. Collins liked what he saw and how Houston’s receiving corps are developing overall.</p><p>“Everybody is stepping up, which is a great thing. That’s what you want as a team. When your number is called you want to go out and operate. Go step up and make plays. I’m glad to see my boys out there making plays. One guy missed but you got to continue to go.”</p><p>With Collins back though, quarterback CJ Stroud has his alpha receiver to throw to again. Before going down with his injury, Collins caught 26 passes for 339 yards and three touchdowns. He will immediately take over a significant portion of the Texans’ passing attack.</p><p>Collins couldn’t be more excited.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans’ Nico Collins sounds off on clearing concussion protocol

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/fantasy-sports/texans-news-nico-collins-injury-update-fantasy-managers');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans WR Nico Collins earns must-see injury update for fantasy managers');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Texans-WR-Nico-Collins-vs-Seahawks.jpg"><figcaption>© Kevin Ng-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans WR Nico Collins earns must-see injury update for fantasy managers</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-29T15:23:01-07:00">October 29th, 3:23pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-29T15:23:01-07:00">October 29th, 3:23pm</time><address><a>Kendall Capps</a>Kendall Capps is a multi-media journalist and editor who is overly passionate about all sports (to his wife's dismay). He's a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who previously managed SB Nation's golf vertical. He has also done work for FantasyPros and co-hosted the Lay The Points podcast as part of a decade-long career in sports entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Fantasy Sports</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston Texans got off to a rocky start this season. They were 0-3, coming off a divisional loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars. The Texans’ offense looked miserable, which masked how good the defense had been.</p><p>However, over the last four games, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-is-c-j-stroud-finally-getting-over-hump-demeco-ryans-sees-the-vision" rel="noopener">Houston has begun to resemble the team many expected</a>. They have won three of their last four games, including an 11-point win against the then 5-2 San Francisco 49ers. That was despite playing without Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins, who missed the game with a concussion.</p><p>Collins suffered a concussion after taking a hard fall on Monday Night Football against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 7. On Monday, Texans’ head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-demeco-ryans-avoids-nico-collins-injury-update">DeMeco Ryans refused to update Collins’ status</a> for Houston’s Week 9 matchup with the Denver Broncos.</p><p>But on Wednesday, Ryans finally <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1983620738818174988" rel="noopener">divulged some good news</a>, which ought to be music to fantasy football managers’ ears who drafted Collins.</p><p>“He’s technically still in the concussion protocol. We’re expecting him to clear in the next few days,” Ryans said as Texans reporter Aaron Wilson captured.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en"><a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Texans</a> coach DeMeco Ryans on status of Nico Collins (concussion protocol, expected to be cleared soon) and Dalton Schultz, not practicing, expected back this week <a href="https://twitter.com/KPRC2?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">@KPRC2</a> <a href="https://t.co/XhsqODp2br">pic.twitter.com/XhsqODp2br</a></p><p>— Aaron Wilson (@AaronWilson_NFL) <a href="https://twitter.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1983620738818174988?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 29, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>Not only does it appear that Collins will play this week, but so too will Christian Kirk.</p><p>Kirk, in his first season with Houston, has only played in three games this season due to injury. Both Collins and Kirk would be a welcomed sight for quarterback CJ Stroud, knowing the opponent.</p><p>The Texans face a stingy Broncos defense. Denver is 6-2 and in first place in the AFC West, having won five straight. Despite that, the Texans are <a href="https://www.oddstrader.com/nfl/" rel="noopener">favored by 1.5 at home</a> on Sunday.</p><p>Much of that likely has to do with Broncos’ All-Pro cornerback Pat Surtain being doubtful to play. If he is unable to go, look for Collins to try and create big plays downfield.</p><p>Thus far this season, Collins has disappointed in fantasy. He has surpassed 100 yards only once. Collins has turned 46 targets into 339 yards and three touchdowns, which are more WR2 numbers. Fantasy football managers likely used a late-first or early-second round pick on him. But if Houston’s offense comes to life, with a beatable schedule remaining, Collins could still make good on his draft day price tag.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans WR Nico Collins earns must-see injury update for fantasy managers

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He grew up in a New York sports-heavy region in Connecticut and earned his journalism degree at the University of Rhode Island. His in-depth knowledge of two of the most passionate and raucous fan bases in the country gives him a truly unique writing voice.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Houston Texans quarterback CJ Stroud earned a huge confidence boost in Sunday’s 26-15 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, throwing for 300 yards for the first time in more than a year. He enjoyed his second big game in three weeks, operating with the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-is-c-j-stroud-finally-getting-over-hump-demeco-ryans-sees-the-vision">poise and effectiveness</a> that had so many fans prognosticating a future MVP award after his stellar rookie campaign. The third-year signal caller and the offense can still get better, given that Nico Collins is not even healthy at the moment.</p><p>The Pro Bowl wide receiver <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-houston-unfortunate-nico-collins-christian-kirk-injury-updates-49ers-game">suffered a concussion</a> in last Monday’s loss to the Seattle Seahawks and was ruled out for the Texans’ Week 8 triumph against the Niners. Houston will face the Denver Broncos, Jacksonville Jaguars, Buffalo Bills and first-place Indianapolis Colts in November, so a healthy and impactful Collins is essential. Alas, head coach DeMeco Ryans is not ready to make any declarations about <a href="https://x.com/jonmalexander/status/1982845885336916189" rel="noopener">the 6-foot-4 receiver’s status</a> ahead of Sunday’s meeting with the Broncos.</p><p>“We’ll see where he is later in the week,” he said, per Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle, declining to reveal where Collins is specifically in his concussion protocol. Teams are encouraged to be especially cautious when it comes to head injuries, which means fans may not get any concrete information for a few days.</p><h2><b>Texans WR Nico Collins is still waiting to be cleared</b></h2><p>A potentially undermanned offense would presumably have serious trouble containing a Denver defense that has 10 more sacks than the next closest team. The good news, though, is that the Texans WR room should be moving with conviction after a collectively productive outing in NRG Stadium.</p><p>Former sixth-round draft pick Xavier Hutchinson tallied five receptions for a game-high 69 receiving yards and a touchdown. Former Iowa State stars Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins also made a sizable impact, with the former recording 63 yards and the latter scoring his second career TD. Fellow rookie Woody Marks is also aiding Houston’s aerial attack out of the backfield, totaling four catches for 49 yards.</p><p>Although Nico Collins is an incredibly valuable component of this unit, Ryans’ squad is unlikely to stay afloat in the AFC without a balanced offense. Fans eagerly await some positive news regarding the 26-year-old’s condition. He has 26 receptions for 339 yards and three touchdowns in six games.</p><p>Whenever Collins does return to the field, CJ Stroud and the Texans hope they will have a capable and promising pass-catching group lining up alongside him. If there is one positive thing to come out of this injury situation, it is that the team’s young wideouts had the opportunity to grow and carry more responsibilities in a signature win versus the 49ers.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans’ DeMeco Ryans avoids giving Nico Collins injury update

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Stroud finally getting over hump? DeMeco Ryans sees the vision</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-27T09:44:06-07:00">October 27th, 9:44am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-27T09:44:06-07:00">October 27th, 9:44am</time><address><a>Zachary Weinberger</a>Zachary Weinberger joined ClutchPoints in October 2023 as a Miami Heat reporter as well as an Associate Editor. He graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 2022 after covering the school's athletic programs since his freshman year at the FAU University Press, where he was a Sports Editor and Editor-in-Chief. He then covered FAU Sports for The Palm Beach Post.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Despite the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-houston-unfortunate-nico-collins-christian-kirk-injury-updates-49ers-game">Houston Texans being without Nico Collins and Christian Kirk</a>, star quarterback C.J. Stroud still would have a productive outing, leading to the 26-15 win over the San Francisco 49ers. After the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-demeco-ryans-bites-bullet-dreadul-game-seahawks">Texans had a dreadful offensive game against the Seattle Seahawks</a>, Stroud bounced back hugely, garnering huge praise from head coach DeMeco Ryans.</p><p>In the win over the 49ers, Stroud threw for 318 yards to go along with two touchdowns and one interception while completing 30 out of 39 pass attempts. Ryans would speak about Stroud’s outing, even going as far as to say that it was “one of his best games ever” and that when he’s excelling, <a href="https://www.click2houston.com/sports/2025/10/27/texans-cj-stroud-shreds-49ers-defense-in-top-performance-of-season-im-a-top-guy-when-im-rolling/" rel="noopener">“the vibe of our entire sideline just changes,”</a> according to Click2Houston.</p><p>“When C.J. [Stroud] is locked in, when the quarterback is playing well and C.J. plays well and he’s upbeat and everybody can see he’s going to the right spot with the football, he’s making great decisions, stepping up, escaping the pocket, converting some runs there, converting some third downs, you just see the entire energy, the vibe of our entire sideline just changes,” Stroud said.</p><p>As the No. 2 overall pick from the 2023 NFL Draft is in his third season, he has thrown for 1,623 yards to go along with 11 touchdowns and five interceptions.</p><h2><b>Texans’ DeMeco Ryans on one of C.J. Stroud’s best games ever </b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/CJ-Stroud-on-Oct-26-2025-ii.jpg"><figcaption>Sean Thomas-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>While the football world speculates <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-stories/perfect-trade-offer-texans-must-make-jets-for-breece-hall">whether the Texans should trade for players</a> to boost their offense, the main engine is no doubt Stroud, as how he performs dictates the production of the team. Ryans would echo the same sentiment and even mention his composure off the field that brings Houston together, once again claiming that Sunday was one of Stroud’s best games ever.</p><p>“Everybody is looking for the quarterback for that leadership,” Ryans said of Stroud. “It’s just about nothing special or nothing grand. It’s just about him remaining disciplined as a quarterback, doing exactly what he’s supposed to do on every given play.”</p><p>“When he does that, he makes great decisions and with the offensive line the way they worked today, that’s what you see: one of his best games ever,” Ryans continued. “The way he operated today was very clean football, and I’m proud of where he is. We just have to continue to stay with this every week.”</p><p>At any rate, the Texans are now 3-4 and look to build a winning streak when they take on the Denver Broncos next Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Is Texans’ C.J. Stroud finally getting over hump? DeMeco Ryans sees the vision

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-why-derek-stingley-was-fined-11593-week-7-vs-seahawks');   ga('set', 'title', 'Why Texans’ Derek Stingley was fined $11,593 in Week 7 vs. Seahawks');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Derek-Stingley-Jr.-of-the-Houston-Texans.jpg"><figcaption>Maria Lysaker-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Why Texans’ Derek Stingley was fined $11,593 in Week 7 vs. Seahawks</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-25T14:43:12-07:00">October 25th, 2:43pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-25T14:43:12-07:00">October 25th, 2:43pm</time><address><a>Yago Antunes</a>Yago Antunes is a Brazilian journalist and writer with experience covering esports, the NFL, NBA, and soccer. He has contributed to online outlets and reported on major international tournaments, building a strong background in sports journalism and digital media while displaying his passion about storytelling and sports.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Back in March, the Houston Texans made one of the biggest moves of the offseason when they signed star cornerback <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-houstons-reaction-90-million-derek-stingley-jr-contract-extension">Derek Stingley Jr. to a three-year, $90 million contract extension</a>.</p><p>The deal made him the highest-paid cornerback in NFL history and cemented his status as a franchise cornerstone for Houston’s defense. The team’s official X, formerly Twitter, account reacted to the news with humor and excitement, celebrating the extension that keeps Stingley in Houston through the prime of his career.</p><p>After battling injuries in his first two seasons, Stingley had a breakout 2024 campaign, earning first-team All-Pro and Pro Bowl honors. He recorded 54 tackles, five interceptions, and 18 passes defended while holding opposing quarterbacks to just a 51.2 passer rating when targeted.</p><p>That elite production made it an easy decision for Houston’s front office to lock him in long-term as the leader of their secondary.</p><p>However, Stingley made headlines for an entirely different reason following the Texans’ 27-19 loss to the Seattle Seahawks on Monday night. According to NFL Network’s Tom Pelissero, the league fined the Pro Bowl cornerback $11,593 <a href="https://x.com/TomPelissero/status/1982176588616618453" rel="noopener">for a facemask penalty that led to a brief sideline altercation</a>.</p><p>“The NFL fined #Texans CB Derek Stingley $11,593 for a facemask, touching off a ruckus on the sideline Monday night in Seattle. No other fines were issued,” Pelissero reported.</p><p>The incident occurred late in the game when Stingley grabbed a Seahawks player by the facemask during a tackle and appeared to yank off his helmet. The opposing player quickly retaliated with a shove, sparking a small scuffle before teammates and referees separated the two sides. While tempers flared, no punches were thrown, and the situation de-escalated quickly.</p><figure class="op-interactive"><blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p dir="ltr" lang="en">The NFL fined <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/Texans?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">#Texans</a> CB Derek Stingley $11,593 for a facemask, touching off a ruckus on the sideline Monday night in Seattle. </p><p>No other fines were issued. </p><p> <a href="https://t.co/EWR0l3mM7F">pic.twitter.com/EWR0l3mM7F</a></p><p>— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) <a href="https://twitter.com/TomPelissero/status/1982176588616618453?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 25, 2025</a></p></blockquote><p><script async="" src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script></p></figure><p>This marks the first fine of the season for Stingley, who has built a reputation for physical but clean play. The penalty was a rare blemish for a defender known for his technical precision and disciplined coverage. Houston’s coaching staff is expected to address the matter internally but remains confident in Stingley’s leadership on and off the field.</p><p>Meanwhile, the Texans received more bad news heading into Week 8. ESPN’s Adam Schefter reported that wide receivers <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-houston-unfortunate-nico-collins-christian-kirk-injury-updates-49ers-game">Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) have both been ruled out</a> for Sunday’s game against the San Francisco 49ers.</p><p>Collins exited the Week 7 matchup early after a hard hit, while Kirk has been battling a lingering hamstring issue. Their absences will test quarterback CJ Stroud and the Texans’ depth at receiver as they look to avoid a 2-5 start.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Why Texans’ Derek Stingley was fined $11,593 in Week 7 vs. Seahawks

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Tyler is an avid fan of the Cincinnati Bengals and Cincinnati Bearcats after graduating from the University of Cincinnati in May 2025. In his free time, Tyler enjoys playing video games and fishing."</address><h3 class="op-kicker">NFL</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>San Francisco 49ers fans received very promising news on star wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk. According to San Francisco Chronicle beat writer Eric Branch and head coach Kyle Shanahan, the practice window for Aiyuk <a href="https://twitter.com/Eric_Branch/status/1981829091662999830" rel="noopener">could be opening soon</a>.</p><p>It’s a 21-day practice window, so when it opens, that doesn’t necessarily mean he will practice immediately. All that means is that he can return to practice within the 21-day allotment.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-texans-bold-predictions-2025-week-8-clash">The 49ers will face the Houston Texans</a> on Sunday in Houston. Aiyuk more than likely won’t play then, but returning to practice is a good sign for his prospects of playing sometime this season. The wideout from Arizona State has been on injured reserve for just over a year with a torn ACL and MCL. <a href="https://sports.yahoo.com/article/brandon-aiyuk-injury-kyle-shanahan-211156741.html">One possible timeline</a> could see Aiyuk return anytime from Week 9 to Week 12. As we have seen, any player returning for San Francisco is welcome at this point, especially at wide receiver.</p><p>It’s been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-san-francisco-without-brock-purdy-ricky-pearsall-texans">an injury-riddled season for the 49ers</a> as usual. Superstar linebacker <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-fred-warner-undergo-surgery-ruled-out-rest-season">Fred Warner has been ruled out for the season</a> with a broken ankle. Nick Bosa tore his ACL, while quarterback Brock Purdy has struggled with various injuries. George Kittle has missed a few games, and wide receivers Jauan Jennings and Ricky Piersall have missed time on and off with injuries.</p><p>Over his career, Aiyuk has tallied 4,305 yards over five seasons. In 2023, he was seventh in the NFL in yards with 1,342 in a breakout season. The 49ers would ultimately lose in the Super Bowl to the Chiefs 25-22, but Aiyuk would only catch three passes for 49 yards in the effort.</p><p>Despite Aiyuk’s absence and the various other injuries on the roster, the 49ers own a record of 5-2 and currently lead the NFC West. A win against the Texans would be very important for the team’s playoff hopes.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Will 49ers’ Brandon Aiyuk have practice window opened soon?

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-houston-unfortunate-nico-collins-christian-kirk-injury-updates-49ers-game');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans receive unfortunate Nico Collins, Christian Kirk injury updates for 49ers game');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Nico-Collins-of-the-Houston-Texans.jpg"><figcaption>Thomas Shea-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans receive unfortunate Nico Collins, Christian Kirk injury updates for 49ers game</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-24T15:22:37-07:00">October 24th, 3:22pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-24T15:22:37-07:00">October 24th, 3:22pm</time><address><a>Benedetto Vitale</a>Benedetto Vitale is an avid sports writer who is an expert at covering the NFL, college football, NBA, and UFC. He graduated from the University of Oregon in 2016 with a film degree but has since dedicated his career to sports writing.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>It’s been <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-demeco-ryans-bites-bullet-dreadul-game-seahawks">a slow start for the Houston Texans</a> as the club finds itself 2-4 to begin the 2025-26 NFL season. With the team hoping to right the ship, it sounds like the offense is running into some roadblocks with the latest injury updates regarding wide receivers Nico Collins and Christian Kirk.</p><p>Reports indicate that both Collins and Kirk are <a href="https://x.com/AdamSchefter/status/1981839934853165166" rel="noopener">ruled out for the Week 8 matchup</a> against the San Francisco 49ers, according to ESPN’s Adam Schefter. Nico Collins is dealing with a concussion, while Christian Kirk is nursing a hamstring injury.</p><p>“Texans officially ruled out WRs Nico Collins (concussion) and Christian Kirk (hamstring) for Sunday’s game vs. the 49ers.”</p><p>Collins, who is 26 years old, suffered the concussion <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-most-to-blame-for-ugly-mnf-loss-to-seahawks">during the Texans’ 27-19 Week 7 loss</a> to the Seattle Seahawks. He was forced to exit the contest early and did not return. Missing the contest against the 49ers will be his first of the 2025-26 campaign. In the games he has played, the former third-round pick has recorded 26 receptions, 339 yards, and three touchdowns.</p><p>Meanwhile, Kirk tweaked his hamstring in the week leading up to the game against the Seahawks. The 28-year-old wide receiver has only played in three games for Houston so far this season. Kirk has totaled just 10 receptions for 109 yards so far this year.</p><p>With both Collins and Kirk out of the lineup, the Texans will have to rely on Xavier Hutchinson, along with rookie receivers Jayden Higgins and Jaylin Noel. Braxton Berrios could also see some additional playing time, while tight end Dalton Schultz could emerge as a top target for quarterback CJ Stroud.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Texans receive unfortunate Nico Collins, Christian Kirk injury updates for 49ers game

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/fantasy-sports/fantasy-football-streaming-nfl-week-8-tight-end-2025');   ga('set', 'title', 'Last-minute Fantasy Football streaming options for NFL Week 8: Tight End');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Tight-End_6b6066.jpg"></figure><h1>Last-minute Fantasy Football streaming options for NFL Week 8: Tight End</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-24T11:12:28-07:00">October 24th, 11:12am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-24T11:12:28-07:00">October 24th, 11:12am</time><address><a>Kendall Capps</a>Kendall Capps is a multi-media journalist and editor who is overly passionate about all sports (to his wife's dismay). He's a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who previously managed SB Nation's golf vertical. He has also done work for FantasyPros and co-hosted the Lay The Points podcast as part of a decade-long career in sports entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>Fantasy football seemingly gets bigger and bigger every year. It has become a multi-billion-dollar business, with hundreds of thousands of leagues across the country. It is a game of skill, precision, and yes, a bit of luck.</p><p>Sometimes you draft an elite player, and they get hurt. Ask Joe Burrow or Malik Nabers’ owners how their season is going. Generally speaking, running back and wide receiver are the most important positions for fantasy managers. The tight end position is typically a barren wasteland beyond a handful of players.</p><p>This year might be even worse. Those who used an early-to-middle round draft pick on the position are likely regretting it. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-george-kittle-will-have-no-pitch-count-in-week-7-return">George Kittle missed five weeks</a> of action. Brock Bowers has been out the last few and is on a bye this week. Even Trey McBride has failed to live up to expectations.</p><p>With NFL Week 8 action upon us, fantasy football managers are likely streaming the position. But don’t fret, there are actually some usable options on your waiver wire.</p><h2><b>Cade Otton can be started</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Buccaneers-TE-Cade-Otton.jpg"><figcaption>© Lon Horwedel-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The first player on our list is Tampa Bay Buccaneers tight end Cade Otton. He remains one of the very few reliable pass-catching options for Baker Mayfield. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/tampa-bay-buccaneers/buccaneers-news-mike-evans-miss-most-2025-nfl-season-mnf-injury">Mike Evans broke his collarbone</a>, and Chris Godwin is out with a lower leg injury. Even rookie Emeka Egbuka is far from fully healthy.</p><p>That leaves Tez Johnson (also worth streaming at wide receiver) and Otton as pass catchers likely to receive a solid target share. The Saints have been pesky all year and hang around. Plus, Bucky Irving is still out. So Mayfield will probably throw at least 30 times in this game.</p><p>Given that info, I have to think that Otton can be started yet again. He has proven to be valuable to Baker and the offense before. Why not again?</p><h2><b>Stream Juwan Johnson</b></h2><p>The same game offers another streaming opportunity for fantasy managers.</p><p>New Orleans Saints’ tight end Juwan Johnson burst out of the gates to begin the 2025 season. Through three weeks, he turned 28 targets into 19 catches for 176 yards and a touchdown. That had him firmly in the middle of the TE1 conversation.</p><p>Curiously, New Orleans then went away from the talented tight end out of Oregon. He garnered just seven targets total.</p><p>But in Week 7, Johnson was busy again with the Saints playing catch-up against the Chicago Bears. He hauled in five of seven targets for 79 yards. This week, Johnson will face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p><p>Tampa is favored and will likely be scoring points. Saints running back Alvin Kamara is struggling mightily on the ground, and his backup, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-orleans-saints/saints-news-rb-kendre-miller-tears-acl-out-for-season">Kendre Miller, suffered a season-ending injury</a>. That will leave Spencer Rattler chucking the ball around.</p><p>I look for Johnson to garner seven to nine targets, many of which are up the seam against a beatable Bucs secondary.</p><h2><b>Dalton Schultz can be streamed</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Texans-TE-Dalton-Schultz.jpg"><figcaption>© Troy Taormina-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Houston Texans’ offense is in shambles. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-nico-collins-concussion-makes-houstons-brutal-night-even-worse">Nico Collins is still in the concussion protocol</a> and appears unlikely to play in Week 8 against the San Francisco 49ers. Fellow wideout Christian Kirk is also going to miss the game.</p><p>Houston has two rookie receivers. But how much can CJ Stroud trust them? You know who he does trust? His tight end.</p><p>Dalton Schultz was Stroud’s first and second read, it looked like on Monday night. He caught nine of 10 targets for 98 yards in a loss to the Seattle Seahawks. There is no reason to believe Schultz is not in store for the same volume in Week 8.</p><p>Yet, he is owned in just 32 percent of leagues on Yahoo. If you need a tight end that is sure to get you at least some production, this is as sure a bet as you’ll find on waivers.</p><h2><b>Jonnu Smith is risky, but may pay off</b></h2><p>Ok, I know you may think I am a little crazy on this one. But I believe Jonnu Smith offers fantasy football managers some streaming appeal this week.</p><p>No, that is not because I am chasing last week’s touchdown. He caught three of six targets for 28 yards and a touchdown.</p><p>This week, the Pittsburgh Steelers host the Green Bay Packers. The game is being billed as the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/pittsburgh-steelers/steelers-news-aaron-rodgers-insists-week-8-no-revenge-game-how-does-he-really-feel-about-packers">Aaron Rodgers revenge game, even though he downplayed that aspect</a>. But from a schematic standpoint, Smith makes some sense here.</p><p>The Packers rank among the best at limiting fantasy receivers. Also, over the last two weeks, Smith, not Pat Freiermuth, has had a 74 percent route share. So, he is the tight end running routes. Green Bay has allowed the <a href="https://www.fantasypros.com/2025/10/the-primer-week-8-edition-2025-fantasy-football/3/#gb-pit" rel="noopener">second-most schedule-adjusted fantasy points per game</a> to tight ends, per FantasyPros.</p><p>If you are truly in a bind, Smith is worth throwing a dart at. Admittedly, he would be ranked fourth among the players on this list.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Last-minute Fantasy Football streaming options for NFL Week 8: Tight End

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He's a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who previously managed SB Nation's golf vertical. He has also done work for FantasyPros and co-hosted the Lay The Points podcast as part of a decade-long career in sports entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Denver Broncos</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The best fantasy football managers understand that a championship is not won during the draft, but from solid in-season management. The best players ensure that they have the proper handcuffs at the running back position, knowing how often injuries can derail their stud’s performance.</p><p>But over the last couple of seasons, the NFL has seen the running back position stay relatively healthy. Instead, it has been the wide receivers ravaged by injury.</p><p>The NFL Week 8 slate of games is no exception, with a ton of <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/fantasy-sports/nfl-week-8-fantasy-football-injury-report-2025">stars on this week’s injury report</a>. With so many pass catchers banged up, it creates opportunities for fantasy managers to find solid streaming options.</p><h2><b>Troy Franklin &amp; Marvin Mims – Broncos WRs</b></h2><p>We will kick off this list with a pair of teammates.</p><p>Denver Broncos wide receivers Troy Franklin and Marvin Mims Jr. both offer strong streaming appeal for fantasy managers. The biggest reason is the opponent.</p><p>The Broncos face the Dallas Cowboys on Sunday. While Dallas’ offense is on fire, their defense is still a train wreck. They have allowed the most fantasy points to opposing wide receivers.</p><p>Yes, Courtland Sutton sits atop the depth chart in Denver. But both Franklin and Mims, who are widely available in fantasy leagues, can be started in your flex spot this week. For what it is worth, I slightly rank Franklin higher, as his depth per target is significantly greater.</p><h2><b>Elic Ayomanor – Titans WR</b></h2><p>The Tennessee Titans have the worst offense in football. That is pretty clear at this point. Rookie quarterback Cam Ward has failed to live up to expectations thus far. But that does not mean fantasy managers need to stay away.</p><p>The Titans’ top receiver, Calvin Ridley, is banged up and unlikely to play. That leaves Elic Ayomanor to receive the lion’s share of targets from Ward. They will face the 6-1 Indianapolis Colts this weekend.</p><p>The Colts are <a href="https://www.oddstrader.com/nfl/" rel="noopener">heavily favored by 14.5 points</a>. The over/under sits at 47.5, meaning the Colts are implied to win roughly 31-16. That is the perfect game script for Ward to sling the ball around, with Ayomanor, who has already had a couple of solid games, being the biggest beneficiary.</p><h2><b>Jaylin Noel – Texans WR</b></h2><p>The next wide receiver fantasy football managers might want to stream is another unheralded player: Jaylin Noel.</p><p>He is in a similar spot as Ayomanor. The Houston Texans’ top receiver, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-nico-collins-concussion-makes-houstons-brutal-night-even-worse">Nico Collins, is dealing with a concussion</a> and unlikely to play. Christian Kirk still is not practicing. Even tight end Dalton Schultz is questionable.</p><p>That leaves Noel and Jayden Higgins as the only pass catchers.</p><p>The Texans face the 5-2 San Francisco 49ers on Sunday, which should provide a positive game script for Noel to garner at least eight targets. You may not like it, but he offers streaming appeal.</p><h2><b>Jauan Jennings – 49ers WR</b></h2><p>The next player with streaming appeal for fantasy managers plays in that same game. 49ers’ wideout Jauan Jennings is looking at a breakout opportunity. Ricky Pearsall is highly unlikely to play, and we saw Jennings supplant Kendrick Bourne as the alpha wide receiver.</p><p>Whether it is Mac Jones or Brock Purdy under center, Jennings has a great chance for a big game. If fantasy managers left him on waivers amid the uncertainty in San Fran, scoop him up asap.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Last-minute Fantasy Football streaming options for NFL Week 8: Wide Receiver

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/fantasy-sports/nfl-week-8-fantasy-football-injury-report-2025');   ga('set', 'title', 'NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football injury report');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/NFL-Week-8-Fantasy-Football-injury-report.jpg"></figure><h1>NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football injury report</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-23T16:47:19-07:00">October 23rd, 4:47pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-23T16:47:19-07:00">October 23rd, 4:47pm</time><address><a>Kendall Capps</a>Kendall Capps is a multi-media journalist and editor who is overly passionate about all sports (to his wife's dismay). He's a Senior Editor at ClutchPoints who previously managed SB Nation's golf vertical. He has also done work for FantasyPros and co-hosted the Lay The Points podcast as part of a decade-long career in sports entertainment.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Baltimore Ravens</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The 2025 fantasy football regular season is halfway complete. By now, fantasy managers likely have an idea of how their team stacks up against the competition. But as Week 8 approaches in the NFL season, fantasy football managers need to be aware of the latest injury reports.</p><p>That is especially true this week, considering there are six teams on a bye. The Seattle Seahawks, Detroit Lions, Las Vegas Raiders, Los Angeles Rams, Arizona Cardinals, and Jacksonville Jaguars all have the week to rest up and get players healthy.</p><p>With that said, it is time to delve into the key Week 8 injuries fantasy football managers need to know about.</p><h2><b>Ravens QB Lamar Jackson is practicing</b></h2><p>The biggest injury update with fantasy ramifications is clearly that of Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson. He has not played since a Week 4 blowout loss to the Kansas City Chiefs, as he deals with a hamstring injury.</p><p>On Thursday, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/baltimore-ravens/ravens-news-lamar-jackson-practices-thursday-amid-hamstring-injury">Jackson practiced on a limited basis</a> for the second straight day. That is a good sign that he may return this week. Ravens’ offensive coordinator Todd Monken noted after practice that Jackson “looked good.” That has created a lot of optimism that he will play vs. the Chicago Bears on Sunday.</p><p>Earlier this week, head coach John Harbaugh expressed reluctance to be too optimistic. But the fact that the Ravens <a href="https://www.oddstrader.com/nfl/" rel="noopener">are favored by 6.5 points</a>, a line that has remained constant all week, is a sign that bookmakers expect the two-time MVP to play this week.</p><p>If he suits up, Jackson is a must-start, even though he’s not 100 percent.</p><h2><b>Garrett Wilson unlikely to play</b></h2><p>The wide receiver position is the most impacted by injuries this week and requires the most attention.</p><p>We’ll start that off with New York Jets wideout Garrett Wilson.</p><p>Wilson missed last week’s loss to the Carolina Panthers with a knee injury. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/new-york-jets/jets-news-garrett-wilson-mason-taylor-miss-practice-quarterback-drama">He is yet to practice this week</a>, with only one more chance to prove he can go on Sunday. That appears highly unlikely and should have fantasy managers making other plans.</p><h2><b>Texans WR Nico Collins’ concussion issue</b></h2><p>The Houston Texans’ top wide receiver, <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-nico-collins-concussion-makes-houstons-brutal-night-even-worse">Nico Collins, suffered a concussion</a> in the Week 7 loss to the Seattle Seahawks. He banged his head hard on the turf going out of bounds and did not return to the game.</p><p>He was diagnosed with a concussion rather quickly and has yet to practice this week. That does not bode well for him clearing the medical tests needed in order to play.</p><p>Fantasy football managers need to make plans to replace their WR1.</p><h2><b>Eagles’ AJ Brown trending in the wrong direction</b></h2><p>The Philadelphia Eagles’ offense and wide receiver AJ Brown finally broke out last week. Brown caught two touchdown passes, doubling his previous season total. He did not appear to injure himself in the win over the Minnesota Vikings.</p><p>Yet, the <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/philadelphia-eagles/eagles-new-aj-browns-week-8-status-in-doubt-after-missing-practice-again">Pro Bowl wideout missed practice on both Wednesday and Thursday</a> with a hamstring issue. Following Wednesday’s absence, it was believed to possibly be a maintenance day. But after missing both practices, he appears to be trending in the wrong direction.</p><p>Brown owners should be prepared to make a switch if needed.</p><h2><b>Commanders WR Terry McLaurin may return</b></h2><p>Conversely, the Washington Commanders might get their Pro Bowl receiver back in Week 8. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/commanders-news-terry-mclaurin-deebo-samuel-participants-thursday-practice">Terry McLaurin participated in full</a> on Thursday, a clear indication that he will return.</p><p>McLaurin last played in Week 3 against the Las Vegas Raiders. Normally, fantasy football managers would be thrilled with his return. But the veteran is not a must-start this week.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/washington-commanders/how-commanders-shock-chiefs-week-8-without-jayden-daniels">Jayden Daniels has already been ruled out</a> for a difficult matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. With Marcus Mariota under center, against a red-hot Chiefs defense, you might want to ponder waiting a week to insert McLaurin back into your lineup.</p><p>It is also worth noting that Deebo Samuel also got a full practice on Thursday.</p><h2><b>Jerry Jeudy takes a right step</b></h2><p>Cleveland Browns receiver Jerry Jeudy has been a huge disappointment this year. Things certainly did not get any better when the Browns traded Joe Flacco to the division rival Cincinnati Bengals. That has rookie Dillon Gabriel starting at quarterback.</p><p>But, if you are in a pinch with all of the byes, there is good news on Jeudy.</p><p>After missing practice on Wednesday, he returned in a limited fashion on Thursday. Assuming he logs another session on Friday, the veteran wideout is likely to play against the New England Patriots this weekend. It is not an easy matchup, but the Browns will likely be trailing. So, Jeudy has target potential.</p><h2><b>Saints WR Chris Olave returns to practice</b></h2><p>Fantasy football managers who wrote Chris Olave off entering their draft have been proven wrong. Granted, I was one of those managers. His concussion issues scared me from targeting him at any point. But through seven weeks, Olave has remained healthy and produced.</p><p>Yet, he missed practice on Wednesday, with the Saints citing an ankle injury. He then practiced in a limited capacity on Thursday. There were no reports of an injury last week in a loss to the Bears. So, barring a setback, it appears the current WR2 can be started as usual in a favorable matchup at home against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.</p><h2><b>Other Receivers worth mentioning</b></h2><p>There are a few other fantasy football star wideouts that are not fully healthy. However, the following list is comprised of receivers who are practicing and appear to be on the right track to play in Week 8, despite the questionable tag: Emeka Egbuka, Stefon Diggs, Jaylen Waddle, DJ Moore.</p><h2><b>Bears RB D’Andre Swift is questionable in a soft matchup</b></h2><p>One of the nicer surprises for fantasy managers this season has been D’Andre Swift’s consistent production. The Chicago Bears’ offensive line has done a good job opening holes for the talented running back.</p><p>He enters Week 8 on a bit of a heater, having rushed for over 100 yards in back-to-back games.  This week, the Bears will face a Ravens defense that has been gashed all season long.</p><p>Swift missed practice on Wednesday with a groin injury. However, he returned to log a limited session on Thursday, putting him on track to play. If, however, Swift cannot go, backup Kyle Monangai becomes an automatic flex play at worst.</p><h2><b>Breece Hall, Josh Jacobs, Alvin Kamara updates</b></h2><p>Fantasy managers who are rostering Josh Jacobs, Breece Hall, or Alvin Kamara do not need to worry this week. Even though all three are listed as questionable, all signs point to them playing in Week 8. They are practicing, albeit in a limited fashion.</p><p>This is more of a case of veterans having their work held in check. All three can be fired up for Week 8.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

NFL Week 8 Fantasy Football injury report

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/nfl-stories/perfect-trade-offer-texans-must-make-jets-for-breece-hall');   ga('set', 'title', 'Perfect trade offer Texans must make to Jets for Breece Hall');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Perfect-trade-offer-Texans-must-make-to-Jets-for-Breece-Hall.jpg"></figure><h1>Perfect trade offer Texans must make to Jets for Breece Hall</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-23T14:00:01-07:00">October 23rd, 2:00pm</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-23T14:00:01-07:00">October 23rd, 2:00pm</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston Texans need to be in the market for a running back ahead of the NFL trade deadline. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-joe-mixon-not-ready-to-return-from-foot-injury-despite-eligibility">Joe Mixon has been banged up</a> and it is unclear when, or if, he will return for the Texans. Unfortunately, the Texans have suffered in the running game with their top back out of commission.</p><p>Give Houston credit for what they have accomplished though. They rank in the middle of the NFL in most conventional rushing metrics despite <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/stats/team/_/stat/rushing/table/rushing/sort/rushingAttempts/dir/desc" rel="noopener">only having 150 attempts on the season</a>. It is easy to imagine their running game improving with a more talented back in the equation.</p><p>That’s where Breece hall enters the conversation.</p><p>The fourth-year back for the Jets has <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/nfl-rumors-browns-dolphins-giants-ravens-rb-named-trade-candidates">been the subject of plenty of trade rumors</a> ahead of the NFL’s trade deadline on November 4th.</p><p>“The name that comes up most is the Jets’ Breece Hall,” ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler wrote last week. “He’s 24 years old, in the final year of his contract, and the Jets haven’t made a move to sign him long term. With other young backs like Braelon Allen and Isaiah Davis under contract through 2027, the Jets might be open to a nice offer.”</p><p>But Hall has made it clear that he would love to stay in New York. And the Jets do not seem desperate to trade him away.</p><p>Regardless, the Jets may still receive plenty of interest in Hall. The Texans are sure to be one of the teams interested in him. But what could it cost to acquire him?</p><p>Below we will explore the perfect trade off that Houston must make to New York for Breece Hall.</p><h2><b>Texans ‘ perfect trade package for Jets RB Breece Hall</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Breece-Hall-with-NY-Jets-2.jpg"><figcaption>Robert Deutsch-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Here are the terms for this hypothetical trade before we get into any analysis.</p><p><b>Jets receive: </b></p><ul><li>2026 third-round pick</li><li>2026 fourth-round pick</li></ul><p><b>Texans receive: </b></p><ul><li>RB Breece Hall</li><li>2026 seventh-round pick (via Bills)</li></ul><p>There is no question that this trade works out for Houston. But I wonder if third- and fourth-round picks are enough to pry Hall away from New York.</p><p>Hall is on the final year of his rookie contract. He comes with a <a href="https://www.spotrac.com/nfl/player/_/id/76912/breece-hall" rel="noopener">$4.35 million cap hit this season</a> and would logically require an extension after any trade.</p><p>Breece is only 24 years old, which should make him attractive to the Texans in a potential trade.</p><p>Not only would Houston receive a capable back who could lead the team right away, but also a building block for the future.</p><p>Houston currently has only Woody Marks and British Brooks under contract at running back in 2026. So adding a young, talented back like Hall should be a priority.</p><p>I could even see the Jets demanding a second-round pick for Hall’s services. If that’s all it takes, I think Houston has to consider it.</p><p>Ignore all of the narratives around positional value, Hall is an established player with plenty of tread left on the tires. He could easily be worth more than a dart throw in the second round.</p><p>This trade has the potential to work out well for both teams. A true rarity in the NFL.</p><h2><b>How would Breece Hall change the Texans’ offense?</b></h2><p>Adding Breece Hall could add some much-needed stability to Houston’s offense.</p><p>Hall has 99 attempts for 448 carries and zero touchdowns through seven games. He’s been consistently good despite a terrible situation in New York. Opposing defenses know he’s going to get plenty of handoffs and sell out to stop him. But he is still able to get some decent yards.</p><p>None of Breece’s single-season stats will blow you away. He has never had 1,000 rushing yards in a season, which is surprising for a back as talented as he is. But he has remained incredibly efficient, averaging 4.6 yards per attempt throughout his career.</p><p>When imagining how Hall could fit into Houston’s offense, the first player I think about is David Montgomery.</p><p>Montgomery was an efficient runner with the Bears, but he never had a truly special season. He played on a bad team, just like Hall, and his overall production suffered as a result. But when looking at the tape, it was clear that Montgomery is a talented player.</p><p>Houston could easily have the same opinion about Hall. If his surroundings improve, there’s reason to suggest he could produce at a high level.</p><p>Realistically, the results may not be the same that Detroit got with Montgomery. After all, the Lions have a much better offensive line than the Texans.</p><p>However, the vision is there to create stability in the team’s running game.</p><p>Ultimately, I cannot say that a Breece Hall trade is strictly necessary for the Texans. One running back is unlikely to turn the tide of their season now that their record is 2-4.</p><p>But if Texans GM Nick Caserio wants to make a splash, acquiring Hall fits the bill.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

Perfect trade offer Texans must make to Jets for Breece Hall

<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-houston-works-out-ex-lions-db-before-49ers-clash');   ga('set', 'title', 'Texans work out ex-Lions DB before 49ers clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/Jerry-Jacobs-of-the-Lions.jpg"><figcaption>Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-USA TODAY Sports</figcaption></figure><h1>Texans work out ex-Lions DB before 49ers clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-23T06:04:57-07:00">October 23rd, 6:04am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-23T06:04:57-07:00">October 23rd, 6:04am</time><address><a>Ben Strauss</a>Ben Strauss is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints. He is a die-hard NFL fan who cheers for the Detroit Lions. He has previously written fantasy football content for IDPGuys and ImportantNonsense.com.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Houston Texans</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The Houston <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-nico-collins-concussion-makes-houstons-brutal-night-even-worse">Texans have disappointed their fans</a> during the first half of the 2025 season. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-most-to-blame-for-ugly-mnf-loss-to-seahawks">Houston lost 27-19 against Seattle</a> on Monday Night Football, dropping their record to 2-4. Now the Texans are looking at adding defensive depth ahead of an important Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.</p><p>The Texans <a href="https://x.com/AaronWilson_NFL/status/1981107517557277081" rel="noopener">worked out veteran cornerback</a> Jerry Jacobs on Tuesday, per Aaron Wilson of KPRC2.</p><p>Houston needs more depth at cornerback with Jaylin Smith on injured reserve and Alijah Huzzie banged up.</p><p>Jacobs started his professional career as an undrafted free agent with the Lions back in 2021. Perhaps his best game came against the Packers in Week 4 of the 2023 season. He recorded two interceptions for Jordan Love, helping the Lions win 34-20.</p><p>He played for Detroit through the 2023 season and was not retained for 2024.</p><p><a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/los-angeles-rams/rams-news-los-angeles-signs-former-lions-standout-after-training-camp-injury">Jacobs spent training camp with the Rams</a> before the 2024 season, but was released before the regular season. He has not worked out for a team since visiting the Commanders in November of 2024.</p><p>It will be interesting to see if Houston ends up signing Jacobs or keeps shopping for a veteran cornerback.</p><h2>DeMeco Ryans takes blame for Texans’ offensive struggles vs. Seahawks</h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Demeco-Ryans-2.jpg"><figcaption>Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The Texans may need more depth on defense, but the offense has been the real issue in 2025.</p><p>Houston only managed 254 total yards on offense during their loss to Seattle. Texans head coach <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-demeco-ryans-bites-bullet-dreadul-game-seahawks">DeMeco Ryans took the blame</a> for those struggles.</p><p>“We’re pressing forward with everybody we have. We’re collectively in this together. If you want to point the finger at somebody, put it on me,” Ryans said when asked about OC Nick Caley on Tuesday, per Wilson. “Ultimately, it’s my job. We’re rolling with what we have. As bad as it seems, we’re still one possession from getting that game tied. Can we find a way to make plays to do that? As ugly as it may be, it’s about how you finish. We had opportunity to turn it around. It’s a team, collectively. We’ll stick together as a team and find a way to do that.”</p><p>C.J. Stroud has not looked comfortable often during the 2025 season. And it has not helped that <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-news-nick-caserio-drops-telling-update-joe-mixon-timetable">running back Joe Mixon has yet to play</a>.</p><p>The situation won’t get any easier going up against an elite San Francisco defense in Week 8.</p><p>Texans vs. 49ers kicks off at 1PM ET on Sunday.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml" xml:lang="en" lang="en">    <head>        <script>   (function(i, s, o, g, r, a, m) {     i["GoogleAnalyticsObject"] = r;     i[r] = i[r] || function() {       (i[r].q = i[r].q || []).push(arguments)     }, i[r].l = 1 * new Date();     a = s.createElement(o),       m = s.getElementsByTagName(o)[0];     a.async = 1;     a.src = g;     m.parentNode.insertBefore(a, m)   })(window, document, "script", "https://www.google-analytics.com/analytics.js", "ga");   ga('create', 'UA-66147751-16', {     'storage': 'none',     'clientId': localStorage.getItem('ga:clientId')   });   ga(function(tracker) {     localStorage.setItem('ga:clientId', tracker.get('clientId'));   });   ga('set', 'checkProtocolTask', null);      ga('set', 'page', '/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-texans-bold-predictions-2025-week-8-clash');   ga('set', 'title', '49ers vs. Texans bold predictions for 2025 NFL Week 8 clash');   ga('send', 'pageview');</script>        <style type="text/css" media="all">            body {    background: transparent;    margin: 0px;}h1, h2, h3 {    color: #DDDDDD;    font-family: "SFUIText-Semibold";    margin: 30px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 21px;    line-height: 125%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}header {    margin: 0px;    height: 0px;    display: none;}p {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 15px 15px 15px 15px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}p > img {    margin-left: -15px;    width: calc(100% + 30px);}a {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;    text-decoration: underline;}ul {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 3px 10px 3px 10px;    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}ol {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    font-size: 17px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.23px;}img {    margin: 0px;    width: 100%;    height: auto;}blockquote {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.8);    font-family: "SFUIText-Medium";    margin: 30px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 19px;    line-height: 135%;    letter-spacing: -0.41px;}blockquote p {    margin: 0px;}.op-tracker, .op-ad {    display: none;    height: 0px;}article > figure {    margin: 0px;}figcaption {    color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.7);    font-family: "SFUIText-Regular";    margin: 10px 15px 30px 15px;    font-size: 13px;}iframe {    width: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;    margin: 0px;    border: 0;}.vine-embed {    height: __SCREEN_SIZE_WIDTH__;}.twitter-tweet, .instagram-media {    margin-left: 15px !important;    margin-right: 15px !important;    width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;}.clutchpoints-widget {    /*margin: 10px 15px 10px 15px !important;*/    /*margin-top: 1px !important;*/    padding-top: 10px;    /*margin-left: 15px !important;*/    /*margin-right: 15px !important;*/    /*width: __SCREEN_CONTENT_SIZE_WIDTH__ !important;*/}        </style>        <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=UTF-8" />    </head>    <body>        <article id="mvp-content-main"><header><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/49ers-vs.-Texans-bold-predictions-for-2025-NFL-Week-8-clash.jpg"></figure><h1>49ers vs. Texans bold predictions for 2025 NFL Week 8 clash</h1><time class="op-published" datetime="2025-10-22T06:55:01-07:00">October 22nd, 6:55am</time><time class="op-modified" datetime="2025-10-22T06:55:48-07:00">October 22nd, 6:55am</time><address><a href="http://hoopnut.blogspot.com/">Enzo Flojo</a>Enzo Flojo is an Associate Editor at ClutchPoints and a columnist for Asian basketball at FIBA. He brings a dynamic spirit and background, having expertise that spans writing, analytics, coaching, and broadcasting. He is also currently an Assistant Coach on Scouting &amp; Analytics for the Philippine national youth basketball team.</address><h3 class="op-kicker">Editorials</h3><figure class="op-ad"></figure></header><p>The San Francisco 49ers have been tested often in recent weeks. This Week 8 clash against the Houston Texans may be their toughest mental test yet. San Francisco sits at 5-2. They are coming off <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/atlanta-falcons/falcons-most-blame-snf-loss-49ers-week-7-2025">a gritty 20-10 victory</a> over the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football. Despite the win, the 49ers remain far from full strength, particularly at quarterback. <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/san-francisco-49ers/49ers-news-brock-purdy-dianna-russini-explains">Brock Purdy (toe) remains sidelined</a>. This leaves Mac Jones under center once more. After throwing three interceptions and no touchdowns over his last two games, Jones will be under pressure to protect the football and manage the game efficiently.</p><h2><b>49ers brace for a battle in Houston</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/49ers-RB-Christian-McCaffrey.jpg"><figcaption>© Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>The 49ers will continue to ride Christian McCaffrey, of course. He has been sensational even amidst offensive instability. McCaffrey racked up 201 total yards and two touchdowns last week. He once again proved his value as both a runner and receiver. He’ll need to deliver again against a Texans defense ranked third in the NFL in schedule-adjusted efficiency. That’s a unit led by dynamic edge rushers Will Anderson Jr and Danielle Hunter. This game pits Houston head coach DeMeco Ryans against his former team. It will be a classic chess match between one of the league’s most innovative defensive minds and his former mentor, Kyle Shanahan.</p><p>The Texans (2-5) do not have the record of a contender. However, they’ve been a thorn in the side of every opponent. Their defense plays fast and disciplined, though their offense remains inconsistent under CJ Stroud. He has struggled in recent weeks after a hot start. With Nico Collins questionable due to a concussion, the Texans will likely rely on tight end Dalton Schultz and a steady dose of short passes to move the chains. This matchup has all the makings of a low-scoring slugfest between two physical, defensive-minded teams.</p><p><i><b>*Watch NFL games LIVE with fuboTV <a href="https://www.fubo.tv/stream/football/?irad=356362&amp;irmp=492408" rel="noopener sponsored">(click for a free trial)*</a></b></i></p><p>Here we will look at and discuss some bold predictions for the game <a href="https://www.espn.com/nfl/game/_/gameId/401772866/49ers-texans">between the 49ers and the Texans</a> in Week 8 of the 2025 NFL season.</p><h2><b>CJ Stroud barely cracks 200 passing yards</b></h2><p>The Texans’ offense lives and dies by Stroud. This week, though, he faces one of the worst possible matchups. The 49ers’ defense, despite battling injuries of its own, remains elite against the pass. They rank top-five in sacks and interceptions. Stroud threw for 229 yards, one touchdown, and one interception <a href="https://clutchpoints.com/nfl/houston-texans/texans-most-to-blame-for-ugly-mnf-loss-to-seahawks">in a loss to Seattle last week</a>. He will find little comfort against the Niners’ ferocious front seven, even without Nick Bosa.</p><p>With Collins potentially sidelined, Stroud’s downfield options are limited. Houston may need to lean heavily on quick screens and checkdowns to keep him upright. That approach will limit his yardage ceiling, even if it reduces turnovers. As such, Stroud finishes with under 210 passing yards. He will complete less than 60 percent of his throws as San Francisco’s pass rush and disguised coverages force a conservative offensive plan.</p><h2><b>Dalton Schultz becomes Houston’s safety valve</b></h2><p>When the passing game sputters, tight ends often become the quarterback’s best friend. Houston’s Dalton Schultz is built for that role. The veteran tight end caught nine passes for 98 yards in their loss to Seattle. He led the team in both receptions and targets. With Collins possibly unavailable, expect Schultz to once again be Stroud’s primary read, especially on third downs.</p><p>The 49ers have allowed solid production to tight ends this season. Their linebackers sometimes struggle to contain quick-hitting routes up the seam. Schultz will lead the Texans in receptions and targets again. He will finish with upwards of 80 yards and provide the bulk of Houston’s offensive spark, even in defeat.</p><h2><b>George Kittle breaks out with a touchdown</b></h2><p>After being held without a catch last week, George Kittle is due for a bounce-back game. The All-Pro tight end has been limited since returning from a hamstring injury. Still, his snap counts remain high. Instead, it’s been a matter of game flow, with San Francisco relying heavily on McCaffrey to move the chains.</p><p>Facing a Texans defense that struggles to contain tight ends in red-zone situations, Kittle is in prime position to strike. Expect Shanahan to dial up early play-action looks to get him involved and restore confidence in Mac Jones. He could use an easy target to settle in. Kittle will find the end zone for the first time since his return. He will also finish with five catches for 60 yards and remind everyone why he remains one of the league’s most dangerous mismatch weapons.</p><h2><b>Mac Jones manages just enough to win</b></h2><figure><img src="https://wp.clutchpoints.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Latest-SF-injury-report-aligns-with-Ian-Rapoports-Mac-Jones-Brock-Purdy-prediction.jpg"><figcaption>D. Ross Cameron-Imagn Images</figcaption></figure><p>Mac Jones hasn’t been flashy, but he’s been steady.. Last week, Jones went 17-for-26 for 152 yards and an interception. He managed the game effectively and allowed McCaffrey to carry the load. Against Houston, the same formula will likely apply. Jones will have throw passes and minimize mistakes.</p><p>He will face a fierce pass rush from Anderson and Hunter, though. Despite that, Shanahan’s quick-pass scheme and creative run designs should neutralize some of that pressure. Expect Jones to rely heavily on Kittle and McCaffrey in the short-to-intermediate range, with Jauan Jennings and Kendrick Bourne serving as decoys to stretch the field. Jones will throw for under 200 yards but avoid turnovers. He will do just enough to guide San Francisco to another grind-it-out win.</p><p>The Texans’ defense will keep the game close early, CMC’s relentless production and a few key defensive stops will tilt momentum late. Expect the 49ers to dominate time of possession, force a couple of turnovers, and grind out another methodical victory, 23-13.</p><h2><b>Final thoughts</b></h2><p>For the 49ers, this is about survival. With their starting quarterback still out and a tough road environment ahead, winning ugly is perfectly fine. As long as McCaffrey, Kittle, and the defense continue to deliver, San Francisco remains one of the NFC’s most dangerous teams. For Houston, this game is another valuable measuring stick. It’s proof that under DeMeco Ryans, they’re building something tough and sustainable.</p><figure class="op-tracker"></figure></article>    </body></html>

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