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2026 regular season · completed games only (latest: Week 5)Record0-44 games
Points for8422nd of 32
Points against10924th of 32
Point diff-2526th of 32
Off. EPA/play ?−.02619th of 32
Def. EPA/play ?+.03521st of 32
Off. success41.6%21st of 32
Def. success39.4%5th of 32
EPA = expected points added per play: how much each snap moved the team's scoring chances. Offense: higher is better. Defense: lower is better. Stats: nflverse (nflfastR), CC BY 4.0 · updated Oct 11, 1:45 PM ET
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1 outlet + 1 relatedHerm Edwards not sure Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Texans are a good fit
Saturday produced news that Marvin Harrison Jr. is set to have his Cardinals tenure come to an end in the immediate future. Summary from publisher descriptions · Yardbarker
Battle Red Blog
SB Nation team blog- Texans at Titans live game discussion for Week 5
Hello and good morning all you guys, gals, and nonbinary pals out there in Texansland today and welcome to week 5 of the NFL season. Has your dog been howling a lot this week and you have no idea why?
Read at Battle Red Blog → - Texans at Titans: How to watch, TV schedule, and more
This season has not gone anywhere close to what Houston Texans fans had expected going into the year. But, now facing an 0-4 start, the Texans get to play another division rival.
Read at Battle Red Blog → - Weekend Musings: The Most Critical Game for the Houston Texans
In one respect, this upcoming game is but one of 17 on the schedule for the Texans. They’ve already played 4, and after this, they still have 12 more.
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- Value of Things: By the numbers
The usual course of these things is to look at what the opponents are doing and look at what the Texans are doing and predict what will happen in this week’s game. We have two 0-4 football teams this week so neither team will be good across the board.
Read at Battle Red Blog → - Five Good Texans Questions with Possum Holler’ Tribune
We come to that time of year where it is rivalry week in the NFL. Unfortunately, we were not able to catch up with Music City Miracles, but we were able to catch up with one of their local competitors as we reached base with Wedge Fickus of the Possum Holler Tribune.
Read at Battle Red Blog → - Houston Texans: How to watch, who to blame
Houston Texans head coach Demeco Ryans announces he’s taking over defensive play calling. Offensive coordinator Nick Calley continues to make elementary “hat on hat” comments as his brand of the Erhardt-Perkins offense struggles.
Read at Battle Red Blog → - Groupthink: Is this the most disappointing season in Texans History?
It’s an all-time rant session by the Battle Red Blog after the Texans fall to 0-4 and effectively are out of the playoffs for the first time in four seasons. The Super Bowl hopes are all but lost in easily one of the most devastating, late game loses to the Dallas Cowboys.
Read at Battle Red Blog → - Texans Head Coach DeMeco Ryans Taking Over Play-Calling on Defense
During the Houston Texans’ Wednesday press conference, DeMeco Ryans announced that he is taking over defensive play-calling duties from defensive coordinator Matt Burke: Ryans added that this was not a slight on Burke, rather that Ryans is trying to “…streamline communication as…
Read at Battle Red Blog → - Houston Texans NFL Power Rankings: Week 5
Is this it for the Houston Texans in 2026? Is this the unceremonious closing of their Super Bowl window?
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Yardbarker
Texans feed- Texans Expected To Acquire Cardinals WR Marvin Harrison Jr.
Saturday produced news that Marvin Harrison Jr. is set to have his Cardinals tenure come to an end in the immediate future. The third-year wideout’s destination is still not official at this point, but more indications have pointed to a Houston agreement.
Read at Yardbarker → - Texans' Matt Burke reacts to demotion amid DeMeco Ryans hot-seat rumors
Shortly after the Houston Texans suffered a 34-30 loss to the Dallas Cowboys that dropped the Texans to 0-4 on the season, Ryans revealed that he was taking defensive play-calling duties from Burke. While speaking with reporters during his weekly news conference, Burke reacted…
Read at Yardbarker → - Houston Texans Make $3.7 Million QB Move Before Titans Game
The Houston Texans have reshaped the contract of backup quarterback Davis Mills, turning a slice of his 2026 salary into a signing bonus and clearing roughly $2.9 million in cap space, according to figures reported by Spotrac.
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- Texans Restructure QB Davis Mills’ Contract
The Texans restructured the contract of backup quarterback Davis Mills this week to create $2.7MM in cap space, per KPRC2’s Aaron Wilson. Mills, 27, signed a one-year, $7MM extension last year and is set to hit the open market after the 2026 season.
Read at Yardbarker → - Robert Saleh and Cam Ward share very similar views on the 0-4 Houston Texans
The Houston Texans have had a poor start to the 2026/27 NFL season, sitting with an 0-4 record ahead of their week five tie against the Tennessee Titans.
Read at Yardbarker → - Texans make major defensive change before Titans matchup, and it’s the exact opposite of the move that saved their 2025 season
DeMeco Ryans and the Texans are 0-4 and desperate for a spark before facing Robert Saleh’s Titans. Houston has been in this exact spot before, and the history is hard to ignore.
Read at Yardbarker → - Houston Texans Add 26-Year-Old WR Before Titans Game
The Houston Texans are bringing Bryce Oliver back, this time on the active roster. On Thursday, the Texans signed the wide receiver to the 53-man roster, according to NFL insider James Palmer, restoring a player they had only recently let go and adding another body at a position…
Read at Yardbarker → - Three surprising NFL teams that could be trade-deadline sellers
At the beginning of the NFL season, nobody expected several projected contenders to already be staring at a potential lost year after only four games.
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Houston Texans official
Official team news- Texans Inactives: Week 5 vs. Tennessee Titans
The Houston Texans released their inactives list before their Week 5 matchup against the Tennessee Titans.
Read at Houston Texans official → - Week 5 Injury Report | Texans at Titans
Week 5 injury updates presented by Shariff Injury Lawyers for the Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans game.
Read at Houston Texans official → - Houston Texans Transactions (10-10-2026)
The Houston Texans made roster moves.
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- Texans vs. Titans By the Numbers: Week 5 Stats, Streaks and Series History
The Texans and Titans meet for the 49th time with the all-time series dead even, and it's Houston's final trip to Nissan Stadium.
Read at Houston Texans official → - Know Your Foe: Texans at Titans Week 5 Preview and Keys to Victory
Cam Ward, Tony Pollard and Jeffery Simmons headline the matchups that will decide which AFC South rival picks up its first win of 2026 in Nashville.
Read at Houston Texans official → - Texans Roundup: Houston Texans at Tennessee Titans
Nico Collins' NFL-best streak, C.J. Stroud's interception-free start and the numbers to know before Houston visits Tennessee in Week 5
Read at Houston Texans official → - DeMeco Ryans on Robert Saleh: 'It all started with him'
Texans head coach shares the friendship and mentorship behind Sunday's Week 5 matchup with the Titans
Read at Houston Texans official → - Houston Texans Transactions (10-08-2026)
The Houston Texans made roster moves.
Read at Houston Texans official → - C.J. Stroud on growth, peace and passion: 'I really love this game'
Texans quarterback reflects on maturity, leadership and the fire his teammates see every Sunday
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Toro Times (FanSided)
Team blog- 3 major keys for a Texans victory in their AFC South showdown with the Titans
The Houston Texans have three major boxes that they must check against the Tennessee Titans if they want to walk away with a week-five victory.
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans' secondary woes against Cowboys could lead to Titan-sized failure if not fixed
The Dallas Cowboys repeatedly attacked Houston’s pass coverage, exposing the Texans’ secondary with big plays and revealing major concerns for a defense that struggled all afternoon.
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Robert Saleh's Texans quote defies a legendary Bill Parcells phrase
Are the Houston Texans better than what their record says they are? The legendary Bill Parcells would like a word.
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → Toro Times (FanSided): 8 betting previews (Week 4)
- Texans versus Titans Week 5: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions
Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans for week five!
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans versus Cowboys Week 4: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions
Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Dallas Cowboys for week four!
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans versus Colts Week 3: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions
Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Indianapolis Colts for week three!
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans’ playoff odds plummet as 0–2 start exposes flaws
The Texans’ 0–2 start has sent their playoff odds crashing, revealing early-season flaws on both sides of the ball. This breakdown explores what’s gone wrong, how much ground Houston needs to make up, and whether a turnaround is still realistic.
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans versus Bengals Week 2: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions
Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills for week two!
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - C.J. Stroud is betting big on himself with the Texans after tabling contract talks
With the news that the Houston Texans and quarterback C.J. Stroud have tabled contract talks, what could Stroud have in store for 2026?
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans versus Bills Week 1: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions
Here is your one-stop-shop for all things Houston Texans vs. Buffalo Bills for week one!
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - This ESPN prediction could be the Texans’ recipe for a Bills blowout
ESPN’s bold prediction reveals the Texans’ potential recipe for a blowout win over the Bills, highlighting the key matchup that could help them dominate the game.
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- Texans versus Titans Week 5: How to watch, injury news, top storylines, predictions
- Texans still have 3 glaring defensive fixes after DeMeco Ryans' takeover
There are three corrections that the Houston Texans must make on defense as head coach DeMeco Ryans returns to leading the unit
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - DeMeco Ryans' defensive takeover could spark massive Texans turnaround
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced his decision to retake play calling duties from defensive coordinator Matt Burke
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Former Texan Joe Mixon's Seahawks deal now scrapped after a questionable physical
Former Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon is a free agent again after failing his physical for the Seattle Seahawks
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - The Texans just announced massive updates on three potential game changers
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans announced the 21-day window openings for defensive tackle Kayden McDonald, offensive tackle Braden Smith and wide receiver Tank Dell
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans' heartbreaking loss to Cowboys revealed 6 risers and 5 sliders
The Houston Texans had six risers and five sliders after week four's heartbreaking loss against the visiting Dallas Cowboys
Read at Toro Times (FanSided) → - Texans' defense blow another lead against the Cowboys, dropping to a catastrophic 0-4
The Houston Texans lost another gut-wrenching matchup, this time at the hands of CeeDee Lamb and the Dallas Cowboys
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KHOU 11 Texans
Local beat coverage- Texans lead Titans, 12-3, in battle of teams looking for first win | Live now on KHOU 11
There are five teams in the NFL without a win. Two of them face off in Nashville today.
Read at KHOU 11 Texans → - How to watch the Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
The Texans take on the Titans Sunday at noon in a game you can watch LIVE on KHOU 11.
Read at KHOU 11 Texans → - How to watch the Houston Texans vs. Tennessee Titans
The Texans take on the Titans Sunday at noon in a game you can watch LIVE on KHOU 11.
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- The Texans are 0-4, but their numbers tell a much stranger story
The Texans are 0-4 despite three fourth-quarter leads and matching their opponents in total yards. Other numbers help explain why.
Read at KHOU 11 Texans → - Trash talking and team colors: What we saw at Texans-Cowboys tailgating outside Reliant Stadium
The Texans hope to get into the win column against their in-state rival Cowboys.
Read at KHOU 11 Texans → - Texans fall to 0-4 on the season after loss to Cowboys
Houston let a fourth quarter lead get away, leaving them winless a quarter of the way through the season.
Read at KHOU 11 Texans → - Has an NFL team ever started a season 0-4 and still made the playoffs?
That's what's facing the Texans after their fourth straight loss to start the season.
Read at KHOU 11 Texans → - Texans drop to 0-2 after 20-6 loss to Bengals at Reliant Stadium
CJ Stroud passed for 353 yards, but the team couldn't find the end zone against the Bengals.
Read at KHOU 11 Texans → - Texans' Nico Collins and Jadeveon Clowney ruled out for Sunday's game against Bengals
While Houston is dealing with key injuries, Bengals QB Joe Burrow is listed as questionable.
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Around the NFL
From league outlets- Texans lead Titans 12-3 at halftime
The Texans and Titans are a combined 0-8.
Read at ProFootballTalk → - Texans vs. Titans NFL Week 5 odds, predictions: Use Kalshi promo code CBSSPORTS55 for $55 bonus
It's a battle of winless teams in NFL Week 5 as the Titans host the Texans, and we're taking a look at the prediction markets available on Kalshi
Read at CBS Sports → - Texans at Titans live game discussion for Week 5
We, who are about to watch Texans football, salute you.
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Tennessee Titans discussion: Week 5 live chat during the Texans game
Can the Titans get their first win of the season?
Read at Yahoo Sports → - Polymarket promo code CBSSPORTS in Texas: Get $25 bonus for Texans vs. Titans in NFL Week 5
Polymarket users in Texas can make NFL trades and receive a $25 bonus for Week 5
Read at CBS Sports → - Herm Edwards not sure Marvin Harrison Jr. and the Texans are a good fit
- Texans, Titans face off desperately seeking first win after 0-4 starts
Tennessee coach Robert Saleh and Houston coach DeMeco Ryans put friendship aside in battle of winless teams.
Read at ESPN → - CeeDee Lamb’s late TD caps wild Cowboys rally to beat winless Texans
CeeDee Lamb had a career-high 17 catches for 189 yards, and his 12-yard TD reception with 40 seconds left lifted the Dallas Cowboys to a 34-30 win over Houston on Sunday to keep the Texans winless.
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