J.J. Watt, DeAndre Hopkins and 6-0 Arizona Cardinals will be reality check for struggling Houston Texans
Watt on his former team: 'I had to use the scouting report. There’s so many guys that I don’t know.'
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
1-5, 3rd in AFC South
- 8/14W 26-7
- 8/21W 20-14
- 8/28L 23-16
- 9/12W 37-21
- 9/19L 31-21
- 9/23L 24-9
- 10/3L 40-0
- 10/10L 25-22
- 10/17L 31-3
- 10/24
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- 12/12
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- 12/26
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- Full Schedule
Clark not expecting Cardinals vs. Texans to be close (1:16)
Hour 2: Future for Watson?
Dan Graziano joins the show to talk about if any team should trade for Deshaun Watson and if Tua would be a good long term replacement and the guys give the Four Downs before the weekend games.
Former Texans, J.J. Watt and DeAndre Hopkins, right at home in Arizona
Watt and Hopkins are a big reason the Cardinals are 6-0. They will host their former team, the Houston Texans, at State Farm Stadium on Sunday.
Cards' Watt: Not facing same Texans I remember
J.J. Watt said Thursday that when he and the Cardinals face the Texans on Sunday, it won't be against a team he remembers because of the heavy roster turnover in Houston.
Why Riddick would consider a Watson-for-Tua trade 'grossly irresponsible' (1:53)
Barnwell: Proposing 10 NFL trades before the deadline, including the Titans going all-in
The Titans need to upgrade at cornerback, while the Dolphins could look to move players after a disappointing start. These trades help both sides.
Could a Watson to Miami trade happen this week? (1:25)
Texans cut longtime standout on defense Mercilus
Whitney Mercilus was released by the Texans on Tuesday. The defensive end is second in franchise history with 57 sacks in 10 seasons with Houston.
Houston Texans looking to overcome 'bad football' and 'mental mistakes' to end five-game losing streak
The Texans are left looking for answers after being outscored 71-3 in their past two road games amid losing streak.
Indianapolis gets in sync with 31-3 victory over Houston
— The Indianapolis Colts finally figured out how to deliver a knockout punch Sunday.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Inactive for the Texans in Indianapolis: DL Charles Omenihu, WR Danny Amendola, C Justin Britt, TE Brevin Jordan, RB Scottie Phillips, DB Jimmy Moreland, WR Davion Davis and QB Deshaun Watson.
Could Deshaun Watson get traded soon? Everything we know about his status, the Texans' stance and potential suitors
The quarterback doesn't want to be in Houston and is facing 22 civil lawsuits. Teams across the league, however, are still interested.
Can Houston Texans rookie QB Davis Mills continue to progress?
In only his third start, the rookie threw for 313 yards and three touchdowns against the New England Patriots.
Ranch on wings and Patriots liking Jets, NFL teams throw the red flag emoji
From the Los Angeles Rams coming to the defense of Matthew Stafford's favorite target to the Houston Texans taking a firm stance on their namesake's quality of BBQ, NFL teams came through with light-hearted takes on a new social media trend.
Texans' Tunsil to have thumb surgery, miss time
Texans left tackle could miss four weeks after having surgery on his left thumb Thursday, coach David Culley said.
Which teams have the best -- and worst -- backup QB situations? We stacked them
Backup QBs have started 37 games through five weeks, and a few more will likely get the call in Week 6. Who are the league's most reliable and most questionable second-stringers?
Houston Texans coach David Culley on 1-4 start: 'We've been the enemy'
Missed kicks and opportunities (and penalties) have Texans searching for answers.
Early NFL trade deadline buzz: Will Mack, Maye and Ertz get moved? Is Carolina still not done?
The NFL trade deadline is Nov. 2 this season, and talks are already heating up around some prominent players. Who might be on the move -- and where could they go?
Will Brandin Cooks be moved before the Trade Deadline? (0:48)
Week 5 takeaways and big questions: Chaos in Packers-Bengals, Lions heartbreak, Cardinals 5-0
Green Bay and Cincinnati traded field goal misses in a wild one, the Lions squandered a chance, and the Eagles overcame a two-score deficit. What to know for every Week 5 game.
Patriots use late field goal to get 25-22 win over Texans
— Trailing on the road in the fourth quarter, the New England Patriots needed Mac Jones to deliver on Sunday.
Houston Texans QB Davis Mills follows up 67-yard bomb with flea-flicker for third TD
The Texans followed up Moore's impressive catch-and-run TD with a little bit of trickery.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Brothers Ben McDaniels (Texans assistant WRs coach) and Josh McDaniels (Patriots OC) will be on opposite sidelines this afternoon but stopped to see family and friends before the game.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Inactive against the Patriots: DL Charles Omenihu, WR Danny Amendola, RB Rex Burkhead, RB Scottie Phillips, TE Brevin Jordan, DB Jimmy Moreland and QB Deshaun Watson. The Texans also put RT Marcus Cannon on IR yesterday. Charlie Heck is expected to start in his place.
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2021 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | E | % | PA | A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 4 | 2 | 0 | .667 | 166 | 161 |
| Indianapolis | 2 | 4 | 0 | .333 | 139 | 131 |
| Houston | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 92 | 172 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 5 | 0 | .167 | 116 | 172 |
2021 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards207.229th
Rushing Yards87.226th
Points For15.331st
Points Against28.7Tied-6th
2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3(3) | Davis Mills | QB | Stanford |
| 3(26) | Nico Collins | WR | Michigan |
| 5(3) | Brevin Jordan | TE | Miami (FL) |
| 5(26) | Garret Wallow | ILB | TCU |
| 6(11) | Roy Lopez | DT | Arizona |