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USA Today
3 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Houston Texans 2025 Schedule
Football season is right around the corner. The Houston Texans are set to begin training camp practices starting this Wednesday, with the chance to claim a third AFC South division title under Pro Bowl quarterback C.J. Stroud. The team has three preseason games scheduled for next month. After preseason, Houston will trim its roster down to 53 players by Aug. 26. Following preseason, the Texans will kick off the regular season at SoFi Stadium against the Los Angeles Rams on Sunday, Sept. 7. After reaching the NFL playoffs with back-to-back double-digit win seasons with Stroud, the Texans will be in the spotlight more often this season. Houston has four nationally-televised games this year, including two Monday Night Football games and a rematch of the AFC Divisional Round on Sunday Night Football in December. View the team's complete schedule with dates and times below. Houston Texans 2025 Schedule
USA Today
5 days ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Texans' Nico Collins named to PFF's list for top 10 ‘safety-blanket WRs'
How secure of hands does Houston Texans Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins have as a go-to target for C.J. Stroud? One reporter thinks he's a top 10 option in the passing game entering this fall. Pro Football Focus' Lauren Gray recently compiled a list describing the NFL's best safety blanket pass-catchers. Per the parameters, a security blanket is someone who was their quarterback's top target when blitzed/under pressure. Atlanta Falcons wide receiver Drake London led the way with the 21.1 percent threat rate, while Baltimore Ravens WR Zay Flowers ranked third with a 20 percent threat rate behind Los Angeles Chargers rookie Ladd McConkey. As for Collins, he came in ninth with an 18.4 percent success rate after helping the Texans secure a second AFC South division title in as many seasons. "Collins recorded a league-best 90.9 PFF receiving grade with this quarterback under pressure last season, after securing 29 catches for 411 yards, 18 first downs and a touchdown," Gray wrote. "He ranked third in yards after contact (52) and explosive gains (15) and led the league in yards per route run (2.60). "Few have been greater than Collins in pressured situations over the past two seasons. He ranks in the top five in catches (41) and receiving yards (769) and the top three in first downs (32), explosive gains (24) and yards per route run (2.34). He sports the NFL's second-best pressured PFF receiving grade in that span (90.6)." Collins being a safety blanket for Stroud helped Houston's gunslinger go from a No. 2 overall pick into a top 10 passer with a pair of playoff wins. Even with a hamstring injury that limited him to 12 games, Collins still managed to finish with over 1,000 receiving yards, 68 catches and seven touchdowns. His 83.8 yards per game ranked top five among receivers last fall, though he was averaging 111.4 yards per game over the first four games. Hopefully, Collins can build off his productive pairing with Stroud in Year 3 together while still serving as a safety blanket on a run past the AFC Divisional Round playoffs.
USA Today
17-06-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
82 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 82?
82 days until the Texans' 2025 season opener: Who has worn No. 82? The Houston Texans are less than 100 days away from kicking off the 2025 season in Los Angeles against the Rams at SoFi Stadium and we're counting down the days until a victory ensues on the west coast. Texans Wire will each day tell you which player has worn the number of the day leading up to kickoff and pick the player who ensured the number best during their time at NRG Stadium. As for today, let's take a look at who has won No. 82 since the inaugural season in 2002. Texans players to wear No. 82 No. 82 currently belongs to third-round pick Jaylin Noel, whom the Texans believe can be a quality starting slot option after two promising years at Iowa State. The 5-foot-10 pass-catcher is an explosive athlete who makes up for his overall route-running skills with strength after contact and solid hands. After posting back-to-back 60-plus catch seasons while totaling over 800 receiving yards, Noel's value as a third-round pick might make him a steal in the AFC South for C.J. Stroud and new offensive coordinator Nick Caley. Still, he's yet to play a snap with the Texans, so he can't be the greatest player to ever wear No. 82. Could that change after the 2025 season? Perhaps. Mostly because the list is boring after one other name in the last two decades. WR Jaylin Noel (2025) WR Dionate Johnson (2024) WR Steven Sims (2023-2024) WR Isaiah Coulter (2020) WR Wendall Williams (2016) WR Keshawn Martin (2012-2014) LS Clark Harris (2008) TE Ben Steele (2006) TE Billy Miller (2002-2004) Best Player: Steven Sims Because of a punt return, Sims wins by default. While the Texans fell short in the 2023 AFC Divisional Round matchup against the Baltimore Ravens, Sims gave Houston a chance with his 67-yard punt return for a touchdown in the second quarter. Outside of that, no one has done a thing to warrant consideration. Noel, with multiple touchdown receptions this fall, would qualify for the title after one season.
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'Big Game Gabe' Davis Gets Visit As Bills Ex Seeks Contract With Saints
'Big Game Gabe' Davis Gets Visit As Bills Ex Seeks Contract With Saints originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Buffalo Bills have said a full goodbye to the once-productive tandem of Stefon Diggs and Gabe Davis. ... but Davis has yet to say hello to a new employer after being dumped this offseason by the Jacksonville Jaguars. Advertisement So ... Bills Mafia watches as Davis - who was taken in the fourth round of the 2020 NFL Draft by the Bills and who his four seasons in Buffalo tallied 2,730 yards and 27 touchdowns - shops himself around the NFL. The Bills did not extend Davis beyond his rookie deal, leading to him signing with the Jaguars on a three-year, $39 million contract. Davis struggled in Jacksonville's offense, only catching 20 of his 42 targets and posting 239 yards and two touchdowns. Davis' season was cut short by a torn meniscus in his left knee, only playing in 10 games. The Jaguars released Davis after the season, and he is currently looking for a new home. He's met with the New York Giants and with the Pittsburgh Steelers, but no deal has come together. Advertisement Now comes word that the New Orleans Saints are hosting the guy who earned the nickname "Big Game Gabe" during his tenure in Buffalo as he had a number of standout performances for the Bills, namely in the playoffs. In the Bills' overtime thriller against the Kansas City Chiefs in the 2021 AFC Divisional Round, Davis was the star of the game, despite the loss. Davis tallied 201 yards and four touchdowns on just eight receptions, having one of the greatest playoff performances in Bills' history. His heroics in the divisional game marked just the ninth time a player has recorded 200+ receiving yards in a playoff game, and the first time a receiver has hauled in four touchdowns. Can Davis - who is reportedly seeking just a one-year deal - do some of that for the Saints? New Orleans is working to find out. Related: Bills Signing Josh Allen to New $330 Million Contract About To Pay Off This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 9, 2025, where it first appeared.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
'Beat their a**': Tom Brady takes shot at Pat McAfee's wife in petty post-Indy 500 clapback
Tom Brady faced boos at the Indy 500 from Colts fans, with Samantha McAfee celebrating (Getty Images) Tom Brady faced boos from Colts fans at the Indy 500, with Pat McAfee's wife, Samantha publicly savoring the moment. Brady, in classic fashion, fired back on social media and his YouTube channel, lightheartedly reminding them of his past dominance over their team, turning the negative reception into a playful jab. Tom Brady slams Colts fans while laughing off Samantha McAfee 's middle finger Tom Brady's Indy 500 visit wasn't well-received, met with significant boos. Pat McAfee's wife, Samantha, celebrated this on Instagram: 'Hearing over 400,000 people boo Tom Brady was a real highlight of the day. I'm sorry, but I have Colts blood running through my veins. The finger was a bit much, my bad.' Her post highlighted the intense Indianapolis fan rivalry. This animosity isn't a new development. Colts fans harbor long memories of Brady being the orchestrator of their gridiron heartbreaks. From crushing AFC title game losses to playoff eliminations, he consistently dominated Indianapolis. I Took Gronk to the Indy 500 His remarkable 16-4 overall record against them, coupled with 33 touchdowns – more than against any other team outside the AFC East – cemented his role as a recurring villain. For those in Indy, such statistics don't simply fade into history, especially when the architect of their past pain appears in their own backyard. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Descubra ofertas de voos imperdíveis Voos | Anúncios de Pesquisa Saiba Mais Undo Brady, ever the strategic player, chose his moment to respond, waiting until his YouTube video was released. In classic Brady style, his comeback was delivered with a grin and a subtle jab. 'So friendly here in Indiana. Why would they not like me? 'Cause we beat their *ss,' he quipped in a clip from the tracks on his latest video. It was evident he relished the opportunity to engage with the rival fans. He didn't stop there. Brady also took to Instagram, describing the Indy 500 as an 'incredible experience,' and concluded his post with a parting shot: 'Great to get in one more successful drive in front of a bunch of Colts fans.' This was quintessential Brady – transforming negative crowd reactions into personal amusement and turning the tables on his detractors. Peyton Manning isn't joining any pile-on against TB12; their rivalry is over. However, some Colts fans still resent past defeats, especially the 2004 AFC Divisional Round. Brady consistently handles extreme criticism and "hate" with remarkable composure. Tom Brady's upcoming broadcasting gig will strike a different note. He told Complex, "It's not about this harsh critique." Instead, he aims to "point out the greatness of these individual players. … That's what I want to do on TV." He'll acknowledge imperfections, even his own: "Do they make the right plays all the time? Certainly not. By the way, neither did I." Expect honest, contextual analysis from him. Also Read: Tom Brady's new dad era sparks buzz: Is he becoming the man Gisele Bündchen always wanted and begged for? His rookie season as a broadcaster showed flashes of brilliance, particularly in his emotional breakdown of a crucial Super Bowl moment, hinting at the unique and honest perspective he can bring.
