Tag: Houston Texans

Jonathan Taylor, running back from the Indianapolis Colts, stiff arms a defender from the Jacksonville Jaguars last season in an AFC South division game. (Image: Don Becker/Getty)
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2022 AFC South Odds: Colts, Titans in Two-Way Divisional Joust

The AFC South gets clowned on because it’s one of the weakest divisions in the NFL and home to the disastrous Houston Texans and downtrodden Jacksonville Jaguars. Even so, you shouldn’t sleep on the top two teams in the division this upcoming season. The Tennessee Titans at +170 odds are […]

The Houston Texans promoted Lovie Smith from defensive coordinator to head coach. (Image: Getty)

Lovie Smith Becomes the Next Head Coach of the Houston Texans

The Houston Texans tapped Lovie Smith, who won the 2005 NFL Coach of the Year with the Chicago Bears, as their new head coach to replace David Culley after an unimpressive one-and-done season with a 4-13 record. Smith spent nine seasons as the head coach of the Bears and two […]

Baker Mayfield from the Cleveland Browns at Lambeau Field before a tough loss against the Green Bay Packers in Week 16. (Image: Getty)

Will Browns Stick with Baker Mayfield or Trade for Deshaun Watson?

Baker Mayfield underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum injury in his non-throwing shoulder and he’ll be sidelined for anywhere from four to six months in the offseason. In the meantime, trade rumors involving the Browns and Houston Texans for Deshaun Watson are heating up in northern Ohio, much to […]

Rookie head coach Dave Culley lasted one season with the Houston Texans before they fired him. (Image: Getty)

Houston Texans Fire Head Coach Dave Culley After 4-13 Season

In a move that didn’t surprise many people, the Houston Texans fired head coach Dave Culley after a one-and-done, 4-13 season. His initial hire by the Texans came out of nowhere when the long-time assistant coach got his first head coaching opportunity. Culley quickly became a scapegoat and was fired […]

 Tennessee Titans quarterback Ryan Tannehill celebrates a touchdown strike with teammates against the Indianapolis Colts in September. (Image: Mark Zaleski/AP)

NFL Week 16 Home Dogs: Titans, Panthers, Texans, Vikings

With the holiday weekend almost upon us, there are just three weeks remaining in the season and 27 teams still fighting to qualify for the postseason. Week 16 home dogs in the NFL include the Tennessee Titans, Carolina Panthers, Houston Texans, Minnesota Vikings, and the Las Vegas Raiders. The New […]

Trevor Lawrence and the low-scoring Jacksonville Jaguars cannot protect the ball against the Indy Colts. (Image: Getty)

NFL Totals Betting: Broncos, Jaguars, Seahawks the Best Under Teams

The Jacksonville Jaguars and Denver Broncos each have a 10-2 record in NFL totals betting if you like to bet the under, and the Seattle Seahawks are right behind them with a 9-2-1 record. Eight teams have a totals record that’s 8-4 or better when betting the under, including the […]

New York Jets wide receiver Braxton Berrios (10) dives for a first down against the Houston Texans at NRG Stadium. (Image: Thomas Shea/USA Today Sports)

NFL Week 14 Home Dogs: Texans, Jets, WFT, Bengals

We’re looking at the usual suspects once again in this week’s Home Dog Alert. NFL Week 14 home dogs include the Houston Texans, New York Jets, Washington Football Team, and the Cincinnati Bengals. It’s no surprise to see the Jets and Texans listed as home dogs once again. They’re two […]

Javelin Guidry from the New York Jets knocks down a pass intended for Danny Amendola from the Houston Texans. (Image: Getty)

NFL Week 13: Saints, Lions, Bears, Jets Among 8 Home Dogs

More than half of this week’s NFL schedule is loaded with road favorites and home dogs, including the New Orleans Saints, Detroit Lions, Chicago Bears, Atlanta Falcons, Houston Texans, New York Jets, Pittsburgh Steelers, and Seattle Seahawks. It’s no surprise to see the usual suspects listed as home dogs, including […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson looks dejected after an incomplete pass last season, but he’s even more bummed out that the team failed to trade him prior to the deadline. (Image: Carmen Mandato/Getty)

Houston Texans Keep Disgruntled QB Deshaun Watson at Trade Deadline

Will he stay, or will he go? The answer is no. The Houston Texans retained the services of disgruntled quarterback Deshaun Watson after the team decided not to ship him to the Miami Dolphins as the NFL trade deadline expired. The Miami Dolphins were the front runners to acquire Watson […]

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson kvetches over a holding penalty called on a player from his offensive line during the 2020 season. (Image: Kamil Krzaczynski/AP)

NFL Trade Rumors: Deshaun Watson to Miami Dolphins Next Week?

The NFL trade deadline looms in less than two weeks and the latest rumors suggest the Houston Texans will finally trade Deshaun Watson to the Miami Dolphins sometime next week. John McClain from the Houston Chronicle reported that a trade between the Texans and Dolphins could be completed as early […]

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Russell Wilson dives into the end zone for a touchdown against the San Francisco 49ers. (Image: Tony Avelar/AP)

Home Dog Alert Week 5: Seahawks, Bengals, Texans, Jaguars, WFT

As the NFL season heads into Week 5, the Jacksonville Jaguars and Houston Texans are among the home dogs once again along with a rare appearance by the Seattle Seahawks, plus the Cincinnati Bengals and Washington Football Team. The Seattle Seahawks host the Los Angeles Rams on Thursday Night Football […]

Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence surveys the field against the Denver Broncos in Week 2. (Image: Stephen B. Morton/AP)

Home Dog Alert: Texans, Lions, Jaguars, Vikings, Rams in Week 3

Week 3 of the NFL season has only five home dogs, including the Detroit Lions, Jacksonville Jaguars, Minnesota Vikings, Los Angeles Rams, and the Houston Texans hosting the undefeated Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football. The Rams host the Super Bowl champion Tampa Bay Bucs in OG’s Game of the […]

Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor grimaces in pain after his touchdown run against the Cleveland Browns. (Image: Greg Shamus/Getty)

Tyrod Taylor Out (Hamstring), Texans Rookie Davis Mills to Start Week 3

The Houston Texans will start rookie quarterback Davis Mills against the Carolina Panthers on Thursday Night Football in Week 3 after Tyrod Taylor suffered a hamstring injury during their loss to the Cleveland Browns in Week 2. Taylor initially tweaked his hamstring in the second quarter against the Browns. Davis, […]

Joe Burrow from the Cincinnati Bengals are one of six home dogs in Week 1 to kick off the new NFL season. (Image: Patrick McDermott/Getty)

NFL Week 1 Home Dogs: Texans, Colts, Bengals, Giants, Lions, Raiders

The opening week of the NFL season is upon us and there are six home dogs of note in Week 1, including the Houston Texans, Indianapolis Colts, Cincinnati Bengals, New York Giants, Detroit Lions, and Las Vegas Raiders. If you love hammering home dogs on Monday Night Football, then get […]

Quarterback Deshaun Watson in the pocket for the Houston Texans last season. (Image: Getty)

Miami Dolphins and Deshaun Watson Trade Rumors Resurface

With the start of the NFL season less than two weeks away, the Houston Texans want to trade All-Pro quarterback Deshaun Watson, but the Miami Dolphins balked at their mammoth compensation demands. The Texans want a serious haul of draft picks for Watson, including three first-round picks and two second-round […]

Derrick Henry from the Tennessee Titans scampers for a touchdown against the Houston Texans. (Image: Getty)

AFC South Odds: Can King Henry and the Titans Continue Their Reign?

The Tennessee Titans and Derrick Henry are the top team in the AFC South and are once again the consensus favorite to win back-to-back division titles at -115 odds, with the Indianapolis Colts their only competition at +150 odds. The Jacksonville Jaguars went 1-15 last season and locked up the […]