Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Bill O'Brien said "the arrow is trending toward" wide receiver Keke Coutee playing on Sunday against the Jaguars. Coutee injured his ankle in the preseason opener and was inactive in Week 1.
2019 ScheduleAll times ET
2019 Schedule
0-1, 2nd in AFC South
- 8/8L 28-26
- 8/17W 30-23
- 8/24L 34-0
- 8/29L 22-10
- 9/9L 30-28
- 9/15
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/6
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 10/27
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- 11/17
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- 12/1
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h:mm a z, US/Eastern - 12/15
h:mm a z, US/Eastern - TBD
- 12/29h:mm a z, US/Eastern
- Full Schedule
Cruz: Watson is working towards being an elite QB (0:50)
How many hits can Texans QB Deshaun Watson endure?
The Texans need to find a happy medium for their dynamic quarterback, who stood tall yet took a lot of punishment on Monday night.
Biggest Week 2 injury questions for all 32 NFL teams: Intel on Mosley, Mixon, Mahomes and more
Will the Bengals have their star running back on the field against the 49ers? NFL Nation provides the latest updates direct from locker rooms.
Ex-NFL QB Mallett arrested on suspicion of DWI
Former Arkansas and NFL quarterback Ryan Mallett was arrested Tuesday in northwest Arkansas on suspicion of driving while intoxicated.
Texans release veteran Colvin, ink Gaines
Veteran CB Aaron Colvin has been released after struggling in Monday's season-opening loss to the Saints.
Adam Schefter ESPN Senior Writer
Texans released CB Aaron Colvin, per source. Colvin was given $18 million guaranteed when he was a free agent and still has $7.5M guaranteed this year.
Source: Texans extend Martin for 3 years, $33M
The Texans have extended center Nick Martin on a three-year deal worth $33 million, a source told ESPN's Field Yates, that ties him for the second-highest average salary per year among centers.
Stephen A. on Watson eclipsing Brees this season: 'Hell no' (1:30)
Blindsided: Texans' Deshaun Watson sacked six times in opener
The Texans trade for left tackle Laremy Tunsil didn't pay off in the short run as Watson was harassed by the Saints.
In win, Saints steamed at another officiating error
Drew Brees called the officiating error that left the Saints 15 seconds short on a drive to close the first half Monday night "a game-changer." Said the QB: "Listen, that can't happen."
Tunsil: Texans' OL needs 'to improve' for Watson
Despite trading for left tackle Laremy Tunsil before the start of the season, the Texans' offensive line conceded six sacks and QB Deshaun Watson was pressured on 45% of his dropbacks in the team's season-opening loss at New Orleans on Monday.
Lutz's 58-yard field goal lifts Saints over Texans, 30-28
Wil Lutz made a 58-yard field goal as time expired to lift the New Orleans Saints to a 30-28 victory over the Houston Texans on Monday night in game that had three scoring plays in the final minute.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Texans CB Aaron Colvin was the nearest defender to Ted Ginn Jr. on the final pass of the game. Over the course of the contest, when Colvin was the nearest defender to the targeted receiver at time of ball arrival the Saints completed 7 of 8 pass attempts for 106 yards and a touchdown, per NFL Next Gen Stats.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
Deshaun Watson is struggling against man coverage: 7-12 for 19 yards, 1 TD and 1 INT. No such problems against zone where he's 10-14 for 153 yards and a touchdown. ESPN's coverage classification is powered by NFL Next Gen Stats.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
The Texans enter halftime leading the Saints 14-3, taking advantage of their lone trip to the red zone, which is an area they struggled in last season. But while Deshaun Watson has been impressive (12-of-17 for 129 yards and a touchdown; three carries for 22 yards and a touchdown), he has taken several hard hits and has spent two lengthy stints in the blue medical tent when the defense was on the field.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
New Texans receiver Kenny Stills (No. 12).
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
Bill O'Brien and Randy Moss caught up before the Texans play on MNF. O'Brien worked with Moss in New England.
Sarah Barshop ESPN Staff Writer
WR Keke Coutee (ankle) and G Tytus Howard (finger) are inactive for the Texans against the Saints on MNF. Other inactives: DE Charles Omenihu, G Greg Mancz, TE Logan Paulsen, CB Cornell Armstrong and CB Xavier Crawford.
Watt optimistic about Texans' playmakers this season (2:39)
After Texans' wholesale changes, the heat is on Deshaun Watson
Trades and free-agent losses have weakened a defense that's carried the Texans in recent years. It's up to Deshaun Watson to make up the difference.
The Undefeated: 'Sim Life' with 'Madden NFL 20': NFL kickoff
Vitural look at the beginning of the year of the black QB
Duke Johnson helping Carlos Hyde get up to speed in Houston
Johnson should get the bulk of the Week 1 carries as the former Browns teammates will be getting a shot to carry the Texans' running game.
Seth Walder ESPN Analytics
No player was double teamed at a higher rate as an edge rusher last season than Jadeveon Clowney (33%), according to ESPN pass rushing metrics powered by NFL Next Gen Stats.
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2019 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | Tytus Howard | OT | Alabama State |
| 2(22) | Lonnie Johnson Jr. | CB | Kentucky |
| 2(23) | Max Scharping | OT | Northern Illinois |
| 3(22) | Kahale Warring | TE | San Diego State |
| 5(23) | Charles Omenihu | DE | Texas |
| 6(22) | Xavier Crawford | CB | Central Michigan |
| 7(6) | Cullen Gillaspia | RB | Texas A&M |
2019 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1.000 | 43 | 13 |
| Jacksonville | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 26 | 40 |
| Indianapolis | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 24 | 30 |
| Houston | 0 | 1 | 0 | .000 | 28 | 30 |
2019 Team Leaders
- Offense
- Defense
Passing Yards
Rushing Yards
Receiving Yards
Tackles
Sacks
Interceptions
Team Stats
Passing Yards234.021st
Rushing Yards180.03rd
Points For28.0Tied-11th
Points Against30.0Tied-25th