Category: Texans

Derek Barnett of Texans rumbles to big man scoop and score

Derek Barnett with a big-man score on a fumble recovery for Houston

The Houston Texans were finishing their regular season against the Tennessee Titans.

The Titans were playing for a shot at the No. 1 overall pick in the 2025 NFL draft and not much else.

In the fourth quarter, 6-foot-3, 259-pound Derek Barnett picked up a fumble and barged his way 36 yards to the end zone.

The score and subesquent PAT made it 23-6 in Houston’s favor.

Kamari Lassiter tackles Derrick Henry to get Texans on scoreboard with safety

Texans tackle Derrick Henry in the end zone for a safety

Houston Texans rookie DB Kamari Lassiter found a way to stop Derrick Henry of the Ravens on Christmas and got his team two points in the process.

Lamar Jackson handed of to the running back who was not able to get out of the end zone.

After the stellar defensive play, the Texans trailed 10-2 in the second quarter.

Texans WR Tank Dell suffered dislocated left kneecap

Tank Dell suffered a dislocated kneecap

The word on the Houston Texans’ Tank Dell, via NFL Network’s Ian Rapoport, is the wide receiver suffered a dislocated kneecap in the loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Saturday.

Dell was taken to the University of Kansas Medical Center to be treated. As of Rapoport’s report, the wideout had not undergone surgery for the injury, which coach DeMeo Ryans described as “significant.”

Dell was injured while catching a touchdown pass in the back of the end zone. He was hit by a wideout running a route and collided with Dell.

NBC sideline reporter gives astonishingly bad update on Tank Dell injury

Kathryn Tappen should be flagged for unnecessary information

There are times when saying nothing is better than uttering something ridiculous. Case in point, NBC sideline reporter Kathryn Tappen on Saturday’s game between the Houston Texans and Kansas City Chiefs.

Texans WR Tank Dell suffered an apparent left knee injury while making a touchdown catch in the back of the end zone. It was bad — potentially gruesome — as NBC’s booth mentioned multiple times.

At first, a cart was brought out for Dell, but then it was not enough, and an ambulance was on the field. Dell was placed on a stretcher with his leg immobilized in a brace.

Quarterback C.J. Stroud was emotional on the sidelines.

Shortly after, the booth threw to Tappen on the sidelines who ended her update with Dell was officially declared out.

He was taken off the field in an ambulance, and she thought telling everyone he was not returning to the game was informative?

Another example — perhaps the best — of why the sideline reporters, especially coach interviews are beyond superfluous.

Tank Dell stretchered off in ambulance with left knee injury after making touchdown catch

Houston Texans WR Tank Dell with apparent serious knee injury on play he caught touchdown pass

Frightening moments at Arrowhead Stadium on Saturday.

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell caught a 30-yard touchdown pass from C.J. Stroud in the third quarter.

While making the catch, Stroud was hit by a fellow Texan wideout and injured his left leg/knee.

A cart was brought on the field but an ambulance was then on the field to take Dell for treatment. His left leg was immobilized and put in a brace.

Stroud was emotional on the sidelines after the injury.

Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair with ‘villainous’ social media post after suspension is upheld

Azeez Al-Shaair is going to be the villain, the Texans LB suggested in an Instagram post

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair was unsuccessful in his attempt to appeal his three-game suspension.

The decision came down Wednesday and backed up the ban Al-Shaair received for his hit that knocked out Trevor Lawrence from the Texans’ game with the Jacksonville Jaguars on Sunday.

Al-Shaair wasn’t thrilled by the decision. One can judge by his Instagram story post and caption,

NFL suspending Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair three games for hit on Trevor Lawrence

Azeez Al-Shaair given three-game suspension for hit on Trevor Lawrence

Houston Texans linebacker Aziz Al-Shaair will pay a price for his hit delivered on Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence on Sunday.

Aziz-Shaairr will be suspended for three games. The late hit — cheap shot? — earned him an ejection.

NFL Vice President of Football Operations Jon Runyan wroter:

“During your game against the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 1, with 4:20 remaining in the second quarter, you were involved in a play that the League considers unacceptable and a serious violation of the playing rules.

Video shows you striking the head/neck area of Jaguars’ quarterback Trevor Lawrence after he clearly goes down in a feet-first slide…You led with your forearm and helmet and delivered a forceful blow to the head/neck area of your opponent when you had time and space to avoid such contact.

After the illegal hit, you proceeded to engage in a brawl, which you escalated when you pulled an opponent down to the ground by his facemask.

After the referee announced that you were disqualified for the hit and your unsportsmanlike acts, you removed your helmet and reengaged with your opponent while walking down and across the field, which started another physical confrontation near the end zone.

Your lack of sportsmanship and respect for the game of football and all those who play, coach, and enjoy watching it, is troubling and does not reflect the core values of the NFL…Your continued disregard for NFL playing rules puts the health and safety of both you and your opponents in jeopardy and will not be tolerated.”

Adam Schefter reports Al-Shaair will appeal the suspension.

Texans LB Aziz Al-Shaair goes berserk after ejection for hit on Trevor Lawrence

Aziz Al-Shaair was out of control after being ejected

An ugly scene turned scary on Sunday when Houston Texans linebacker Aziz Al-Shaair lost his mind after being ejected for a cheap shot on Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence.

Lawrence suffered a concussion on the play and was out for the game.

The inexcusable shot earned Al-Shaair an ejection and the linebacker went off before heading to the locker room.

Jaguars fans tossed trash at Al-Shaair as he left.

Cowboys fumble twice on one play as Texans wind up with scoop-and-score

A crazy play saw the Cowboys fumble twice and the Texans’ Derek Barnett wind up with a TD

Just when you thought 2024 couldn’t get worse for the Dallas Cowboys, it did.

Cooper Rush fumbled the football in the fourth quarter on Monday against the Houston Texans.

Tyler Guyton picked it up only to cough up the football again.

This time Derek Barnett collected the loose ball and returned it 28 yards for the touchdown.

2nd & 6 at DAL 40
(12:31 – 4th) (Shotgun) C.Rush sacked at DAL 33 for -7 yards (D.Barnett). FUMBLES (D.Barnett), recovered by DAL-T.Guyton at DAL 33. T.Guyton to DAL 32 for -1 yards (J.Pitre). FUMBLES (J.Pitre), RECOVERED by HST-D.Barnett at DAL 28. D.Barnett for 28 yards, TOUCHDOWN. K.Fairbairn extra point is GOOD, Center-J.Weeks, Holder-T.Townsend.

The Texans led 27-10 after the quirky play.

Texans respond to Jets’ coffin-corner punt with 98-yard TD drive

The Texans ate up more than eight minutes on a 98-yard TD drive

Even when these New York Jets do something write, it turns out wrong.

Veteran punter Thomas Morstead boomed a 75-yard punt in the second quarter of the game with the Houston Texans on Thursday at MetLife Stadium … actually MetLife-less Stadium.

The Texans came on the field and drove 98 yards for the first points of the game.

Joe Mixon scored on a run to give Houston a 7-0 lead.

The drive ate up 8:23 on the clock and took up 14 plays.