Texansโ CJ Stroud (right shoulder), Laremy Tunsil (knee) questionable, Jalen Pitre; Jimmie Ward ruled out
Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud was limited in practice Friday and is listed as questionable for Sundayโs game against the Indianapolis Colts. Stroud showed no visible issues during and after practice. If Stroud is sidelined, Davis Mills would start in his place.
Jalen Pitre on Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, and his background with 49ers All-Pro safety Talanoa Hufanga : โItโs live, you can tell the energy is realโ
Instinctive, hard-hitting and having an innate ability to find and react to the football, Texans safety Jalen Pitre emerged as one of the top rookies in the NFL last season.
Texans rookie Jalen Pitre connects with, supports Texans fanโs son who was bullied at school: โIt meant the world, whenever I can lend a helping handโ
When Texans fan Blake Marshall contacted Jalen Pitre about his son, Mason, dealing with bullying at school, he asked the standout rookie safety if he would be be willing to wish him a happy birthday to lift his spirits.
Texansโ defense holds its own against Derrick Henry, makes key plays in victory: โFinally got over the humpโ
Derrick Henry busted through an arm tackle attempt from defensive tackle Thomas Booker, loped past safety Jalen Pitre when he whiffed as he dove at his cleats and accelerated away from defensive backs Tavierre Thomas and Desmond King on his pathway to the end zone.
Texansโ top defensive effort squandered in loss to Browns: โNot good enoughโ
Roy Lopez celebrated raucously in the end zone, thoroughly enjoying the moment. The Texansโ defensive tackle swarmed Cleveland Browns star running back Nick Chubb for a safety, bringing him to the ground after defensive tackle Maliek Collins and linebacker Christian Harrisโ penetration slowed Chubb down and allowed Lopez to finish the play.
A rusty Deshaun Watson booed relentlessly in debut for Browns, still earns victory over Texans
Deshaun Watson got hit hard by defensive tackle Michael Dwumfour as he released the football, and he didnโt see Jalen Pitre waiting in coverage, reading his eyes. The Texansโ rookie safety alertly intercepted Watson in the end zone when he tried to force a pass over the middle to wide receiver Amari Cooper.
Texans rookie Jalen Pitre, Wade Smith give back at Chinese Community Center
Texans rookie safety Jalen Pitre and retired Pro Bowl offensive guard Wade Smith gave back at the Chinese Community Center, awarding a $25,000 grant to the United Way of Greater Houstonโs 2-1-1 Help Line and three of its agencies.
Texans rookie Jalen Pitre on hunger for first win of season: โWeโre starving right nowโ
Winless at 0-2-1 heading into Sundayโs game against the Los Angeles Chargers at NRG Stadium, the Texansโ last victory was Dec. 26, 2001, over a depleted Chargers squad dealing with multiple COVID-19 cases among their key players.
No. 6 Baylor tops No. 8 Ole Miss in Sugar Bowl; Corral hurt
Al Walcott set a Sugar Bowl record with a 96-yard interception return, Monaray Baldwin raced 48 yards for the go-ahead score on an end around, and sixth-ranked Baylor beat No. 8 Mississippi 21-7 as injured Rebels quarterback Matt Corral looked on from the sideline.
AP All-Big 12: Iowa State players and coach win top awards
Campbell, in his fifth season at Iowa State, got all 20 votes as coach of the year. Iowa State had four first-team selections for the AP All-Big 12 team, matching Oklahoma and Texas Tech for the most in league. RB โ u-Breece Hall, Iowa State, 6-1, 215, So., Wichita, Kansas. G โ Derek Schweiger, Iowa State, 6-3, 311, Jr., Plymouth, Wisconsin. WR โ Xavier Hutchinson, Iowa State, 6-3, 207, Jr., Jacksonville, Florida.