The Texans have won three of their last four games heading into Week 9. How does the season align with the expectations at this point?

Houston didn’t score 20 points in any of its first three games this season but has now scored at least 26 points in three of its previous four contests. The Texans will be hard

With offensive lineman Blake Fisher playing as a 'tight end,' Texans have found an extra push on run, and pass

Down in Dove Valley, newly minted Broncos left guard Alex Palczewski’s locker sits directly across from Garett Bolles. And for a 26-year-old who profiles as a tackle and says his last time playing on the left side of the O-line was the “Obama administration,” there may not be a better mentor in the NFL than the 33-year-old Bolles.

The Seattle Seahawks (5-2) triumphed 27-19 over the Houston Texans (2-4) in a game that wasn't as close as the scoreboard indicated. Seattle struggled to get out of their own way, committing four turnovers -- their most in a game since 2020.

The Texans have three clear needs ahead of the NFL's trade deadline. Jonathan M. Alexander answers readers' questions about that and more Week 9 topics.

The Houston Texans currently sit at 3-4 and are in third place in the AFC South. While that doesn’t exactly scream juggernaut, there are signs that this team could be a sleeping giant.

The performance against the Houston Texans highlighted several areas that need improvement. The 49ers are learning to cope without their two main defensive stars, Fred Warner and Nick Bosa, for the remainder of the season. Losing both so early could suggest the team may explore a trade before the deadline to help support the rookies.

Having Kirk back along with Pro Bowl wide receiver Nico Collins from a concussion provides a boost to a receiving corps that excelled against the 49ers. Especially Jaylin Noel, Xavier Hutchinson and Jayden Higgins.