The Houston Texans, just like the rest of the NFL in recent weeks, have been subject to a fair bit of trade deadline rumors and chatter to link a few potential moves or roster shifts that could transpire ahead of next month's deadline to best position this team for a playoff push.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — James Cook ran for a career-high 216 yards and two touchdowns, Josh Allen accounted for three scores and the Buffalo Bills returned from their bye with a resounding 40-9 win over the Carolina Panthers on Sunday.

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 Panthers signed Trevis Gipson of the 49ers practice squad, which means the Niners are even more shorthanded up front

Through six games, the Texans have ranked around the middle of the pack in the NFL for their rushing effectiveness; 18th in rushing yards per game (106.2), 16th in rushing EPA/play (-0.04), and 25th in total rushing touchdowns (5).

The Texans arguably played one of their better games of the season and Houston's Week 8 report card reflects that.

There aren't often blockbusters at the 2025 NFL trade deadline, but there are plenty of smaller-scale deals that could happen. Here are some examples.

It's the Vanderbilt Commodores vs Texas Longhorns in Week 10 of the 2025 college football season. Here's where to watch the SEC football game, including time, TV channel and streaming info.