Five Numbers Behind Josh Allen’s Woes Against the Texans Josh Allen has struggled against the Texans. Will he fare better in Week 1? Sports Illustrated · Sep 11
2026 NFL Season Predictions: Super Bowl, Playoffs and Award Winners From the MMQB Staff Our writers and editors fill out brackets and pick a champion. Plus, MVPs, coaches, rookies of the year and our annual bold predictions. Sports Illustrated · Sep 9
The Texans’ Defensive Stars Are Chasing More Than Just the Franchise’s First Super Bowl How a ragtag group of competitors was perfectly assembled to give offenses fits and chase the greatest defenses of all time. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
Will Anderson Jr. in Photos: Sports Illustrated’s 2026 NFL Preview Magazine Cover Shoot The Texans’ star graces one of two covers for the September issue. Here are more SI photos from the Post Oak Hotel in Houston. Sports Illustrated · Aug 19
Albert Breer Empties His Texans Notebook From Training Camp in Houston C.J. Stroud looks more consistent coming off a dreadful playoff performance. Plus, Houston’s offensive line is matching its defense, and its skill players look improved. Sports Illustrated · Aug 5
8 Things You May Have Missed Across NFL Training Camps This Weekend The league’s best defense got even better, a former second-round pick shockingly retired and the Chiefs got good news on the injury front. Sports Illustrated · Aug 3
As If They Needed It, Jadeveon Clowney's Return Only Strengthens Texans' League-Best Defense The 33-year-old edge rusher is reuniting with Houston on a one-year deal. Sports Illustrated · Aug 2
Ranking the 10 Best NFL Edge Rushers for 2026: Two Texans Land in the Top Six Whether it be disrupting the pass or stopping the run, edge rushers play one of the more pivotal roles in football. Sports Illustrated · Jul 23
Ranking the NFL’s Five Best Pass-Rushing Duos for 2026 The Broncos, Texans and Rams will be dominant off the edge. But what other tandems could pose headaches for other teams in the league? Sports Illustrated · Jun 30
Super Bowl LXI Road Map: Why the Texans Can (or Can’t) Win It All The Texans need certain players on their offense to step up so they don’t waste what should be another dominant season from their defense. Sports Illustrated · Jun 23
How Browns’ Position After Myles Garrett Trade Compares to Past Blockbuster Deals How have past teams fared after trading a star player? Sports Illustrated · Jun 8
The Biggest Upcoming Roster Decisions for AFC Teams Going Into OTAs, Minicamps From whether or not A.J. Brown will end up with the Patriots to who will start at quarterback for the Browns, plenty remains up in the air. Sports Illustrated · May 20
2023 NFL Draft Fifth-Year Option Tracker: Who Has, and Hasn’t, Had Their Rookie Contract Extended The deadline to pick up a 2023 first-round pick’s fifth-year option is Friday, May 1. Sports Illustrated · Apr 29
Albert Breer’s Mailbag: Why the Lions’ Offense Is Poised for a Revival With a new OC and revamped line, Detroit could return to elite form. Plus, what the rising corner market means for Devon Witherspoon and more. Sports Illustrated · Apr 29
Sports Illustrated · Apr 28 The NFL Could Spare Brendan Sorsby From the NCAA’s Gambling Investigation Albert Breer explains the supplemental draft process and shares some glowing recommendations from team evaluators: “His arm is electric.”
Sports Illustrated · Apr 21 Will Anderson Jr. Reacts to Becoming the Highest-Paid Defensive Player in NFL History The Texans signed Will Anderson Jr. to a three-year, $150 million deal.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 17 Which NFL Players Have No-Trade Clauses In Their Contracts? Will Anderson Jr.’s massive contract extension includes a no trade clause.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 17 The Pressure is Really on C.J. Stroud Now The Texans’ quarterback watched his salary get dwarfed by a teammate in his own draft class. A day worth celebrating in Houston has also shifted a spotlight.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 17 Will Anderson Jr. Deserves His Deal, But Texans Are Trying to Win the Hard Way Houston is pouring almost all its resources into the defense, even if that’s not how teams typically win Super Bowls.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 13 Albert Breer’s Takeaways: The Prospect Who Makes Sense for the Jets at No. 2 Examining New York’s options with the second pick. Plus, why teams with picks three through seven are looking to move down, and much more.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 4 Highest-Paid Edge Rushers in the NFL: Full Breakdown Edge rushers are becoming some of the highest-paid players in the NFL.
Sports Illustrated · Apr 2 Bengals, Cardinals Among the NFL’s Best Teams at Every Position After Free Agency Going into the draft, we examine each position and determine who has the luxury of knowing that they’re tops at that spot.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 30 Future Hall of Famers on Every NFL Roster: Which Players Are Likely to Reach Canton Who has a good chance at receiving a gold jacket in the future?
Sports Illustrated · Feb 9 Albert Breer’s Super Bowl Takeaways: Patriots’ Path Will Get Tougher in 2026 After a season that went further than anyone imagined, New England will turn its attention to what’s ahead. Plus, news from around the league.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 7 Albert Breer’s NFL Awards Ballot: Drake Maye for MVP, Matthew Stafford for First-Team All-Pro In the wake of the Bill Belichick Hall of Fame controversy, it’s best to be transparent about votes for individual honors. Plus, the Nick Emmanwori injury could be cause for concern in Seattle.