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Hurts, Eagles Beat Texans 29–17 for Their First 8–0 Start

HOUSTON—Jalen Hurts threw for 243 yards and two touchdowns, and the Philadelphia Eagles overcame a slow start to beat the Houston Texans 29–17 on Thursday night, Nov. 3, for the first 8–0 start in franchise history. Hurts lost a fumble in a forgettable first half and game was tied at halftime. But C.J. Gardner-Johnson grabbed…


Ekeler Scores 3 Touchdowns, Chargers Hold Off Texans 34–24

HOUSTON—Justin Herbert threw for 340 yards and two touchdowns and Austin Ekeler scored three times as the Los Angeles Chargers built a big early lead and held on for a 34–24 win over the Houston Texans on Sunday, Oct. 2. Houston scored 17 straight points to get within three with about 8 1/2 minutes left….


Davis Mills Makes 2 Big Throws Late, Texans Beat Rams 24–20

INGLEWOOD, Calif.—Davis Mills’ first 5 1/2 drives went nowhere in a first half filled with frustration and inaccuracy for the Houston Texans and their starting quarterback. Then Mills and his receivers beat the halftime clock with two exceptional connections that sent the rebuilding Texans back home with a flash of optimism for the future. Mills…


Metchie Addresses Texans in Wake of Leukemia Diagnosis

HOUSTON—Before the Houston Texans started camp this week, they received a special message from a member of the team that couldn’t be there. Rookie receiver John Metchie III, who announced earlier that he’d likely miss the season after being diagnosed with leukemia, addressed the Texans in a video before they started preparations for the season….


Texans Wide Receiver John Metchie III Announces Leukemia Diagnosis

Houston Texans rookie wide receiver John Metchie III announced Sunday that he has been diagnosed with acute promyelocytic leukemia. Metchie, 22, said he likely won’t play football this season. “Recently I was diagnosed with APL (Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia), the most curable form of Leukemia. I am currently receiving great medical care, am in good spirits…