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Houston Texans coach Lovie Smith watches players warm up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Plagued by poor finishes, Texans are NFL's only winless team

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 03, 2022 08:12 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a gain against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Pierce's performance bright spot in dismal Texans season

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 02, 2022 06:46 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) is pressured by Los Angeles Chargers defensive end Morgan Fox (56) as he throws during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Oct. 2, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ekeler scores 3 touchdowns, Chargers hold off Texans 34-24

By Kristie Rieken Oct. 02, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

FILE - Hines Ward, at the time the New York Jets' offensive assistant coach, walks on the field during the NFL football team's training camp in Florham Park, N.J., July 25, 2019. Ward is getting his first opportunity to be a head coach with San Antonio in the new XFL. The league relaunches in February 2023. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
Hines Ward's path to becoming NFL head coach starts in XFL

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 30, 2022 04:53 AM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills warms up before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Banged-up Chargers look to end skid against winless Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 29, 2022 01:54 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a gain against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Texans' fourth-quarter woes continue in loss to Bears

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 26, 2022 06:06 PM EDT

Houston Texans running back Dameon Pierce (31) runs for a gain against the Chicago Bears during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 25, 2022, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Smith INT sets up game-ending FG as Bears beat Texans 23-20

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 25, 2022 04:23 PM EDT

Denver Broncos wide receiver Montrell Washington (12) is hit by Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Stukes: rookie punt returner not to blame for big blunder

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 22, 2022 07:42 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb (18) is tackled by Chicago Bears linebacker Roquan Smith (58) after catching a pass during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Bears' Smith misses second straight practice with hip injury

Sep. 22, 2022 06:01 PM EDT

Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields reacts during the first half of an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Mike Roemer)
Bears look to bounce back against Smith, winless Texans

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 22, 2022 04:44 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Smith returns to Soldier Field as Texans seek win over Bears

By The Associated Press Sep. 22, 2022 12:45 PM EDT

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers (12) talks with Chicago Bears quarterback Justin Fields (1) after an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. The Packers won 27-10. (AP Photo/Matt Ludtke)
Fields clarifies remarks, says he didn't mean to offend fans

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 21, 2022 07:46 PM EDT

Texans place C Britt on reserve/non-football illness list

Sep. 20, 2022 05:48 PM EDT
HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Texans placed center Justin Britt on the reserve/non-football illness list Tuesday. Coach Lovie Smith said last Wednesday...

Chicago Bears running back David Montgomery (32) runs from Green Bay Packers safety Darnell Savage (26) during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Green Bay, Wis. (AP Photo/Morry Gash)
Bears regroup after getting picked apart by Rodgers, Packers

By Andrew Seligman Sep. 19, 2022 07:19 PM EDT

Houston Texans wide receiver Brandin Cooks (13) makes a catch against the Denver Broncos during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022, in Denver. (AP Photo/Jack Dempsey)
Texans search for ways to win after failing to finish again

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 19, 2022 03:21 PM EDT

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes (15) throws against the Arizona Cardinals during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Glendale, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
On Football: Can Black QBs pave way for Black coaches?

By Rob Maaddi Sep. 16, 2022 01:29 PM EDT

Houston Texans quarterback Davis Mills (10) takes a toss during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Broncos' Wilson ready for some love after hostile homecoming

By Arnie Stapleton Sep. 15, 2022 06:14 PM EDT

Houston Texans tight end O.J. Howard (83) celebrates after a touchdown catch during the first half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip)
Texans fall apart after 3 quarters in tie with Colts

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 12, 2022 04:08 PM EDT

Houston Texans safety M.J. Stewart (29) reacts after a tackle during the second half of an NFL football game Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
Ryan, Colts rally but stall in OT for 20-20 tie with Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 11, 2022 05:06 PM EDT

Houston Texans head coach Lovie Smith on the sidelines during the second half of an NFL football game against the San Francisco 49ers Thursday, Aug. 25, 2022, in Houston. (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith)
QB Ryan makes his debut for Indy in opener against Texans

By Kristie Rieken Sep. 08, 2022 05:36 PM EDT