NFL · 2026 season · 0–4 against the closing spread
Houston Texans
Next: Texans at Titans, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET. Texans −7.5, opened −6.5, total 37.5.
Texans Injury Report · Week 5
| Player | Pos | Status this week | Worth (pts) | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Azeez Al-Shaair | LB | Out → Questionable | -0.2 | Tue Oct 6, 2:54 PM |
Starters only, as reported by the team and ESPN. Worth = his value over his healthy backup, in points against the Texans. Questionable starters have sat 36% of the time this season.
Latest Texans News
Texans put cornerback Jaylin Smith on injured reserve
Houston moved cornerback Jaylin Smith to injured reserve, meaning he must miss at least the next several games. The Texans secondary will need other options in the slot and at depth corner. ProFootballTalk
Rain Chance for Texans at Titans
The forecast for kickoff at Nissan Stadium calls for a 55% chance of rain. Forecasts change; this note updates as the game gets closer.
Texans start practice clock for receiver Tank Dell
Houston is opening Tank Dell's practice window, the first step toward activating him from injured reserve. His return would add a downfield threat to the Texans' receiver group in the coming weeks. ProFootballTalk
Texans Without Al-Shaair Against Dallas; Clowney Uncertain
Houston has ruled out linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair for Sunday's game with Dallas. Pass rusher Jadeveon Clowney is listed as questionable, leaving the front seven thinner against the Cowboys. ProFootballTalk
Collins Practices, Ingram Nears Return for Texans Before Cowboys Game
Texans receiver Nico Collins was back on the practice field ahead of Sunday's home game against Dallas, and guard Ed Ingram is also returning. Both would boost a Houston offense built around C.J. Stroud. Houston Texans (team site)
2026 Season: How the Line Moved
| Week | Game | Opened | Closed | Move | Result | Spread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vs. Bills | +1 | +1 | — | L 31–36 | Didn't cover |
| 2 | vs. Bengals | −2.5 | −2.5 | — | L 6–20 | Didn't cover |
| 3 | at Colts | −1.5 | −1.5 | — | L 17–19 | Didn't cover |
| 4 | vs. Cowboys | −3 | −3 | — | L 30–34 | Didn't cover |
| 5 | at Titans | −6.5 | −7.5 | −1.0 | Upcoming | — |
| 6 | at Jaguars | +3 | +3 | — | Upcoming | — |
The Texans' consensus spread (median of U.S. sportsbooks and Kalshi) at our first look and at kickoff. A positive move means the market moved against the Texans.