The Houston Texans had a handful of notable DNPs during their first of three practices before facing the Las Vegas Raiders in Week 16–– two of those being their pair of star cornerbacks, Derek Stingley Jr. and Kamari Lassiter.

The Texans have won six straight games and readers have questions about Jawhar Jordan's usage, Tank Dell's status and yes, even a J.J. Watt return.

If the season ended today, the Houston Texans would be in the playoffs. Here's where they stand now, and where they could possibly end up.

The No. 1 defense in the NFL got some help with a strong performance from C.J. Stroud and the Houston offense.

Texans coach DeMeco Ryans expects all players who missed Wednesday's practice to be ready for Sunday against Las Vegas Raiders.

The Arizona Cardinals have lost five straight games and are 1-10 in their last 11 since starting the season 2-0. Their next opponents are the Houston Texans, and that might be the most overwhleming matchup of the year. Why? The Texans have the best defense in the NFL.

Stroud reveals his "brother's" consistent 1,000-yard production fuels Texans' surprising success. This receiver's impact is undeniable.

That ceiling down the stretch and into the postseason might rely on the variable that is C.J. Stroud and Houston's offense. Since returning from his three-week concussion absence, the Texans’ scoring unit has been steadily getting better, but we've seen what the result is when that offensive attack sputters.