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DANIELLE HUNTER #55 - DEFENSIVE END - HOUSTON TEXANS
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12 SCK
44 TCKL
0 INT
12 SCK
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Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is expected to play Saturday when the AFC West champions play the AFC South champion Texans2 DAYS AGO • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texans not looking past Dolphins with chance to clinch AFC South title with win and loss by Colts
With three games in a span of 11 days against Miami, Kansas City and Baltimore approaching, it would be easy for the Houston Texans to look past the Dolphins and ahead to their tou...DECEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dolphins' Tagovailoa faces big matchup vs. Houston pass rush Houston’s Danielle Hunter (10.5 sacks) and Will Anderson IV (9.5 sacks) are playing well.
DECEMBER 11 • SUN-SENTINEL.COM
Texans reach their bye with a 2-game lead in the AFC South
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Vikings defense has had a big boost this season from the indefatigable Jonathan Greenard
Jonathan Greenard has made a major impact on Minnesota's defense in his first season with the team after the Vikings made him a priority in free agencyDECEMBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Another big game by Mixon helps Texans bounce back with win over Jaguars before bye
Joe Mixon ran the Houston Texans to another win Sunday to help them go into their bye on a high noteDECEMBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jaguars should shut down QB Trevor Lawrence amid his concussion and shoulder injury
The Jacksonville Jaguars should shut down quarterback Trevor Lawrence for the rest of the seasonDECEMBER 2 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slumping Texans face the woeful Jags in an AFC South series that's been mostly one-sided lately
Having lost three of four, the Houston Texans could use a breakNOVEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominant despite loss Hunter logged seven tackles (six solo), with 3.0 sacks, during Houston's loss to the Titans on Sunday.
Impact Hunter had a dominant outing despite the loss as he recorded a season-high 3.0 sacks. The 30-year-old has now compiled 10.5 sacks on the campaign, marking the third straight season that he's racked up double-digit sacks and the sixth time total across his nine-year career.
NOVEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE
Stroud accepts blame for Houston's struggles after Texans lose to Titans
CNOVEMBER 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texans foiled by mistake after mistake in 32-27 loss to Titans
The Houston Texans made mistakes in every facet of the game Sunday against the Tennessee Titans to lose for the third time in four gamesNOVEMBER 24 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets pair of sacks Monday Hunter recorded three tackles (three solo) including 2.0 sacks and a pass defensed during Monday's 34-10 win at Dallas.
Impact Hunter had an even greater impact on the Texans' win in Week 11 than the box score would suggest, as he was able to turn the corner on right tackle Terence Steele time and time again Monday. He now has six sacks over his last six games and will look to keep up that pace in Week 12 versus the Titans.
NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings keep putting pressure on opposing QBs without relying as heavily on the blitz
The Minnesota Vikings have been hounding quarterbacks all season and often without any extra helpNOVEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Texans haven’t matched the hype in first half. Is there reason for concern?
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Texans take on struggling Jets on Thursday night looking to win for 5th time in 6 games
The AFC South-leading Houston Texans have won four of their past five gamesOCTOBER 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dominant in close win Hunter recorded two tackles (two solo) for 2.0 sacks during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Colts.
Impact One of Hunter's two sacks Sunday came late in the fourth quarter on a third down to give Houston's offense the ball inside of the two-minute warning with a lead. It was his third game in a row with a sack, and he'll be looking to extend his streak in Week 9 against the Jets.
OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Vikings are relieved Darnold has just a knee bruise and no damage after a late hit
Minnesota Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold has a bruised left knee from a late and low hit that sidelined him for one playSEPTEMBER 23 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings win edge rusher swap, too, as Jonathan Greenard outshines Texans' Danielle Hunter Jonathan Greenard, the 2020 third-round pick by the Texans, had a career-high three sacks against his former team. The Vikings felt the disr...
SEPTEMBER 22 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Vikings-Texans preview and prediction: Reunions aplenty as familiar faces meet at U.S. Bank Stadium In one of only two NFL games between 2-0 teams, the Vikings welcome back Danielle Hunter and Stefon Diggs with a defense full as former Texa...
SEPTEMBER 20 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
The unbeaten Texans and Vikings have each been bringing the quarterback pressure
The Minnesota Vikings let edge rusher Danielle Hunter leave as a free agent to sign with the Houston TexansSEPTEMBER 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Vikings prepare to welcome Danielle Hunter, Stefon Diggs back to Minnesota The Vikings and Texans have played only five times, but there is plenty of familiarity between to the two teams.
SEPTEMBER 19 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Registers 1.5 sacks vs. Chicago Hunter finished Sunday's 19-13 win over the Bears with five tackles (three solo), including 1.5 sacks.
Impact Hunter tallied his first sacks as a member of the Texans on Sunday. He split a sack with Will Anderson in the first quarter that forced the Bears to kick a field goal one play later, and Hunter had his own solo sack on Caleb Williams late in the fourth quarter that led to a turnover on downs two plays later. Hunter recorded double-digit sacks in five of the first eight seasons of his career in Minnesota, and he'll look to replicate that success in his new home in Houston. Hunter will face his old team, the Vikings, in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE
Las Vegas, Baltimore meet in Week 2 with Ravens QB Jackson, Raiders DE Crosby set to match up
The Baltimore Ravens and Las Vegas Raiders are looking to bounce back from Week 1 defeatsSEPTEMBER 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Jim Souhan: Despite hope for the future, Vikings fans might miss Kirk Cousins and Danielle Hunter MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota sports fans hate it when their friends succeed elsewhere. Some combination o...
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