HOUSTON TEXANS NEWS

Week 2 at Cleveland, reflection from Week 1, park workouts and more ' Notes and Quotes  Here are some of the top stories and quotes from the week as the Houston Texans head into their first road game of 2021.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans Road Review - Cleveland ' On Location Voice of the Houston Texans Marc Vandermeer shares his thoughts on the Traveling to Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans Connection ' Houston Baptist University alumnus making debut on NFL roster For the first time in history there’s a Houston Baptist University alumnus playing in the NFL, and there’s a Texans connection.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Deshaun Watson - Won't play in Week 2 Watson (not injury-related) will not play Sunday against the Browns.

Impact Watson, who was inactive Week 1, thus is headed for another healthy scratch this weekend. Tyrod Taylor will continue to start at QB for the Texans, while Watson remains on the team's roster but continues to be listed as DNP (not injury-related) at practice.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Football odds: Why now's the time to bet on Notre Dame and the Jaguars (seriously)

Sammy P highlights his best CFB and NFL bets ahead of this weekend's college football and NFL slates.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021

Pharaoh Brown - Officially questionable for Week 2 Brown (ankle/shoulder) is listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Browns.

Impact Brown delivered a major Week 1 impact with physical blocking in the running game in addition to 67 receiving yards, and he's trending towards suiting up in Week 2 with this upgrade to a limited practice after sitting out Wednesday and Thursday. If Brown plays, he'll likely continue to split tight end reps with Jordan Akins.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Texans vs. Browns Friday injury report: QB Deshaun Watson out The Houston Texans released their final injury report for Week 2 against the Cleveland Browns, and only QB Deshaun Watson was listed as out.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

WATCH: Cleveland Browns including Baker Mayfield have fond memories of ex-QB Tyrod Taylor Members of the Cleveland Browns, including Jarvis Landry, Baker Mayfield, Nick Chubb and Joel Bitonio discuss Houston Texans QB Tyrod Taylor...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • BEACONJOURNAL.COM

The Browns are talking about the Texans ' Enemy Intel Read what the coaches and players from the Browns are saying about the Texans ahead of their Week 2 matchup in Cleveland.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Week 2: Texans vs. Browns ' By the Numbers, Daily Brew Houston Texans Team Analyst John Harris shares key numbers heading into the Texans, Cleveland Browns matchup.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Jedrick Wills Jr. questionable for Texans game; Chris Hubbard ruled out The Browns could be down to their third left tackle Sunday for the home opener against the Houston Texans. Starter Jedrick Wills Jr. (ankle)...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • BROWNSZONE.COM

Pharaoh Brown - Returns to practice Brown (shoulder/ankle) was present for practice Friday, Aaron Wilson of Sportstalk 790 Houston reports.

Impact Wilson suggests that there didn't seem to be any serious concern that the tight end might miss Sunday's game against Cleveland, and Brown's presence at practice Friday supports that notion. The Texans' final injury report of the week will reveal whether Brown heads into the weekend with any sort of injury designation.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Houston Texans vs. Cleveland Browns odds, picks and predictions: Expert predictions for Week 2 game See odds, expert selections and storylines for Sunday's Week 2 game between the Texans and Browns.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ingram has energetic, veteran presence on rebuilding Texans

Mark Ingram was brought to Houston to help improve a running game that ranked among the worst in the NFL last season

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Browns look to even record after tough KC loss, host Texans Stinging from a loss in Kansas City, the Browns open their home schedule Sunday against the Houston Texans.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Charlie Heck - Gets off COVID/reserve list Heck (undisclosed) has been activated from the Texans' COVID-19/reserve list Thursday.

Impact Heck was forced to miss the Texans' 2021 season opener as he tested positive for Covid-19 just a few days before the game. The offensive tackle is now off the reserve list and is slated to retake his starting role from Marcus Cannon. Heck is expected to make his season debut Sunday against the Browns.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Former Browns, Texans RB Duke Johnson Back On The Market Is there any position in all of sports more cutthroat than running back in the NFL? Duke Johnson, a former third round pick out of Miami who...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Chris Mortensen Believes that Deshaun Watson Will Play This Season In one of the most bizarre sports stories in recent memory, Deshaun Watson remains eligible to play but is inactive after 22 women have accu...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • OUTKICK.COM

Browns LB Walker on IR, LT Wills questionable for Texans

Browns starting linebacker Anthony Walker Jr. has been placed on injured reserve with a hamstring issue that will keep him out at least three games

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cleveland Browns vs. Houston Texans: Prediction poll for Week 2 Who will win Sunday's game between the Browns and Texans? You tell us.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

Seahawks-Titans heads Week 2 games with 2020 playoff teams

Russell Wilson put off watching film for an extra hour to join Peyton and Eli Manning and provide commentary on the alternate “Monday Night Football” broadcast as the Ravens-Raider...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

QB Tyrod Taylor on return to Cleveland: "It's not about me" In his first road game as a Houston Texan, Tyrod Taylor will be playing in a place he once called home.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Transcripts: 9-16-2021 Press Conferences  Houston Texans Coordinators and players spoke to the media ahead of Texans at Browns.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Playbook, a Thursday Return to the Field, Uniforms ' Dear Drew Drew Dougherty of Texans TV answered questions from fans about Battle Red uniforms, the offensive playbook and much more.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Kevin Pierre-Louis - Moves to injured reserve Pierre-Louis (hamstring) was officially placed on injured reserve Thursday.

Impact Pierre-Louis was inactive for Week 1 due to the hamstring injury and will now be sidelined for at least the next three games. Offensive lineman Charlie Heck (undisclosed) was activated from the reserve/COVID-19 list in a corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE