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Forces key fumble in win Pitre recorded nine tackles (four solo) and a forced fumble during Monday's 34-10 win at Dallas.

Impact Pitre came flying from the defensive backfield on a chaotic play early in the fourth quarter, smashing into left tackle Tyler Guyton as he tried to advance a Cooper Rush fumble. Guyton then became the second Dallas player to fumble that down, allowing defensive lineman Derek Barnett to scoop up the ball and rumble 28 yards into the end zone to make the score 27-10. Pitre is on the fringe of IDP consideration in some formats for a Week 12 tilt versus the Titans.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

NFL Refs Make Serious Mistake With Unnecessary Roughness Call On Texans' Jalen Pitre Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre pulled off a spectacular play on defense against the Dallas Cowboys, which the referees called ‘unnecessar...

2 DAYS AGO • OUTKICK.COM

Sets up touchdown Pitre made four tackles, including one for a loss, and had an interception in Sunday's 23-20 win over Indianapolis in Week 8.

Impact Pitre's contribution to the win was intercepting an Anthony Richardson pass deep in the Colts' territory. One play later, C.J. Stroud threw a seven-yard touchdown pass to Tank Dell, giving the Texans a lead it would not relinquish. Pitre moved back to a hybrid role in the secondary this season -- a similar role he played at Baylor -- playing both cornerback and safety and showed modest improvement in his coverage. Missed tackles have been an issue, as they've been throughout his career, but Pitre has shown improvement in all areas of defense.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pitre speaks to Drew Dougherty after the win over the Colts

OCTOBER 27 • YOUTUBE

Neville Hewitt hauls in INT after deflection from teammate Jalen Pitre

OCTOBER 20 • YOUTUBE

Eight stops in loss Pitre recorded eight total tackles (five solo) and defended one pass during Sunday's 34-7 loss to the Vikings.

Impact Pitre continues to impress through the Texans' first three games, recording 21 total tackles, including one tackle for loss, while also defending two passes on 168 defensive snaps. The third-year pro appears to be adjusting well to his new role as a nickel safety, and he's expected to continue wreaking havoc on opposing offenses as the season progresses.

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Scores as nickel Pitre recorded two tackles, one for a loss, and scored on an interception return in Saturday's preseason game against the Giants.

Impact Pitre, playing the nickel cornerback, kicked off the scoring when he stepped up to pick off an ill-advised pass from Daniel Jones for a five-yard interception return for a touchdown. The pick six was set up by defensive end Derek Barnett, who had Jones in his clutches as the ball was thrown. Pitre is returning to a hybrid style he thrived in at Baylor, playing both safety and the nickel. Not playing exclusively at safety will likely result in fewer tackles for Pitre, who had 147 during this rookie 2022 season and 84 last season.

AUGUST 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jalen Pitre starts 5-takeaway party with Pick 6 The Houston Texans tallied five takeaways in their 28-10 preseason victory over the New York Giants on Sunday afternoon at NRG Stadium. Defe...

AUGUST 17 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Getting work at nickel corner Pitre told reporters after practice Tuesday that he has been playing snaps at nickel corner during training camp and OTAs, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Pitre had played nickel corner at Baylor and he noted that "it's been fun to play some nickel here in training camp, in OTAs, and I'm all in on the process," per Jonathan Alexander and Jon Poorman of The Houston Chronicle. In his rookie season in 2022, Pitre led the Texans with 141 total tackles across 17 regular-season games, but he saw those numbers dip in 2023, finishing with 84 tackles (58 solo), five passes defended and one forced fumble over 15 regular-season games. Pitre struggled at times to adjust to a new scheme in 2023, but his willingness to play nickel corner, like he did in college, should provide him comfort in his second year under head coach DeMeco Ryans.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Texans training camp: Jalen Pitre takes snaps at former position Jalen Pitre, who won Big 12 Defensive Player of the Year while lined up in the slot position, saw action back near the line of scrimmage.

JULY 21 • USATODAY.COM

Jalen Pitre comes THIS close to intercepting Lamar Jackson in end zone Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre comes THIS close to intercepting Baltimore Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson in end zone.

JANUARY 20 • NFL.COM

Mixon slips Pitre's would-be TFL and bursts for 9-yard gain Cincinnati Bengals running back Joe Mixon slips Houston Texans Jalen Pitre's would-be TFL and bursts for 9-yard gain.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • NFL.COM

Exclusive Jalen Pitre Ignites Texans with Motivating Message Second-year safety and first-year captain Jalen Pitre gave a motivating halftime message, which led to the Houston Texans’ comeback victory...

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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OCTOBER 29, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Can't-Miss Play: Popcorn fumble! Jalen Pitre snags red-zone takeaway via bouncing ball Houston Texans defensive back Jalen Pitre completes a key red-zone takeaway by recovering a bouncing ball off of Atlanta Falcons tight end J...

OCTOBER 8, 2023 • NFL.COM

Dynamic safety duo Jalen Pitre, Jimmie Ward start first game together, force a pair of fumbles in win For the first time this season, the Houston Texans had their starting safety duo of Jalen Pitre and Jimmie Ward on the field together.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Jalen Pitre returns, facing a former team, injury update | 1-Minute Recap The Houston Texans returned to practice on Wednesday and welcomed back team captain Jalen Pitre.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Texans S Jalen Pitre to return 'pretty soon' from bruised lung Jul 30, 2023; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) takes a drink of water while warming up during training camp practice...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans S Jalen Pitre to return 'pretty soon' from bruised lung Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre continues to progress and should be cleared to return “pretty soon,” head coach DeMeco Ryans said Wednesda...

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Texans S Jalen Pitre (chest) released from hospital Oct 30, 2022; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre (5) looks up after a play during the third quarter against the Tennesse...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Texans S Jalen Pitre out against the Ravens with chest injury The Houston Texans declared safety Jalen Pitre out with a chest injury in the second half against the Baltimore Ravens.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Captain Honor 'Meant the World' to Jalen Pitre Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre is taking his new role “very seriously.”

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Schrager: Jalen Pitre is 'the prototype at safety for the next generation' NFL Network's Peter Schrager explains why he has Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre at the No. 6 spot in his breakout-player rankings ahead o...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2023 • NFL.COM

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