QB woes have Texans on 8-game skid entering off week
Quarterback problems have doomed the Houston Texans through their first nine games and they limp into their off week on an eight-game skidNOVEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
TYROD TAYLOR #2 - QUARTERBACK - NEW YORK JETS
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Taylor returns, yet isn't enough to help Texans end slide
Houston quarterback Tyrod Taylor had an excuse waiting if he wanted oneNOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
QB Tyrod Taylor vows to "be better" after struggles at Miami Houston Texans QB Tyrod Taylor said he'll play better in the weeks ahead after a 3-interception day in the loss to the Dolphins.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Teams combine for 9 turnovers; Dolphins defeat Texans 17-9
In the NFL’s most turnover-filled game in more than five seasons, the Miami Dolphins got 244 yards passing and a touchdown throw from surprise starter Jacoby Brissett on the way to...NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Three picks in return to action Taylor (hamstring) completed 24 of 43 passes for 240 yards with no touchdowns and three interceptions in the Texans' 17-9 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. He also rushed three times...
Impact The veteran signal-caller didn't exactly get a soft landing in his return to action despite facing a Dolphins squad that was 1-7 going in. Taylor's efficiency and passing yardage were acceptable from a fantasy perspective, and he gave the offense a bit more stability than rookie Davis Mills had, but the 32-year-old still short-circuited a trio of Texans possessions with one interception deep in Dolphins territory and another pair on Houston's side of the field. With some rust hopefully knocked off after a six-game absence, Taylor now turns his focus to improving his performance in a Week 11 battle against the Titans on Sunday, Nov. 21 following a Week 10 bye.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Nik Needham has quick sack vs. Taylor Miami Dolphins defensive back Nik Needham makes quick work on sack vs. Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor.
NOVEMBER 7, 2021 • MIAMIDOLPHINS.COM
Officially activated Taylor (hamstring) was activated off injured reserve Saturday.
Impact This was just a procedural move considering coach David Culley confirmed Thursday the veteran quarterback would start Sunday's contest against the Dolphins. Taylor was a surprisingly effective quarterback through his first two starts this season, totaling 416 yards and a 3:0 TD:INT ratio while completing 70 percent of his passes prior to injuring his hamstring. He'll face off against a Miami defense that allows the second-most passing yards per game through eight weeks.
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Notes and Quotes: Getting ready for Miami with Tyrod, trades and Tua In a busy week with the trade deadline and a return to starting quarterback, Tyrod Taylor, here are the top stories and quotes of the week f...
NOVEMBER 6, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
For a change, Dolphins and Texans both won't lose this week
One team is winless at homeNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 9
Miami’s Tua Tagovailoa has earned a spot in an elite tierNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dolphins, Texans both bringing 7-game slides into Sunday
A pair of teams on seven-game losing streaks will meet Sunday in South Florida when the Miami Dolphins take on the Houston TexansNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Taylor to start at QB for Texans against Dolphins on Sunday
Quarterback Tyrod Taylor will start for the Houston Texans when they visit the Miami Dolphins on Sunday after missing the past six games with a hamstring injuryNOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to return in Week 9 Coach David Culley confirmed Thursday that Taylor (hamstring) will start Sunday's game against the Dolphins, Deepi Sidhu of the Texans' official site reports.
Impact Culley noted that Taylor has suffered no setbacks with his hamstring injury, which sets the stage for the veteran QB to be officially activated off IR in advance of Sunday's contest. As a result, Davis Mills, who had been starting in Taylor's place, will revert to a backup role. In his looming return to action, Taylor -- who last suited up in Week 2 -- will be facing a 1-7 Miami defense that has allowed an average of 291.1 passing yards per game to date. Only the Ravens (296.1) have allowed more.
NOVEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Chiefs insist prep for Pack doesn't change with Rodgers out
The Chiefs insisted Wednesday that their preparation for the Packers this weekend would not change upon learning that league MVP Aaron Rodgers had tested positive for COVID-19NOVEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fantasy Football Injury Updates: Latest news on Dak Prescott, Tyrod Taylor affecting Week 9 QB rankings Dak Prescott and Tyrod Taylor were inactive last week, but potential Week 9 returns could throw our fantasy QB rankings into flux. Get the l...
NOVEMBER 2, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Texans looking ahead after latest loss extends skid to 7
Houston's skid is up to seven games after Sunday's 38-22 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on SundayNOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Mills to start for Texans against Rams with Taylor still out
Rookie Davis Mills will start at quarterback for the Houston Texans Sunday against the Los Angeles Rams with Tyrod Taylor not yet ready to return from a hamstring injuryOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not returning this weekend Coach David Culley said Taylor (hamstring) won't be activated from injured reserve for Sunday's game against the Rams, Aaron Reiss of The Athletic reports.
Impact The veteran quarterback was designated to return from injured reserve and is back at practice this week, but Culley said, "we just don't feel Tyrod is ready right now." It doesn't sound as though Taylor has suffered a setback, so there's a chance he's able to return Week 9 at Miami. Davis Mills will make another start under center for the Texans.
OCTOBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rested offenses for Dallas and Minnesota could mean shootout
Rested and ready to light up the scoreboardOCTOBER 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams look for 4th straight win Sunday at terrible Texans
The Los Angeles Rams have won three straight in their first season with Matthew Stafford leading the offense as they prepare to visit the Houston TexansOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rams look for 4th straight win at Texans, losers of last 6
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams will try to extend their winning streak to four games Sunday against the terrible Texans, losers of six in a rowOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
FANTASY PLAYS: Players to start and sit for NFL Week 8
Daniel Jones has a great matchup with the Kansas City Chiefs, who rank 30th in adjusted pass defense based on numberFire’s metricsOCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tyrod Taylor practicing, game status vs. Rams still uncertain Tyrod Taylor practiced but his status on Sunday for the Texans-Rams matchup is still "up in the air."
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM
Why the Texans will start Tyrod Taylor at QB and what it means for Davis Mills Tyrod Taylor will replace Davis Mills as the Houston Texans QB, possibly as soon as Week 8 against Matthew Stafford's Los Angeles Rams.
OCTOBER 28, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Taylor back at practice for Texans for 1st time since injury
Houston Texans quarterback Tyrod Taylor returned to practice Wednesday for the first time since injuring his hamstring in Week 2, but his status for Sunday’s game against the Los A...OCTOBER 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
