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Texans' defense shines but offense falters in 27-19 loss to Seahawks

Houston’s defense did a lot of good things Monday night against the Seattle Seahawks

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs four tackles vs. Baltimore Al-Shaair registered four tackles (two solo) and one pass defense during the Texans' 44-10 win over the Ravens on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair played a season-low 38 defensive snaps Sunday, but the Texans had just 43 snaps on defense as the offense dominated time of possession in a Week 5 blowout win. The veteran linebacker has just seven tackles over the past two games and is up to 32 tackles (19 solo), three pass defenses and one forced fumble over the first five games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Houston has lost 6 straight to Baltimore, but Lamar Jackson won't be available this week

Baltimore has won six in a row in its series with Houston, but star quarterback Lamar Jackson won't be available for the Ravens when they host the Texans this weekend

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs three stops in Week 4 Al-Shaair finished Sunday's 26-0 win over Tennessee with three tackles (two solo) and a defensed pass.

Impact This was easily Al-Shaair's lowest tackle of the campaign, but that's partly because the Titans' offense was so overmatched that it had the ball for less than 22 minutes of game time. Al-Shaair added a defensed pass for a Texans defense that dominated from start to finish.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Azeez Al-Shaair Got Away With Another Ugly Cheap Shot With Dirty Hit on Cam Ward The Texans LB had another dirty play in Sunday's game.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • SI.COM

Racks up eight stops in Week 3 Al-Shaair recorded eight tackles (four solo) in a loss to the Jaguars on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair led the Texans in stops, with nobody else on the team notching more than five tackles. The veteran linebacker is off to a strong start, posting 25 tackles, a defensed pass and a forced fumble through three contests.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trevor Lawrence unphased by Azeez Al-Shaair reunion, ready for Jaguars to face Texans Jacksonville Jaguars QB Trevor Lawrence isn't paying much attention to the narrative surrounding himself and Azeez Al-Shaair. Just the Texan...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2025 • NEWS-JOURNALONLINE.COM

Double-digit tackles Monday Al-Shaair recorded 10 total tackles (eight solo) and one pass defended in Monday night's 20-19 loss to the Buccaneers.

Impact The 28-year-old linebacker was one of two Texans to register double-digit stops in Monday's loss, finishing second on the team behind Henry To'oto'o's 11 tackles. Al-Shaair was among the league's most productive inside linebackers in 2024, recording 70 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles over just 11 regular-season contests. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing offenses as the Texans play the Jaguars in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies seven tackles vs. LAR Al-Shaair registered seven tackles (three solo) during the Texans' 14-9 loss to the Rams on Sunday.

Impact Al-Shaair was one of four Texans players to play all 60 defensive snaps and finished second on the team in tackles behind Kamari Lassiter (nine). Al-Shaair was limited to 11 regular-season games in 2024 after missing three games due to a knee injury and another three contests for a suspension, and he finished with 70 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass defenses and two forced fumbles.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans look to regroup after late fumble seals 14-9 loss to Rams in season opener

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Stafford tops 60,000 yards passing, defense stands strong as Rams hold off Texans 14-9

Matthew Stafford passed for 245 yards and a touchdown while becoming the 10th quarterback in NFL history with 60,000 yards in the air, and Braden Fiske recovered a fumble forced by...

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair Brings Back His Free Palestine Cleats Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair, who faced backlash for wearing Free Palestine cleats during an NFL game, wore the shoes in a trai...

JULY 24, 2025 • OUTKICK.COM

Past knee injury Al-Shaair (knee) participated in Wednesday's organized team activities, Drew Dougherty of the Texans' official site reports.

Impact Al-Shaair picked up a knee injury during the Texans' divisional-round loss to the Chiefs, but he now appears to have moved past the issue. The Florida Atlantic product served as Houston's top middle linebacker last season, recording 70 total tackles, including 2.0 sacks, four passes defended and two forced fumbles over 11 regular-season contests. With Al-Shaair back at full health, he's expected to remain one of the Texans' top defensive playmakers in 2025.

MAY 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records 70 tackles in 2024 Al-Shaair (knee) finished the 2024 season with 70 tackles (45 solo), including 2.0 sacks, four pass breakups and two forced fumbles across 11 regular-season games.

Impact Al-Shaair missed three games with a knee injury and was then suspended later in the year after a helmet-to-helmet hit concussed Trevor Lawrence in Week 15. Al-Shaair returned for Week 18 and started both playoff contests but again dealt with knee issues to close out the campaign. After recording double-digit tackles eight times in 2023 with the Titans, Al-Shaair did it just twice this past season in Houston, with none coming after Week 3. The veteran linebacker has two years left on a three-year, $34 million deal.

JANUARY 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip

Patrick Mahomes threw for 177 yards and a touchdown, Travis Kelce caught seven passes for 117 yards and the score and the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Houston Texans 23-14 to advanc...

JANUARY 19, 2025 • Associated Press

Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair Exits Divisional Game After Re-injuring Knee The Texans may have lost their star linebacker to injury against the Chiefs.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Chiefs' Cook returns after concussion evaluation; Texans' Al-Shaair out with knee injury

Chiefs safety Bryan Cook was evaluated for a concussion but was allowed to return to their playoff game against Houston on Saturday, while and Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair hur...

JANUARY 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Questionable to return Saturday Al-Shaair (knee) is questionable to return to Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Kansas City.

Impact Al-Shaair dealt with a knee issue during the week and logged a DNP/LP/LP practice progression. He twice visited the medical tent during the first quarter of Saturday's matchup against the Chiefs and has been deemed questionable to return to the contest. Neville Hewitt has entered at linebacker in Al-Shaair's stead.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair active vs. Chiefs Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair both are active for Saturday's AFC divisional playoff game against the...

JANUARY 18, 2025 • WATAUGADEMOCRAT.COM

Officially active Saturday Al-Shaair (knee) is active for Saturday's AFC divisional-round matchup against Kansas City.

Impact As expected, Al-Shaair will suit up for the battle against the defending Super Bowl champions despite dealing with a knee injury. The issue caused the veteran linebacker to miss practice Tuesday, but he was able to participate in a limited fashion both Wednesday and Thursday. Al-Shaair played all but one defensive snap last Saturday against the Chargers in the wild-card round and posted six tackles.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Texans' Joe Mixon, Azeez Al-Shaair good to go vs. Chiefs Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon and linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair are both set to play in Saturday’s divisional playoff game at Kansas Ci...

JANUARY 18, 2025 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Expected to play Al-Shaair (knee) is expected to play Saturday against the Chiefs, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.

Impact Al-Shaair is officially listed as questionable, but Wilson's report cites sources that indicate both the linebacker and running back Joe Mixon (ankle) are "good to go" for Saturday's divisional-round playoff game. Al-Shaair played 98 percent of the defensive snaps in last week's win over the Chargers, checking out of the game for one play after sustaining the knee injury, and finished with six tackles and two quarterback hits.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Is Azeez Al-Shaair playing today? Injury updates for Texans LB #Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

JANUARY 18, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Will Azeez Al-Shaair play vs Chiefs? Injury updates for Texans LB #Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair is dealing with a knee injury. Here are the latest updates.

JANUARY 17, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Questionable to face Kansas City Al-Shaair (knee) is listed as questionable for Saturday's AFC divisional-round game against the Chiefs.

Impact Al-Shaair had a DNP/LP/LP practice log this week due to a knee injury he picked up during the Texans' wild-card win against the Chargers. Given the stakes of Saturday's game, Al-Shaair likely leans more towards the probable side of playing, though his official status will be known approximately 90 minutes before the 4:30 p.m. ET kickoff, when Houston announces its list of inactive players.

JANUARY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Texans' defense shines but offense falters in 27-19 loss to Seahawks

Houston has lost 6 straight to Baltimore, but Lamar Jackson won't be available this week

Texans look to regroup after late fumble seals 14-9 loss to Rams in season opener

Stafford tops 60,000 yards passing, defense stands strong as Rams hold off Texans 14-9

Mahomes and Kelce help Chiefs to a 23-14 win over Texans and another AFC title game trip

Chiefs' Cook returns after concussion evaluation; Texans' Al-Shaair out with knee injury