DEREK STINGLEY JR. NEWS

Makes impactful pick in win Stingley recorded two tackles, three passes defensed and an interception in Sunday's 23-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 13.

Impact Stingley returned his pick 31 yards to give Houston a short field at Jacksonville's 44-yard line. That led to the second of three Ka'imi Fairbairn field goals, giving Houston 6-0 lead. It was the second interception in three games for Stingley, who has three for the season. All three have led to points (one TD, two FG).

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Playing in Week 12 Stingley (hip) has no injury designation ahead of Sunday's matchup against the Titans.

Impact Stingley practiced in full Friday after beginning the Texans' week of practice with back-to-back limited sessions, so it appears he's moved past his hip injury in time to suit up in Week 12. The third-year pro has impressed through Houston's first 11 games this season, recording 36 total tackles and 12 passes defended, including two interceptions. Expect Stingley to serve as the Texans' top outside cornerback in Sunday's divisional matchup.

NOVEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Estimated as limited Stingley (hip) was listed as a limited participant on Wednesday's practice estimation.

Impact The Texans' top cornerback played though a hip issue in Houston's Week 11 win over the Cowboys, recording two total tackles and two passes defended, including one interception, across 69 defensive snaps. This suggests that Stingley's estimated limited session Wednesday is likely precautionary, and he'll likely be ready for Sunday's matchup against the Titans unless he downgrades to no participation Thursday or Friday.

NOVEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Pick leads to points Stingley recorded two tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Monday's 34-10 win over Dallas in Week 11.

Impact Stingley halted a Dallas drive on the Houston side of the field with his second pick of the season and first since Week 2. The Texans were able to capitalize on the turnover, turning it into a Joe Mixon touchdown plunge. In addition to his two interceptions, Stingley has 36 tackles and 12 passes defensed over 11 games played.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Watch: Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. gets easiest interception of the season vs. Cowboys Houston Texans Derek Stingley Jr. just made the easiest interception of his career on primetime against the Dallas Cowboys

NOVEMBER 19 • USATODAY.COM

Good to go for Monday night Stingley (hip) doesn't carry an injury designation into Monday night's game against the Cowboys and is expected to play.

Impact After logging a DNP on Thursday, Stingley upgraded to limited Friday and full practice on Saturday. The Texans' star corner has yet to miss a game this season and has logged 100 percent of the defensive snaps in eight of 10 contests, including four straight. On the year, Stingley has 34 tackles (25 solo) and one interception.

NOVEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Friday Stingley (hip) was a limited participant in Friday's practice.

Impact Stingley opened the week as a DNP on Thursday due to a hip issue, but he was able to return for Friday's practice, albeit in a limited capacity. If he's able to practice in full Saturday, he'll avoid an injury designation heading into Monday night's game against the Cowboys. Stingley has played every single defensive snap during the Texans' last four regular-season games, and over that span he has logged 15 tackles (10 solo) and five pass defenses.

NOVEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Will Derek Stingley Jr. play on Monday Night Football?: Update on Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. is currently dealing with a hip injury following Week 10’s loss against the Detroit Lions.

NOVEMBER 15 • USATODAY.COM

Dealing with hip injury Stingley (hip) was listed as a DNP on Thursday's injury report, DJ Bien-Aime of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Stingley played all 62 defensive snaps during the Texans' Week 10 loss to the Lions and finished the game with two tackles (one solo) and one pass defense. However, it appears he may have picked up a hip injury in the process, which prevented him from practicing Thursday. Stingley will have two more chances to increase his practice participation this week ahead of Monday's game against the Cowboys.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Busy as a tackler Sunday Stingley recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Bills.

Impact Stingley hadn't posted seven tackles in a single game since Week 5 of his rookie year back in 2022, so Sunday's contest was an outlier for him in that regard. That fact makes him hard to trust as an IDP option in most formats despite his clearly being a strong asset for the Texans.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two pass breakups in win Stingley recorded four tackles and two passes defensed in a 24-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 4.

Impact With the Jaguars up, 20-17, late in the third quarter and trying to make it a two-score lead at Houston's one-yard line, Stingley broke up a 3rd-and-goal pass in the end zone. Jacksonville's subsequent attempt on 4th-and-goal was stuffed by the middle of Houston's defensive line, preserving the one-score deficit. Per Pro Football Focus, Stingley posted a 90.3 coverage grade in the win. He has nine tackles, three passes defensed and one interception through four contests.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 11

NFL.com Projecting Texans to Add Help for Derek Stingley Jr. Texans in 2024 NFL Draft NFL analyst Eric Edholm believes the Houston Texans need to give Derek Stingley Jr. some help at corner in the upcoming NFL Draft.

FEBRUARY 3 • SUNHERALD.COM

NFL.com Projecting Texans to Add Help for Derek Stingley Jr. Texans in 2024 NFL Draft NFL analyst Eric Edholm believes the Houston Texans need to give Derek Stingley Jr. some help at corner in the upcoming NFL Draft.

FEBRUARY 3 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

'Unleash The Sting': Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. Built For Playoff Moment Derek Stingley Jr.’s efforts for the Houston Texans now has the franchise believing in the upset against Baltimore Ravens.

JANUARY 18 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

DeMeco Ryans Reacts to Derek Stingley Jr.'s Huge Day vs. Browns Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. was a big part of the defense stifling the Cleveland Browns and receiver Amari Cooper. How did...

JANUARY 14 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Derek Stingley Jr. Recognized For Breakout December On the heels of his first playoff game, Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr received the first major honor of his career.

JANUARY 11 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. named AFC Defensive Player of the Month Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. has been named AFC Defensive Player of the Month, the NFL announced today. Stingley Jr. becomes just th...

JANUARY 11 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Derek Stingley Jr. joins elite company with fifth INT of season | Week 16 Stingley becomes sixth player in franchise history to reach 5 INTs in season

DECEMBER 24, 2023 • HOUSTONTEXANS.COM

Derek Stingly Jr. Has Hilarious Trash Talk Admission Houston Texans standout Derek Stingley Jr. has emerged as one of the top up-and-coming cornerbacks in the NFL, but he won’t tell anyone else...

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

9 things we learned in NFL Week 13: Eagles' defensive issues, Dak Prescott's MVP path

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DECEMBER 4, 2023

Intercepts another pass Sunday Stingley recorded five tackles (four solo) and an interception in Sunday's 24-21 loss versus the Jaguars.

Impact Stingley picked off a pass for the second straight game in Week 12, good for the third interception of his young career. Opposing quarterbacks have struggled mightily when targeting Stingley this season, and he'll look to build on his recent success in a Week 13 matchup versus the Broncos.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Stingley Jr. snags his second INT of '23 via Lawrence's errant pass in third quarter Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. snags his second interception of '23 via Jacksonville Jaguars quarterback Trevor Lawrence's err...

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • NFL.COM

Logs pick in win Stingley had six tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Week 11's 21-16 win over the Cardinals.

Impact Stingley was stride for stride with Marquise Brown on a deep ball from Kyler Murray and brought in the 50-50 ball. It was the second career interception for Stingley. This was his second game back from a hamstring injury he suffered in Week 2. The cornerback was limited to 44 snaps (69 percent) in Week 10's win over the Bengals but was back to full duty Sunday.

NOVEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE