DEREK STINGLEY JR. NEWS

Texans' top-rated defense faces high-scoring Broncos in a crucial matchup

The Denver Broncos will try to extend their winning streak to six games when they visit the Houston Texans on Sunday

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Houston's Ryans faces former boss San Francisco's Shanahan for 1st time when Texans host Niners

Houston coach DeMeco Ryans will face his former boss San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan for the first time Sunday when the Texans host the 49ers

OCTOBER 23 • Associated Press

Picks off Darnold in Week 7 Stingley tallied two total tackles (both solo) and one interception in Monday night's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks.

Impact The 2022 first-round pick continues to prove why he's one of the league's top cornerbacks, picking off a pass intended for AJ Barner in the fourth quarter of Monday's loss. Stingley has now recorded 13 total tackles and five passes defended, including two interceptions, over the Texans' first six games this season. He's expected to continue causing problems for opposing quarterbacks in the Week 8 matchup against the 49ers.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs interception in loss Stingley had two tackles, one pass defensed and one interception in Monday's 27-19 loss to the Seahawks in Week 7.

Impact Stingley picked off a Sam Darnold midway through the fourth quarter, setting up the Texans at midfield, but the ensuing drive, which reached the red zone, was stymied at the goal line. It was Stingley's second interception in the last three games.

OCTOBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

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 • Associated Press

Texans look for continued improvement after winning two straight following 0-3 start

The Houston Texans have won consecutive games entering their bye week following a surprising 0-3 start

OCTOBER 9 • Associated Press

Why Derek Stingley is 'The Irreplaceable Player' on Texans Roster Shaky 1-3 start to the 2025 season aside, there's no way to dispute that the Houston Texans boast a roster with numerous young building bloc...

OCTOBER 4 • TOROTIMES.COM

Good to go against Baltimore Stingley (oblique) was a full participant in Friday's practice and does not carry an injury designation into Sunday's game against the Ravens.

Impact Stingley opened the week with a DNP on Wednesday due to an oblique issue, but the fourth-year corner has been cleared to play Sunday after steadily increasing his practice participation over the course of the week. The 2022 first-rounder has 10 tackles (nine solo) and four pass defenses (including one interception) through the first four games of the regular season.

OCTOBER 3 • 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 • Associated Press

DNP with oblique issue Stingley (oblique) did not practice Wednesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle reports.

Impact Stingley dealt with the oblique issue leading up to last Sunday's game against the Titans, but he started and played 94 percent of the defensive snaps against Tennessee. As long as he didn't suffer a setback, Stingley will likely be out there Sunday against the Ravens.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

'The irreplaceable player': NFL insider lists Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. as most important player on the roster | Sporting News Why is Houston Texans CB Derek Stingley Jr. the most important player on the roster?

OCTOBER 1 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Ryans hands over play-calling duties and the Texans come up with their first shutout since 2010

The Houston Texans achieved a feat Sunday that even their mighty defenses powered by J

SEPTEMBER 29 • Associated Press

Logs pick in win Stingley had two tackles and returned an interception 20 yards in Sunday's 26-0 win over the Titans in Week 4.

Impact Stingley was in the right place to intercept a deflected pass and returned it to the Titans' side of the field in the fourth quarter. The turnover, the cornerback's first pick of the season, set up a 24-yard touchdown strike to Jayden Higgins that give Houston a healthy three-score lead. Stingley was questionable all week with an oblique injury that limited him to 15 snaps in Week 3's loss to the Jaguars. He was back on the field for 94 percent of the defensive snaps Sunday.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Titans' losing streak hits 10 games after 26-0 shutout by Texans

The Tennessee Titans have extended their losing streak to 10 games after a 26-0 loss to the Houston Texans

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Texans dominate Titans 26-0 for first win of the season

Rookie Woody Marks had a touchdown reception and ran for another score and the Houston Texans beat the Tennessee Titans 26-0 Sunday for their first win this season

SEPTEMBER 28 • Associated Press

Is Derek Stingley Jr. playing today? Full injury update for Texans CB in Week 4 Following a week in which his injury status resembled a game of 'He Loves Me, He Loves Me Not' the Houston Texans finally gave a definitive...

SEPTEMBER 28 • TOROTIMES.COM

Active for Sunday's game Stingley (oblique) is listed as active for Sunday's game against the Titans.

Impact Stingley returned to a limited practice Friday on the heels of missing the Texans' first two sessions with an oblique injury that he suffered in Week 3. With his Week 4 availability confirmed, Stingley is in a position to maintain his starting cornerback duties versus Tennessee. In three games thus far, Stingley has logged eight tackles and three passes defensed.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Week 4 status tied to workout Stingley will work out prior to Sunday's contest against the Titans with the aim to play, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.

Impact An oblique injury kept Singley off the practice field Wednesday and Thursday, but a limited session Friday left him listed as questionable for Week 4 action. Per Rapoport, Stingley is pushing to suit up, and if he checks out well he likely won't be among the Texans' inactives that are posted about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1:00 p.m. ET kickoff. Through three games this season, Stingley has eight tackles and three pass defenses.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Week 4 status tied to workout Stingley (oblique) remains listed as questionable for Sunday's game against the Titans and will work out prior to the contest before a determination on his availability is made, Ia...

Impact An oblique injury kept Singley off the practice field Wednesday and Thursday, but a limited session Friday allowed him to take a designation into the weekend. Per Rapoport, Stingley is pushing to suit up, and if he checks out well, he likely will be excluded from the Texans' inactive list that will be posted about 90 minutes before Sunday's 1 p.m. ET kickoff. Through three games this season, Stingley has recorded eight tackles and three passes defensed.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

With Derek Stingley questionable, Texans make surprising defensive moves ahead of Titans matchup The Houston Texans understand that being without Derek Stingley Jr. could complicate their strategy, which is why they have made the decisio...

SEPTEMBER 27 • BOLAVIP.COM

Uncertain for Week 4 Stingley (oblique) is questionable to play Sunday versus the Titans.

Impact Stingley was able to return to practice Friday in a limited capacity after missing the first two sessions of the week with an oblique injury that he suffered in Week 3. If the cornerback can't go against Tennessee, Tremon Smith is a top candidate to start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Derek Stingley Jr not expected to play Sunday | Sporting News The 0-3 Texans will be without their star CB as they look to get their first win of the year

SEPTEMBER 25 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Begins week with DNP Stingley (oblique) didn't practice Wednesday.

Impact Stingley suffered an oblique injury this past Sunday versus the Jaguars and was deemed day-to-day by coach DeMeco Ryans on Monday. Stingley's lack of practice Wednesday isn't a promising sign toward his availability for Sunday's matchup against Tennessee, but he'll have two more chances to get on the field this week before the Texans potentially tag him with a status heading into the weekend. If Stingley can't suit up Sunday, Tremon Smith could start in his place.

SEPTEMBER 24 • ROTOWIRE

Texans' offense sputters again in 17-10 loss to Jaguars to fall to 0-3

The Houston Texans have played well enough defensively to win this season

SEPTEMBER 22 • Associated Press