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Rookies provide optimism amid another bad Texans season

With just one win after five games, the Houston Texans appear destined for a third straight dismal season
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Friends, siblings face off when Packers host surprising Jets

Green Bay Packers coach Matt LaFleur insists he doesn’t have any extra incentive as he gets ready to match up against a New York Jets staff featuring both his brother and his close...
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press

Patriots find rookie star; NY revenge game: Peter Schrager's Cheat Sheet

Peter Schrager highlights a Giants coach looking for revenge against his old team, plus two stellar rookies in this week's NFL Cheat Sheet.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Patriots find rookie star; NY revenge game: Peter Schrager's Cheat Sheet

Chiefs remain atop Nick Wright's NFL Tiers in Week 6

The Chiefs remain the favored "underdogs" in Nick Wright's NFL tiers going into Week 6. Where did everyone else land?
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Chiefs remain atop Nick Wright's NFL Tiers in Week 6

NFL Week 6: Schedule, analysis, key matchups and picks for every game

FOX Sports' staff of NFL writers has assembled a comprehensive guide to every game that will be played in Week 6.
OCTOBER 13, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Week 6: Schedule, analysis, key matchups and picks for every game
Michael Dwumfour - Goes to IR Houston placed Dwumfour (undisclosed) on its injured reserve list Wednesday.
Impact The nature of the injury is unclear, and there's no timetable for Dwumfour's return. The 24-year-old defensive end had been a semi-regular fixture on the Texans' front four through five weeks this season, and Demone Harris should see expanded opportunities in Dwumfour's absence.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Akins - Joining active roster The Texan will sign Akins off the practice squad to their 53-man roster Wednesday, Ian Rapoport of NFL Network reports.
Impact Akins, who has been active for three games this season, has recorded seven catches on eight targets for 86 yards and a touchdown in that span. With Brevin Jordan's (ankle) availability still up in the air for when the Texans return to action Week 7, Akins will give the team added tight end depth to go along with O.J. Howard.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Phillip Dorsett - Minimal role in win Dorsett was not targeted over 11 snaps in Week 5's 13-6 win over Jacksonville.
Impact With Chris Moore (hip) unavailable, this looked like a good spot for Dorsett to earn more playing time, but instead the little-used Tyler Johnson (25 snaps) was the beneficiary. Dorsett has appeared in four games this season, catching one pass on four targets for 15 yards over 39 snaps.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Tyler Johnson - Third highest WR snap count Johnson was not targeted over 25 snaps in Week 5's 13-6 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Johnson was active for the second consecutive week and was handed the third-highest snap count among wideouts, moving ahead of Phillip Dorsett on the depth chart. He took the role that would normally go to the inactive Chris Moore (hip). If the Texans don't have to pass, they won't, so targets among the position group are scarce and usually go to Brandin Cooks or Nico Collins.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
O.J. Howard - Minor role in Week 5 Howard did not catch his lone target in Week 5's 13-6 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Howard has moved to the top of the depth chart -- he played a position-high 46 snaps against Jacksonville -- but he's been limited to one target in three of five games. With Pharaoh Brown (now with Cleveland) gone and Brevin Jordan nursing an ankle injury, there's an opportunity for a Houston tight end to step up, but it's been practice team member Jordan Akins reaping the benefits with seven grabs on eight targets for 86 yards the last three weeks.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Desmond King II - Interception in win King recorded six tackles (four solo), one interception and three pass breakups in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars.
Impact King has logged multiple tackles and pass breakups throughout all six of his games this campaign. Derek Stingley remains the team's No. 1 right cornerback with 30 tackles, one interception and five pass breakups through his six games. He'll continue to compete for the starting role in Houston.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jalen Pitre - Nine tackles Week 5 Pitre logged nine tackles (seven solo) in Week 5's 13-6 win over the Jaguars.
Impact Pitre, the second-round pick out of Baylor, continued to make an impact for Houston's defense Week 5. The rookie played 73 of the team's snaps, along with fellow safety Jonathan Owens.
OCTOBER 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Power Rankings: Vikings, Cowboys, Giants rise; Rams, Bengals, Broncos fade

Five games into the 2022 season, some top teams are starting to emerge while a few upstarts hang tough. We rank all 32 NFL squads.
OCTOBER 11, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Power Rankings: Vikings, Cowboys, Giants rise; Rams, Bengals, Broncos fade

Rookie Dameon Pierce leads Texans to 1st win of season

Running back Dameon Pierce has been Houston’s best player all season, so it was only fitting that the rookie would lead the Texans to their first victory
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

Bills, Saints, Giants find different ways to win: Bucky's Breakdown

The Bills won with big plays, the Saints with the Wildcat and the Giants with the rejuvenated Saquon Barkley. Also, Bucky's top 10 teams and...
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Bills, Saints, Giants find different ways to win: Bucky's Breakdown

Jaguars take huge step back after showing signs of progress

The Jacksonville Jaguars may have flushed four weeks of progress in four quarters against rival Houston
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • Associated Press

NFL odds Week 5: Bettors and sharps win on Dallas Cowboys; weekend recap

Gambling Insider Patrick Everson recaps a profitable weekend for some bettors against sportsbooks thanks to the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
NFL odds Week 5: Bettors and sharps win on Dallas Cowboys; weekend recap
Ka'imi Fairbairn - Converts two FGs from deep Fairbairn was successful on both field-goal attempts and his lone extra-point kick in Sunday's 13-6 win over Jacksonville in Week 5.
Impact Points were at a premium, and Fairbairn came through for the Texans. He nailed kicks from 50 and 51 yards in the second quarter -- his first two attempts of the season from the 50 and beyond. The fifth-year placekicker has a history of making long-distance kicks, connecting on 67 percent (20 of 30) of his attempts from 50 and beyond during his NFL career.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Derek Stingley Jr. - First pick at crucial time Stingley recorded seven tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars in Week 5.
Impact The interception was the first in the NFL for Stingley, who thwarted a Jacksonville drive with an end-zone pick. The rookie first-round pick battled an arm injury during the practice week but played all 75 snaps on defense.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Jordan Akins - Has impact in win Akins caught two of two targets for 22 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars in Week 5.
Impact Akins played just 12 snaps but once again made an impact for Houston. He was on the receiving end of a 3rd-and-10 catch-and-run that moved the chains on the Texans' game-deciding drive in the fourth quarter. This was the third time that Akins was elevated from the practice squad, and Houston will need to sign him if it wants him to continue to play. That should be a no-brainer for a couple of reasons. He's the most consistent receiving threat at tight end -- leading the room with 86 yards -- and the club released Pharaoh Brown (now with Cleveland).
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Brandin Cooks - Subdued output in win Cooks caught four of six targets for 20 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over Jacksonville in Week 5.
Impact There wasn't much happening in Houston's passing attack, which led to a season-low targets and yards for Cooks. He's still averaging more than eight targets per game, but the coaches realize there's a better chance to win games if quarterback Davis Mills can hand the ball off to Dameon Pierce. After 22 targets and 136 yards in Weeks 1 and 2, Cooks has a total of 20 targets (13 catches) for 99 yards the last three weeks.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Rex Burkhead - Six targets/touches in win Burkhead had three carries for 15 yards and caught two of three targets for 13 yards in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars in Week 5.
Impact Burkhead had a season-low 12 snaps (21 percent), as the coaches have become more trusting of lead back Dameon Pierce, who was on the field for the game's decisive drive in the fourth quarter. Burkhead is still around to spell Pierce, but this should be the rookie's team for the rest of the season.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

NFL Week 5 top plays: Cowboys suffocate Rams, Ravens beat Bengals on Tucker kick

The fifth Sunday of the season wrapped up with the Ravens taking down the Bengals. Here are all the top plays from the day!
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
NFL Week 5 top plays: Cowboys suffocate Rams, Ravens beat Bengals on Tucker kick

Dameon Pierce stars as Texans earn elusive first win

A memorable fourth-quarter run by Dameon Pierce wrapped up a strong performance by the rookie running back and the Texans.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • FOX SPORTS
Dameon Pierce stars as Texans earn elusive first win
Houston Texans (13) vs. Jacksonville Jaguars (6) | Postgame Show | Week 5
OCTOBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE
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