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Updated Sep 16, 2026, 5:14 p.m. · 8 stories

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   Could David Montgomery be key to unlock Texans' offense?

   Houston scored its most points in a season opener since coach DeMeco Ryans took over.

   ESPN · Sep 16, 4:53 a.m. · Open story

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   Seven things Solak thinks entering NFL Week 2

   Will the Titans score any points against the Eagles? Can Ben Johnson solve Brian Flores' Vikings defense? Get ready for Week 2 with seven takes.

   ESPN · Sep 15, 9:01 a.m. · Open story

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   Why Baker Mayfield's contract means the QB market could burst

   Baker Mayfield just got $55 million per year in new money -- which is telling about where the QB market is headed. That's great news for 11 other passers ready for big deals.

   ESPN · Sep 13, 5:38 a.m. · Open story

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   Sources: C.J. Stroud, Texans to table extension talks

   The Texans and C.J. Stroud made a run at completing a contract extension before the regular season begins, but both sides agreed they now prefer to wait until after this season to work out a long-term deal, sources told ESPN and NFL Network.

   ESPN · Sep 12, 1:47 p.m. · Open story

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   C.J. Stroud confident ahead of the biggest season of his life

   After a rocky end in the playoffs last season, it appears Stroud will play Year 4 without a new contract.

   ESPN · Sep 7, 5:58 a.m. · Open story

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   Fantasy football sleepers, busts and breakouts for 2026

   Which players will surprise, disappoint or make a big jump this fantasy season? Our analysts give their picks.

   ESPN · Sep 4, 9:46 a.m. · Open story

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   NFL players, coaches, GMs under the most pressure in 2026

   Can Baker Mayfield and C.J. Stroud play their way to big contracts? Is Aaron Glenn on thin ice with the Jets? Which 2024 first-rounders have fifth-year options at stake?

   ESPN · Sep 3, 9:52 a.m. · Open story

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   Texans won't negotiate with Stroud during season, GM says

   The Texans have set a Week 1 deadline for agreeing to a contract extension with quarterback C.J. Stroud this year, general manager Nick Caserio said.

   ESPN · Sep 1, 9:06 a.m. · Open story

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