Houston Texans Picks, Odds & Injury Report

2-5 2nd in the AFC South Lost last game

Updated Nov 2, 11:01 PM ET

Through Week 7 of the 2026 season, the Houston Texans are 2-5, 2nd in the AFC South. Next up: away at the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Nov 8 at 4:05 PM ET at SoFi Stadium. The best available spread is Texans -4.5, with a total of 40.5.

Next game

at Los Angeles Chargers

Sun, Nov 8, 4:05 PM ET
SoFi Stadium

Texans odds

Houston Texans at Los Angeles Chargers: Texans odds by sportsbook
Book	Spread	Moneyline	Total
DraftKings	-4.5 (-115)	-205 Best	40.5
FanDuel	-4.5 (-115)	-225	40.5
BetMGM	-5 (-108)	-220	40.5
Caesars	-4.5 (-113) Best	-225	40.5
Fanatics	-5 (-110)	-220	40.5
BetRivers	-5 (-110)	-240	40.5

HOU side shown. Odds updated Nov 2, 11:00 PM ET. Lines move; check the sportsbook before you bet. "Best" spread = the most points for the Texans, then the better price; "Best" moneyline = the biggest payout.

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Texans injury report

Game status this week

Houston Texans game statuses this week, starters first
Player	Pos	Status	Injury · practice	Updated
Reed Blankenship Starter	S	Questionable	Concussion/hand	Nov 2
Jalen Pitre Starter	S	Questionable	Undisclosed	Oct 27
David Montgomery	RB	Questionable	Groin	Nov 2
Blake Fisher	OT	Questionable	Undisclosed	Oct 27

Reserve lists (IR, PUP): 13 players

Houston Texans players on reserve lists
Player	Pos	List	Injury	Since
Jaylin Noel	WR	Injured reserve	Toe	Oct 28
Jake Hummel	LB	Injured reserve	Groin	Oct 20
Jaylin Smith	CB	Injured reserve	Hamstring	Oct 6
British Brooks	RB	Injured reserve	Hamstring	Oct 2
Mario Edwards Jr.	DT	Injured reserve	Undisclosed	Sep 30
Jayden Higgins	WR	Injured reserve	Undisclosed	Sep 8
Sam Hagen	G	Injured reserve	Undisclosed	Sep 1
Solomon Byrd	DE	Injured reserve	Ankle	Aug 31
Ali Gaye	DE	Injured reserve	Knee	Aug 31
E.J. Speed	LB	PUP, designated to return	Quadriceps	Aug 31
Dylan Horton	DE	Injured reserve	Achilles	Aug 25
K.C. Ossai	LB	Injured reserve	Undisclosed	Aug 22
Graham Mertz	QB	Injured reserve	Undisclosed	Aug 19

2026 schedule and results

Houston Texans 2026 regular-season schedule and results
Week	Date	Opponent	Result	Our pick
1	Sun, Sep 13	vs Buffalo Bills	L 31-36
2	Sun, Sep 20	vs Cincinnati Bengals	L 6-20
3	Sun, Sep 27	@ Indianapolis Colts	L 17-19
4	Sun, Oct 4	vs Dallas Cowboys	L 30-34
5	Sun, Oct 11	@ Tennessee Titans	W 26-3	Pick
6	Sun, Oct 18	@ Jacksonville Jaguars	W 34-31	Pick
7	Sun, Oct 25	vs New York Giants	L 21-27 (OT)	Pick
8	Bye week
9	Sun, Nov 8	@ Los Angeles Chargers	4:05 PM ET
10	Sun, Nov 15	@ Cleveland Browns	1:00 PM ET
11	Thu, Nov 19	vs Indianapolis Colts	8:15 PM ET
12	Sun, Nov 29	vs Baltimore Ravens	1:00 PM ET
13	Sun, Dec 6	@ Pittsburgh Steelers	8:20 PM ET
14	Sun, Dec 13	@ Washington Commanders	1:00 PM ET
15	Sun, Dec 20	vs Jacksonville Jaguars	1:00 PM ET
16	Thu, Dec 24	@ Philadelphia Eagles	8:15 PM ET
17	Mon, Jan 4	@ Green Bay Packers	8:15 PM ET
18	TBD	vs Tennessee Titans	Time TBD

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AFC South standings

AFC South standings, 2026
Team	W	L	Pct	Div	Streak
Jacksonville Jaguars	5	2	.714	1-1	W1
Houston Texans	2	5	.286	2-1	L1
Indianapolis Colts	2	6	.250	1-2	L4
Tennessee Titans	1	7	.125	1-1	L2

Texans stats vs the league

Points per game 23.6 13th of 32
Points allowed per game 24.3 18th of 32
Yards per game 351.4 15th of 32
Yards allowed per game 360.7 23rd of 32
Passing yards per game 253.4 7th of 32
Rushing yards per game 84.7 29th of 32
Third-down conversion rate 37.1% 25th of 32
Turnover differential +3 10th of 32

Rank 1 is best (fewest, for points and yards allowed).

Key Texans players

Quarterback C.J. Stroud 1,867 pass yds, 11 TD
Running back Woody Marks 271 rush yds, 2 TD
Wide receiver Nico Collins 24 rec, 329 yds, 3 TD
Wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. 9 rec, 125 yds, 2 TD
Tight end Dalton Schultz 33 rec, 322 yds
Pass rusher Will Anderson Jr. 7.5 sacks

Houston Texans facts

Stadium: Reliant Stadium
City: Houston, Texas
Founded: 1999
Head coach: DeMeco Ryans
Super Bowl titles: 0
Division: AFC South

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