J.J. Watt excited about rising Houston team

Your one-stop shop for Houston Texans, local sports, and news from around the league for Friday, September 29, 2023.

Houston Texans News

Texans rookies asserting themselves among the NFL elites (ESPN.com)

‘How ‘Bout Them Houston Texans!’ J.J. Watt Excited About Former Team (Sports Illustrated)

These are some of Houston Texans legend JJ Watt’s favorite local restaurants (Click2Houston)

NFL News

Saleh, players OK with Rodgers calling out Jets (ESPN.com)

Burrow using Rodgers as ‘resource’ on calf issue (ESPN.com)

QB Carr on injury status: ‘If I can play, I’ll play’ (ESPN.com)

RB Ekeler practices, hasn’t pushed to ‘100%’ yet (ESPN.com)

Zeke expects ‘some emotions’ in facing Cowboys (ESPN.com)

Ravens’ Clowney: No ‘bad blood’ with Browns (ESPN.com)

Rams hope to have star WR Kupp against Eagles (ESPN.com)

Patriots QB Jones deflects talk of hitting Sauce (ESPN.com)

The Playbook: Week 4 fantasy guide (ESPN.com)

Houston & Collegiate Sports

Astros Are Still Clutch. Take Game 3 and the Series From Seattle. Playoff Destiny is in their Hands (The Crawfish Boxes)

Can a two-way or exhibit 9 player make an impact for the Rockets this season? (The Dream Shake)