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After an opening week of surprise wins and losses, several teams look to hit their stride by getting in the win column. See the full schedule of this weekend’s matchups here.

Texans legend Andre Johnson caused a stir among Houston fans after criticizing quarterback C.J. Stroud’s body language on the LGND Talk Podcast. The Hall of Famer argued that negative body language from a quarterback trickles down to the entire team, sparking a heated debate online over leadership and privacy. Read the full breakdown of Johnson’s comments, the fan reaction, and insights from FOX 26’s Nate Griffin.

Houston Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair has been fined $11,492 by the NFL for wearing eye black inscribed with "Hind Rajab"—a tribute to a 5-year-old Palestinian girl killed in Gaza in 2024. The fine stems from league rules prohibiting unauthorized personal messages on the field. Following the penalty, NBA star Kyrie Irving publicly offered to cover the fine.

Prosecutors identified Kansas City Chiefs star Travis Kelce as a victim in a multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme, revealing his connection to the fraud during a sentencing hearing for the man behind it.

The New York Giants earned a 28-20 victory over the Dallas Cowboys in the NFL's first Sunday night game of the season behind a three-touchdown performance from Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart.

Josh Allen led a late 96-yard touchdown drive to lift the Buffalo Bills over the Houston Texans 36-31 in a season-opening thriller.

Football is finally back as the opening week begins with two thrilling primetime matchups including a Super Bowl rematch. See the full schedule and options to watch games.

A decade after taking a knee during the national anthem to protest racial injustice, former NFL quarterback Colin Kaepernick’s gesture remains a defining moment in sports and history. Once his football career ended, Kaepernick continued expanding his activism and social justice initiatives.

Alphonso Smith Jr. was drafted into the NFL in 2009 and played for the Denver Broncos and Detroit Lions.

New police body-camera video of San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York being arrested on Sunday morning at a trailer park in East Palestine, Ohio, shows York being placed in handcuffs. 

The SEC has joined the Big Ten in restricting athletes with professional sports ties from returning to conference rosters, raising new questions about college eligibility.

The Houston Texans have officially revealed their new "HOUSTON/US" Rivalries uniform as part of the NFL x Nike Rivalries Program. Built around deep H-Town culture, the new look incorporates details inspired by local street tiles, slab car culture, and the famous "Be Someone" railroad bridge. The team will debut the uniforms on the gridiron during Week 11 on Thursday Night Football, while official merchandise drops Sept. 1 online and at the team shop.

Former Houston Texans star Deshaun Watson has officially earned the starting quarterback nod for the Cleveland Browns, beating out former Texas high school football star Shedeur Sanders for the Week 1 opener.

Fairview police are investigating a Friday afternoon burglary at the home of Dallas Cowboys wide receiver CeeDee Lamb, where high-end personal items were stolen after a suspect broke through a side window.

Buffalo Bills defensive tackle Ed Oliver is mourning the tragic death of his 2-year-old son following a drowning incident in Harris County.