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Houston Texans schedule: Odds, injury news, and how to watch Week 5 game vs. Falcons

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud celebrates after a touchdown against the Pittsburgh Steelers at NRG Stadium.

The Houston Texans improved their record to 2-2 after a convincing 30-6 victory over the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 4.

Impressive rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud completed 16 out of 30 passes for 306 yards and two touchdowns, showcasing his talents against the Steelers. Thanks to Stroud's performance, the Texans secured their first home win since Week 16 of the 2021 season. Stroud and the Houston Texans aim to continue their winning streak by defeating the Atlanta Falcons in Week 5.

C.J. Stroud joined an elite group of NFL players by averaging over 300 passing yards with zero interceptions in the first four games of the season, just in time for his 22nd birthday celebration.

The Atlanta Falcons lost 23-7 to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 4, bringing their record to 2-2. Despite committing numerous mistakes against the Jaguars, Desmond Ridder will remain the starting quarterback for the Falcons, according to head coach Arthur Smith.

The Atlanta Falcons are favored to beat the Houston Texans in Week 5 at Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

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How to watch Texans vs. Falcons, TV and streaming:

The Houston Texans play against the Atlanta Falcons at 1:00 p.m. ET on FOX.

Viewers may stream the game on the FOX Sports app for free with a cable subscription.

Notable fantasy football players and injury news:

  • Texans' C Juice Scruggs (Hamstring) questionable for Week 5

  • Texans' G Kendrick Green (Knee) questionable for Week 5

  • Texans' OT Josh Jones (Hand) questionable for Week 5

  • Texans' MLB Denzel Perryman (Hand) questionable for Week 5

  • Texans' C Michael Deiter (Chest) questionable for Week 5

  • Texans' CB Tavierre Thomas (Hand) questionable for Week 5

  • Falcons' WR Josh Ali (Ankle) questionable for Week 5

NFL Odds Week 5: Texans vs. Falcons, betting trends:

The Atlanta Falcons are favorites to beat the Houston Texans on Sunday, according to the BetMGM NFL odds.

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  • Spread: Falcons (-1.5)

  • Moneyline: Falcons (-125), Texans (+105)

  • Over/Under: 41.5

Houston Texans remaining schedule and results:

  • Week 1: Texans 9-24 Ravens, Final

  • Week 2: Texans 31-20 Colts, Final

  • Week 3: Texans 37-17 Jaguars, Final

  • Week 4: Texans 30-6 Steelers, Final

  • Week 5: Sun 10/08: Texans vs. Falcons, 1:00 p.m., ET, FOX

  • Week 6: Sun 10/15: Texans vs. Saints, 1:05 p.m., ET, FOX

  • Week 7: BYE

  • Week 8: Sun 10/29: Texans vs. Panthers, 1:00 p.m., ET, FOX

  • Week 9: Sun 11/05: Texans vs. Buccaneers, 1:00 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 10: Sun 11/12: Texans vs. Bengals, 1:00 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 11: Sun 11/19: Texans vs. Cardinals, 1:00 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 12: Sun 11/26: Texans vs. Jaguars, 1:00 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 13: Sun 12/03: Texans vs. Broncos, 4:05 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 14: Sun 12/10: Texans vs. Jets, 1:00 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 15: Sun 12/17: Texans vs. Titans, 1:00 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 16: Sun 12/24: Texans vs. Browns, 1:00 p.m., ET, CBS

  • Week 17: Sun 12/31: Texans vs. Titans, 1:00 p.m., ET, FOX

  • Week 18: TBD: Texans vs. Colts

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