
How many games will the Texans win? Composite image by Jack Brame.
We found out on Wednesday morning that the Texans will be hosting the Jacksonville Jaguars Week 1 at NRG. According to the Vegas oddsmakers, the Jaguars are favored by 1.5 points despite starting rookie QB Trevor Lawrence on the road in his first NFL game.
The big news on Wednesday night involves the NFL's reveal of the rest of the 2021 schedule. Check out the Texans schedule below and be sure to leave your predictions in the comment section on social media. We'll have a full breakdown of the Texans entire schedule on Thursday, so be sure to come back to SportsMap for an in-depth discussion.
Week One: Jacksonville @ Houston
Week Two: Houston @ Cleveland
Week Three: (TNF) Carolina @ Houston
Week Four: Houston @ Buffalo
Week Five: New England @ Houston
Week Six: Houston @ Indianapolis
Week Seven: Houston @ Arizona
Week Eight: Los Angeles Rams @ Houston
Week Nine: Houston @ Miami
Week Ten: BYE
Week Eleven: Houston @ Tennessee
Week Twelve: New York Jets @ Houston
Week Thirteen: Indianapolis @ Houston
Week Fourteen: Seattle @ Houston
Week Fifteen: Houston @ Jacksonville
Week Sixteen: Los Angeles Chargers @ Houston
Week Seventeen: Houston @ San Francisco
Week Eighteen: Tennessee @ Houston
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How latest Yordan Alvarez news provides clarity on multiple levels for Astros
May 7, 2025, 12:25 pm
Houston Astros slugger Yordan Alvarez has a strained muscle at the top of his right hand, a diagnosis that instills optimism he won’t have a prolonged stay on the injured list.
The three-time All-Star went on the 10-day injured list Monday, retroactive to Saturday, and returned to Houston for an MRI that revealed the muscle strain.
“We look at it as good news,” Astros manager Joe Espada said before their Wednesday afternoon game with the Milwaukee Brewers.
Espada expressed hope that Alvarez wouldn’t have to stay on the injured list longer than the required 10 days. He also said the hand issue may have played a role in Alvarez’s slow start.
Alvarez, 27, is hitting .210 with a .306 on-base percentage, three homers and 18 RBIs in 29 games this season. He batted .308 with a .392 on-base percentage, 35 homers and 86 RBIs in 147 games last year while ranking ninth in the AL Most Valuable Player balloting.
He has posted an OPS of at least .959 and has finished 13th or higher in the MVP voting each of the last three seasons.
“Once he heals, once he gets back, I think we’ll see a more aggressive at bat and be not as cautious,” Espada said. “I think it had something to do with it, yes.”
His potential return could go a long way toward boosting an Astros lineup that hasn’t been as productive as usual this season. The Astros entered Wednesday’s action ranked 21st in the majors in runs (136) and 23rd in OPS (.676). Houston has ranked 11th or better in both those categories each of the last four seasons.