NFL.com's Bobby Kownack breaks down four things to watch for when the Dallas Cowboys host the Houston Texans on Monday night.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud has had a rough stretch of play in the past month, but the second-year signal-caller remains confident in his ability to lead Houston.

How high does Joe Burrow rise in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 11 of the 2024 NFL season? Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Will Justin Herbert's resurgence continue? He's the biggest riser in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 10 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Can Brock Purdy get back on track against the Bucs? Is Tua Tagovailoa trustworthy versus an improving Rams defense? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's QB starts and sits for Week 10 of the NFL fantasy football season.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha hands out 11 midseason superlatives. Who has been the biggest surprise? Which overachieving team has the most staying power? Plus, there's a new face in the MVP race heading into Week 10.

Houston quarterback C.J. Stroud defined Thursday night's loss in New York as embarrassing but believes the 6-3 Texans have time to turn things around. 

There is major movement in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 9 of the 2024 NFL season, with Matthew Stafford making the biggest jump of any passer. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Should you roll with Matthew Stafford on the road after a big prime-time performance? Is Jared Goff too risky a play at Lambeau? Check out all of Michael F. Florio's QB starts and sits for Week 9 of the NFL fantasy football season.

Which divisions are all but claimed? What does Chicago's road to the postseason look like after Sunday's last-second loss to Washington? In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha examines seven season-shaping outcomes from Week 8. Plus, who's up and who's down entering Week 9?

A new player enters the top five in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 8 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

The Houston Texas sit atop the AFC South at 5-2, but their hold of first place could be tenuous if they don't fix their issues pass protecting star quarterback C.J. Stroud.

Judy Battista identifies 10 takeaways from Sunday's heavyweight matchups in Week 7, including a heroic effort from Jared Goff to move the Lions atop the NFC North. Plus, how concerned should the 49ers be?

Jordan Love is knocking on the door of the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 7 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha identifies five NFL bandwagons to hop on entering Week 7. Plus, who's up and who's down after Week 6? And which player vaulted to the top of the MVP rankings?

There are seven players on the move in the top 10 of Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 6 of the 2024 NFL season, including rookie sensation Jayden Daniels. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Which team MOST needs to trade for WR Davante Adams? Is one individual award already locked up? In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha reveals seven simple truths entering Week 6. Plus, who's up and who's down after Week 5? And who's leading the MVP race right now?

Will 49ers wide receiver Brandon Aiyuk finally have his 2024 breakout performance against the Cardinals? Michelle Magdziuk and Matt Okada predict whether 10 noteworthy players will go higher or lower than their Week 5 fantasy projections.

There is a change at No. 1 and three new members of the top 10 in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

The NFL's schedule makers never fail to disappoint when it comes to storylines, and we're getting a juicy one in Week 5: Texans WR Stefon Diggs' first game against his former team, the Bills.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha examines the biggest challenge facing each current NFL division leader. Plus, who's up and who's down after Week 4? What's the most intriguing game on the schedule in Week 5? And how does the MVP race stack up right now?

Patrick Mahomes is ousted from the top spot in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 4 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

In this edition of The First Read, Jeffri Chadiha examines five teams that missed last year's postseason but are off to hot starts in 2024, determining whether we should BUY or SELL. Plus, who's up and who's down after an upset-filled Week 3?

How many sacks will the 49ers generate against an injury-riddled Rams offense? Will Andy Dalton lead the Panthers to their first win? Our analysts provide bold predictions for Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season.

Derek Carr, Kyler Murray and C.J. Stroud are among the players making big moves in Nick Shook's QB Index rankings entering Week 3 of the 2024 NFL season. Check out the updated pecking order, 1-32.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's 33-yard dart to wide receiver Nico Collins permits Texans with red-zone access.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's 16-yard laser to wide receiver John Metchie gets Texans into Dallas Cowboys territory.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans and Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud address the team's turnover issues against the visiting Detroit Lions and how it affected their ability to secure a home win on "Sunday Night Football" in Week 10 of the 2024 NFL regular season.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's 32-yard connection with Texans tight end Dalton Schultz comes after burning Detroit Lions linebacker Alex Anzalone.

Houston Texans infiltrate red zone via 12-yard pass from quarterback C.J. Stroud to wide receiver Tank Dell.

Watch the longest play made by every team's offense through 9 weeks of the 2024 NFL Season.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's 50-yard DIME on the run to leaping Texans wide receiver Tank Dell to put the team inside the red zone.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud shows off his pinpoint accuracy with a 32-yard frozen rope that dots Texans wide receiver Robert Woods for a toe-tapping catch along the sideline.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's 16-yard laser to Texans wide receiver Tank Dell moves the chains on Texans' opening third-down attempt vs. New York Jets.

The Houston Texans take on the New York Jets on TNF in week 9 of the 2024 NFL season.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud strikes with a 49-yard toss to a wide open wide receiver Stefon Diggs against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's touchdown pass to wide receiver Tank Dell gives the Texans a 16-10 lead over the Indianapolis Colts before halftime.

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs' toe-tapping catch gets the Texans inside the Indianapolis Colts' 40-yard line.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud hits a jump-pass to tight end Dalton Schultz for 16 yards to close out the first quarter in their matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud dots wide receiver Stefon Diggs who was wide open over the middle for a 16-yard gain against the Indianapolis Colts.

Houston Texans quarterback C. J. Stroud finds a tight window for an 11-yard gain to wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson to move the chains against the Green Bay Packers.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud completes a 28-yard pass to tight end Dalton Schultz against the Green Bay Packers.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's best plays from 3-TD game vs. Patriots during Week 6 of the 2024 season.

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs' third TD catch as a Texan boosts team's lead to 20-7 vs. New England Patriots.

Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon's first TD catch of '24 boosts Texans' lead to 13-0 vs. New England Patriots.

Houston Texans wide receiver Tank Dell's first TD catch of 2024 caps Texans' first drive vs. Patriots.

Houston Texans wide receiver Stefon Diggs' toe-tap catch gets Texans to Patriots' 5-yard line on opening drive.

Watch the best plays from Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud's 358-yard game vs. the Buffalo Bills from Week 5 of the 2024 NFL season.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud converts a 3rd-and-long deep in his own territory with a perfectly placed pass to tight end Dalton Schultz.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud converts a 3rd-and-11 with a 19-yard pass to wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson.