Derrick Mason Traded from Jets to Texans

The New York Jets have traded wide receiver Derrick Mason to the Houston Texans for an undisclosed, but allegedly very low, NFL draft pick.

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Mario Williams Injury Hurts Texans in AFC South Race

Houston loses its top pass rusher for the season.

Last week, it was the best player on offense. This week, the Houston Texans’ best defender went down with an injury.

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Terrell Owens Plans to Return to NFL — Does Any Team Want Him?

Six-time Pro Bowler claims he will be ready to play in less than a month

Attention NFL teams! Need help at wide receiver? If so, Terrell Owens wants you to know he is available. Owens, who had surgery to repair a torn ACL in April, said in an interview this week that he plans to be ready to play in less than a month.

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Texans WR Andre Johnson Likely Out A Month; Here Are Some Replacements For Your Fantasy Lineup.

Andre Johnson is battling a hamstring injury and could be out 3-4 weeks.

The Houston Texans suffered a setback on offense in Sunday’s game against Pittsburgh with an injury to receiver Andre Johnson. The exact nature of Johnson’s injury varied over the last couple of days, but reports on Tuesday have indicated he will likely miss three games. Johnson hurt his hamstring in the first half against the Steelers, after catching four passes for 36 yards.

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Aaron Rodgers Scores Six Touchdowns

Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers headlines the NFL's top performers from Week 4.

Aaron Rodgers, QB, Packers

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Andre Johnson Injury Has Texans Holding Their Breath

The All-Pro wideout was injured Sunday against the Steelers.

Non-contact injuries are often the worst ones.

That was the feeling in Houston yesterday when Texans All-Pro wide receiver Andre Johnson fell untouched to the Reliant Stadium turf. Many speculated that it could be a knee injury – which would have been the scariest scenario – but it appears that Johnson injured his hamstring instead. The MRI today will tell us more, but everyone knows how much Johnson means to the team.

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 4

A look at every NFL game for Week 4, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 4, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan:

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Cam Newton, New Faces Atop NFL Leaderboards

-by Ralph Vacchiano

You knew that Tom Brady and Drew Brees would be leading the NFL in passing yardage, even this early in the season. But come on, who would’ve guessed that Cam Newton would be third? Darren McFadden as the NFL’s rushing leader so far is probably not a stretch, but Ben Tate fifth, less than 100 yards behind and ahead of Adrian Peterson?

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Arian Foster and Beanie Wells are Both Game Time Decisions This Sunday

"Game time decision" are the worst three words in fantasy football.

"Game time decision" may be the worst three words fantasy football owners can hear.

But that's exactly what owners of Arian Foster and Beanie Wells have to deal with this week.

Both players are still struggling with hamstring injuries and both are listed as questionable, and both should not be started this week.

Arian Foster:

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NFL Picks: Every Game, Week 3

A look at every NFL game for Week 3, with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports' editors.

A quick look at every game on the NFL schedule for Week 2, along with the consensus pick of Athlon Sports editors Mitchell Light, Rob Doster, Nathan Rush, Patrick Snow and Steven Lassan: