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Brett Rypien struggles in Texans debut against Raiders

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Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Brett Rypien struggles in Texans debut against Raiders
Summary

Brett Rypien made his Houston Texans debut in a preseason matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders. Despite starting with a three-score lead, Rypien's performance faltered as he recorded 44 passing yards, one interception, and two fumbles, one of which he lost. His mistakes overshadowed promising moments from starters C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills. With the Texans facing depth issues at quarterback following Graham Mertz's injury, Rypien's role now faces scrutiny as the team moves forward in preseason play.

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  • •Brett Rypien completed 60% of his passes for 44 yards.
  • •He recorded 1 interception and 2 fumbles in his debut.
  • •C.J. Stroud and Davis Mills had strong performances.
  • •Texans face quarterback depth issues after Graham Mertz's injury.
  • •Rypien was signed by the Texans just five days before the game.
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The Houston Texans gave Brett Rypien the reins with a three-score lead, but he failed to secure the victory against the Las Vegas Raiders. The post Fans Lash Out as Texans QB Squanders Strong Start vs Raiders appeared first on HEAVY.

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