Stingley recorded seven tackles (four solo) and a pass defensed during Sunday's 23-20 win versus the Bills.
Stingley hadn't posted seven tackles in a single game since Week 5 of his rookie year back in 2022, so Sunday's contest was an outlier for him in that regard. That fact makes him hard to trust as an IDP option in most formats despite his clearly being a strong asset for the Texans.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Two pass breakups in win
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Stingley recorded four tackles and two passes defensed in a 24-20 win over Jacksonville in Week 4.
With the Jaguars up 20-17 late in the third quarter and trying to make it a two-score lead at Houston's one-yard line, Stingley broke up a third-and-goal pass in the end zone. Jacksonville's subsequent attempt on fourth-and-goal was stuffed by the middle of Houston's defensive line, preserving the one-score deficit. Per Pro Football Focus, Stingley posted a 90.3 coverage grade in the win. He has nine tackles, three passes defensed and one interception through four contests.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Picks off pass in loss
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Stingley intercepted one pass and broke up two more in the Texans' 36-22 defeat to the Browns on Sunday.
With the interception, the second-year pro raised his 2023 total to five. Stingley also has 12 pass breakups and 32 tackles this season.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Logs pick in win
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Stingley had six tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Week 11's 21-16 win over the Cardinals.
Stingley was stride for stride with Marquise Brown on a deep ball from Kyler Murray and brought in the 50-50 ball. It was the second career interception for Stingley, who played in his second game back from a hamstring injury suffered in Week 2. The cornerback was limited to 44 snaps (69 percent) in Week 10's win over the Bengals but was back to full duty Sunday.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Approaching return from IR
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Houston designated Stingley (hamstring) for return from injured reserve Wednesday.
The transaction starts the clock on a 21-day window during which the Texans can officially activate Stingley before they'd be forced to shut him down for the remainder of the season. Houston's injury reports this week will shed some light on whether he'll be ready to play come Sunday at Cincinnati.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Expected to be placed on IR
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Stingley (hamstring) is expected to land on injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
Stingley is expected to be sidelined six-to-eight weeks due to a hamstring injury. IR only requires a four-week stay, so he would be eligible to return once he returns to health. In his absence, Shaquill Griffin is a candidate to replace him at cornerback opposite Steven Nelson, while Ka'dar Hollman, Alex Austin and Grayland Arnold could also see increased reps.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Not suiting up at Jacksonville
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Stingley (hamstring) is listed as out for Sunday's game at the Jaguars.
Stingley was rumored to be on his way to the injured reserve list earlier in the week, so it's not a shock that he'll sit out in Week 3. Grayland Arnold should see an uptick in reps in his absence.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Likely heading to IR
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Stingley (hamstring) is expected to miss several weeks and be placed on injured reserve, Aaron Wilson of KPRC 2 Houston reports.
The second-year corner suffered a hamstring injury during the final play of practice Wednesday and has already had an MRI to determine the severity. Stingley has not officially been ruled out of Houston's Week 3 contest against Jacksonville, but all signs are pointing to the LSU product missing a handful of weeks.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Heading to IR
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Houston placed Stingley (hamstring) on its injured reserve list Saturday.
With the Texans already eliminated from playoff contention, the move will end Stingley's otherwise promising rookie season. Tavierre Thomas should see an expanded role for the remainder of 2022 in Stingley's absence.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Out again
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Stingley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's matchup against Dallas.
Stingley will miss a fourth straight game due to a hamstring injury. As long as the rookie first-round pick remains sidelined, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas should continue garnering increased roles.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Improving but not practicing
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Stingley (hamstring) didn't practice Wednesday, but his injury is improving, Brooks Kubena of the Houston Chronicle reports.
Stingley has missed three consecutive games due to a hamstring injury and remains sidelined to start Week 14 prep. He appears to be trending in the wrong direction, but Houston remains optimistic that he'll be back before too long.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Won't suit up Sunday
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Stingley (hamstring) has been ruled out for Sunday's game against the Dolphins.
Stingley picked up a hamstring injury ahead of Houston's Week 11 loss to Washington, leaving him sidelined during each practice ahead of Sunday's contest. While it's unclear exactly when this issue first arose, the rookie cornerback will now turn his focus toward recovering ahead of the Texans' game against Cleveland on Sunday, Dec. 4. With Stingley sidelined for the second game in a row, expect Steven Nelson, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas to slot in as the top three cornerbacks against Miami's explosive wide receiver corps.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Doesn't practice Wednesday
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Stingley (hamstring) did not practice Wednesday ahead of Sunday's game at Miami.
Stingley appears to be in jeopardy of missing a second consecutive game with the same hamstring ailment that kept him out of Houston's loss versus Washington in Week 11. Should he need to sit out in Week 12, Tavierre Thomas would once again be in line for an increased role.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Still dealing with injury
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Stingley is still recovering from a mild hamstring strain Monday, Aaron Wilson of ProFootballNetwork.com reports.
Stingley was unable to play in Sunday's loss against the Commanders, and it appears he may be in danger of missing Week 12's game with the Dolphins. He'll work this week to be ready for Miami, but if he is unable to play, Desmond King and Tavierre Thomas will likely be looking at increased opportunity once again.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: First pick at crucial time
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Stingley recorded seven tackles, an interception and two passes defensed in Sunday's 13-6 win over the Jaguars in Week 5.
The interception was the first in the NFL for Stingley, who thwarted a Jacksonville drive with an end-zone pick. The rookie first-round pick battled an arm injury during the practice week but played all 75 snaps on defense.
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Texans' Derek Stingley: Makes preseason debut
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Stingley had one tackle and one pass defensed in Friday's preseason game against the Rams.
Stingley, the third overall pick in the 2022 draft, made his preseason debut Friday, getting in for three series. He was targeted twice and allowed one catch for 22 yards and broke up the other. Stingley appeared to be caught on his back foot, looking at the quarterback too long on the 22-yard completion to Lance McCutcheon, and he told Jonathan M. Alexander of the Houston Chronicle that he understood there are areas in which he needs to improve. He didn't play in the preseason opener, as Texans head coach Lovie Smith took a cautious approach with the cornerback who is coming off a Lisfranc injury at LSU and was limited throughout offseason activities.
