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<\/p>\nHOUSTON, Texas – Four Houston Texans stars have been selected to the 2026 Pro Bowl Games roster, with three defensive standouts and one record-setting wide receiver earning starting nods for the AFC.<\/p>\n
What we know:<\/p>\n
The NFL announced Tuesday that defensive end Will Anderson Jr., cornerback Derek Stingley Jr., and wide receiver Nico Collins will serve as Pro Bowl starters. Linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair also earned his first career selection following a dominant season anchoring Houston\u2019s top-ranked defense.<\/p>\n
Texans’ Defensive Dominance <\/p>\n
HOUSTON, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 02: Azeez Al-Shaair #0 of the Houston Texans reacts after a tackle in the first half against the Denver Broncos at NRG Stadium on November 02, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n
By the numbers:<\/p>\n
Houston\u2019s defense currently leads the NFL in both yards allowed (272.3) and points allowed (16.6) per game. The Pro Bowl selections reflect that unit\u2019s efficiency:<\/p>\n
Will Anderson Jr. (DE): In his third season, Anderson set career highs with 11.5 sacks and 17 tackles for loss. He ranks among the NFL leaders in quarterback pressures (79) and pressure rate (20.9%).Derek Stingley Jr. (CB): Making his second straight Pro Bowl, Stingley is the only player in the NFL to record at least four interceptions in each of the last three seasons.Azeez Al-Shaair (LB): A first-time Pro Bowler, Al-Shaair leads the Texans with 96 tackles and has added a career-high eight passes defensed. Nico Collins Makes History <\/p>\n
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI – DECEMBER 07: Nico Collins #12 of the Houston Texans carries the ball past Nick Bolton #32 of the Kansas City Chiefs after his reception at Arrowhead Stadium on December 07, 2025 in Kansas City, Missouri. (Photo by Jamie Squire <\/p>\n
On the offensive side, Nico Collins became the first Texans receiver since DeAndre Hopkins (2018\u201319) to earn back-to-back Pro Bowl honors.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Collins has 1,060 receiving yards and six touchdowns this season, joining franchise legends Andre Johnson and Hopkins as the only Texans with three consecutive 1,000-yard campaigns.<\/p>\n
Pro Bowl Alternates and Schedule <\/p>\n
HOUSTON, TX – NOVEMBER 20: Calen Bullock #2 of the Houston Texans runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills at NRG Stadium on November 20, 2025 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Cooper Neill\/Getty Images) <\/p>\n
Three additional Texans were named as alternates:<\/p>\n
Calen Bullock (S) \u2013 1st AlternateKamari Lassiter (CB) \u2013 1st AlternateJalen Pitre (S) \u2013 5th Alternate <\/p>\n
The 2026 Pro Bowl Games will be broadcast live from the Moscone Center on Tuesday, Feb. 3.<\/p>\n
The Source: This information was provided by the Houston Texans and NFL.<\/p>\n
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