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As the Houston Texans gear up to face the Baltimore Ravens in the 2024 NFL Playoffs Divisional Round, the focus is not solely on rookie quarterback CJ Stroud. Instead, the spotlight could be on a young linchpin of the Texans’ defense who has emerged as one of the team’s most significant x-factors. Houston Texans’ 2023 […]

The Cleveland Browns found their late-season groove with Joe Flacco but the Houston Texans were not playing around. CJ Stroud was blazing hot for their offense with passes in tight windows. But, it was the secondary that shined and did the dirty work of preventing the opposing player’s weapons from popping off. Christian Harris got […]

Head coach DeMeco Ryans and the Houston Texans have defied all expectations so far on the 2023-24 NFL season. Not many expected the Texans to be a very competitive team this year; however, Ryans and rookie quarterback sensation CJ Stroud have helped reverse the fortunes of their franchise and have turned heads all year, culminating […]

CJ Stroud deserves a ton of credit for propelling the Houston Texans to the Wild Card win over the Cleveland Browns on Saturday. But head coach DeMeco Ryans is well aware that the rookie quarterback wouldn’t have been able to thrive without their defense. Ryans said as much after giving Stroud his flowers following their […]

The Houston Texans pulled off one of the best shockers in AFC Conference history this season, overtaking the Jacksonville Jaguars on their way to a 10-7 record and AFC South crown. The Texans are being commandeered by first-year Coach DeMeco Ryans, who admitted a crucial truth about the team recently. Texans GM Nick Caserio shared […]

Houston Texans offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik is one of the hottest names in the head coach carousel. There are multiple vacancies across the league and a couple of those teams have kept their eye on Slowik for a potential interview. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke on Slowik as a possible candidate for other coaching […]

The Houston Texans are in a jovial mood after defeating the Colts 23-19 to earn their first playoff berth since 2019. Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud threw for 264 yards and two touchdowns in the biggest game of his young career. He and head coach DeMeco Ryans were overcome with emotion upon securing the win. […]

For the first time since 2019, the Houston Texans are headed to the playoffs. Behind the stellar play of rookie quarterback CJ Stroud, the Texans topped the Indianapolis Colts 23-19 on Saturday night. After the game, head coach DeMeco Ryans talked about his team’s mindset in advance of the critical matchup with the Colts. Ryans […]

The Houston Texans are headed to the playoffs after they topped the Indianapolis Colts 23-19 on Saturday. Quarterback CJ Stroud led the Texans to victory by going 20-26 for 264 yards and a pair of touchdown passes. As the game ended, Stroud was overcome with emotion: CJ Stroud crying after clinching a spot in the […]

The Indianapolis Colts are set to host the Houston Texans this weekend in the city known as the ‘Crossroads of America’ in Indiana. The Texans have battled injuries all season long, most noteworthy to quarterback CJ Stroud, the Ohio State rookie and odds-on favorite for Rookie of the Year in the National Football League this […]

DeMeco Ryans is starting to have a vision of what a squad around CJ Stroud looks like. They will continue to strive to get moving parts from the NFL Draft and through trades. But, one move from the Denver Broncos definitely helped his Houston Texans out. Kareem Jackson was waived by Sean Payton’s squad and […]

The prospect of C.J. Stroud returning to the Houston Texans lineup in Week 16 is looking dimmer and dimmer. On Wednesday, coach DeMeco Ryans made it clear that the team would not rush their prized quarterback back, but they also wouldn’t hesitate to get him back on the field this season. Only when Stroud is […]

The Houston Texans were without rookie sensation C.J. Stroud on Sunday, but that didn’t matter as Case Keenum rose to the occasion. Finishing the game with 229 passing yards including a touchdown, the backup quarterback steered the Texans over the Tennessee Titans, 19-16. After the game, Keenum naturally drew praise from head coach DeMeco Ryans. […]

The Texans have been spoiled by the play of CJ Stroud in his rookie season to a certain extent, but Stroud’s magnificent rookie season is in jeopardy at this point in time due to an injury. The former Ohio State Buckeye has thrown for 20 touchdowns against just five interceptions so far on the year. […]

In a disappointing turn of events, the Houston Texans lost big time to the New York Jets in Week 14 of the 2023 NFL season. This defeat was extra costly for the Texans. They not only suffered a loss in the game but also saw their starting quarterback, CJ Stroud, exit with a concussion. Let’s […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans confirmed that quarterback CJ Stroud will be in the concussion protocol after suffering an injury in their Week 14 game against the New York Jets. Stroud left Sunday’s showdown late into the fourth quarter after sustaining a head injury. He was immediately brought to the locker room and ruled […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans had few words following his team’s 30-6 defeat to the lowly New York Jets on Sunday. The loss was a blow to the team’s playoff hope and morale, one they hope to overcome with just four regular-season games remaining. “Not many positives from me,” Ryans said postgame. “We’ve got […]

Backup quarterbacks have always played a key role in the NFL, but it seems the plethora of quarterback injuries this season has made them even more prominent than ever before. Historically speaking, Earl Morrall was the starting quarterback for the undefeated 1972 Miami Dolphins in nine games in place of Bob Griese. Morrall was also […]

The Houston Texans have authored one of the most remarkable stories in the NFL this season. This is a team that completely cleaned house after a disastrous 2022 season, but after hiring DeMeco Ryans as their head coach and drafting quarterback C.J. Stroud with the No. 2 overall pick, they have become a winning team […]

The Houston Texans suffered a tough loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars in Week 12 of the 2023 NFL season. Despite being just inches away from an overtime opportunity, the Texans fell short, losing 24-21. While several factors contributed to the loss, it is clear that the Texans personnel made several mistakes that ultimately cost them […]

The Houston Texans secured a hard-fought 21-16 victory over the Arizona Cardinals in Week 11 of the NFL season. While the Texans were able to come out on top, the game highlighted some areas of concern for the team moving forward. In this article, we will discuss the biggest concerns for the Texans even after […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud said he is not going to hold back from making throws after tossing three interceptions in the team’s win over the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, comparing himself to Stephen Curry of the Golden State Warriors, and Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans endorsed that mindset for his quarterback. “I love […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud came out of the game in the third quarter with an injury scare but returned almost immediately to lead his team to a Week 11 victory over the Arizona Cardinals. After the game, his head coach DeMeco Ryans explained what happened to his budding superstar signal-caller. “DeMeco Ryans said […]

As the Houston Texans brace themselves for a showdown against the Arizona Cardinals and their elusive two-time Pro Bowl quarterback, Kyler Murray, defensive strategies take center stage. A recent quote from head coach Demeco Ryans unveils the Texans’ tactical approach to contain Murray, who returned from injured reserve just last week. “Cover him twice, rush […]

The Houston Texans take on the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans knows that quarterback Kyler Murray poses a special type of challenge, according to Aaron Wilson of KPRC: “Texans coach DeMeco Ryans on Cardinals quarterback Kyler Murray: ‘We have our hands full. The difference in Kyler is just his speed. He […]

The Houston Texans have arguably one of the best rookie draft classes we’ve seen in years. CJ Stroud looks like the real deal at quarterback, as he’s put up rookie records while taking incredible care of the ball. Will Anderson Jr. is providing pressure off the edge and is getting better every week. Tank Dell […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans was on The Pat McAfee show on ESPN and was asked about Tuesday’s news regarding the suspension of linebacker Denzel Perryman. Ryans spoke openly with McAfee and said that he has been in touch with the defensive player and that it’s a blow to lose him for three games […]

After quickly and firmly establishing himself as one of the top assistant coaches in the NFL in only six seasons with the San Francisco 49ers, DeMeco Ryans has returned to where his NFL journey started. When he took the job to become head coach of the Houston Texans, Ryans would be tasked with building a […]

Houston Texans rookie quarterback CJ Stroud led his team to a statement road win over the Cincinnati Bengals on Sunday, driving them into field goal range as time expired, and he explained how head coach DeMeco Ryan’s mindset helped him throughout the game. “We came in with a belief that we wouldn’t be denied, ” […]

This time the Houston Texans did not get 5 TD passes from rookie sensation C.J. Stroud. Instead, the quarterback took charge after the Cincinnati Bengals tied the score with a late field goal and he led the Texans on a game-winning drive on the road against an opponent expected to contend for the Super Bowl. […]

The Houston Texans picked up a huge 30-27 win over the Cincinnati Bengals to move to 5-4 on the season, and it was a statement win for a team that won just three games a year ago. Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans made a statement in his press conference as well, basically announcing the arrival […]

The Houston Texans won’t be mistaken for a title contender anytime soon, but the play of CJ Stroud, the former Ohio State quarterback, has given the franchise hope. The Texans franchise got a big update on Derek Stingley Jr. recently that could change the balance of power on the team’s defense. Texans GM Nick Caserio […]

The Houston Texans were expected to win over the Carolina Panthers but the unexpected happened. CJ Stroud and Bryce Young’s 2023 NFL Draft quarterback battle finally happened and it went the way of the first overall pick. DeMeco Ryans was not at all pleased after losing to a squad that has not notched a victory […]

There have been plenty of interesting developments over the first month and a half of the NFL season, but one in particular that should be getting even more buzz than it has is the early-season play of Houston Texans rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Stroud was the number two pick in the 2023 NFL Draft, but […]

The Houston Texans are finding their way this season to some victories, even though starting quarterback C.J. Stroud is a rookie. Texans coach DeMeco Ryans has some simple explanations as to why that is, per ESPN. “They want to protect better, you want to play better on defense, you want to play better on special […]

The Houston Texans picked up a 37-17 win in Week 3 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, which is the first victory of quarterback CJ Stroud’s career, and head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke about Stroud’s future after the impressive performance. “Humble young man,” DeMeco Ryans said, via Aaron Rilson of KPRC2. “If he keeps his mindset like […]

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans isn’t worried about rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud. Physically, or otherwise. Stroud’s status for Houston’s Week 2 game against the Indianapolis Colts was a bit up in the air. The Texans listed Stroud as questionable with a shoulder injury during the week, and he was limited at practice on Friday. […]

The Houston Texans want C.J. Stroud to lead them back into a stretch of winning. But head coach DeMeco Ryans and the team know that it’s going to take a lot of time before the second-overall pick feels truly comfortable at the NFL level. Stroud is already held in high regard, as primarily evidenced by […]

The Houston Texans are in for a tough test on the road against the Baltimore Ravens in Week 1 of the NFL season. It will be DeMeco Ryans’ first game as head coach of the Texans, and quarterback CJ Stroud’s NFL debut. Ryans spoke about the challenges that the Ravens present in Week 1. “It’s […]