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Is CJ Stroud's fresh cut a symbolic fresh start? Why the 2026 salary cap puts pressure on Houston's competitive window.

Examining how Houston would've fared against the Broncos & Seattle (had they advanced), if the CJ-hate is rooted in audience size, and the implications of coaching changes around the league.

Examining GM Nick Caserio's vague, evasive, and sometimes contentious press conference and trying to understand if the Texans front office really understands what it takes to break through their Divisional ceiling.

After a terrible game in Pittsburgh, CJ Stroud's followup performance in New England now raises even more questions about the viability of Houston's franchise quarterback. The defense was not without blame as Drake Maye was able to make game-winning plays in the clutch, but all eyes are on Houston's offense as the team enters another offseason wondering what could've been.

For the 3rd straight year, Houston advances to the Divisional Round but, standing in their way between them and their first ever AFC Conference game is the New England Patriots. Will the Texans defense bring the swarm mentality into Foxborough and continue the magical run one step closer to their dreams of a Super Bowl?

The Texans defense swarmed, their running backs carved up the Steelers, all while Stroud had one of the most head-scratching games of his young career.

The Texans enter the playoffs riding a 9 game win streak but face a tough Steelers team on the road. What needs to break Houston's way to grab their first road playoff victory?

In a game that encapsulated Houston's season, it wasn't pretty but fittingly ended on a defensive turnover and score. The Texans on Tap crew give their season grades and the big picture implications of the 2025 regular season as the Texans await their playoff opponent.

The Texans look to take care of business against the spiraling Colts to put an exclamation mark on the season, secure their 9th win in a row, but what will Indy have to say about it in the season finale?

After a red-hot start to the game, the Texans offense struggled to do anything right but, as is their trademark, the defense held the Chargers to just 16 points as Houston clinches their 3rd straight playoff berth after starting the season 0-3.

Can Houston steal a victory on the road in Los Angeles to secure their 8th straight win and stay in the hunt for the Division?

The Texans narrowly avoid disaster and defeat the Raiders. Was Sunday just a rough day at the office or are there bigger, underlying issues that haunt this team down the road?

Houston's positioned to take advantage of another floundering team in the Raiders with the opportunity to extend the Texans win-streak to seven games. What stands in their way and how much does the loss of Tim Settle and Mario Edwards set back their defense?

Even with Woody Marks going down with an injury early, Houston cruises to an easy 20 point blowout win over Arizona to improve to 9-5 on the season. What does this incredible season turnaround say about Houston?

Will the Texans have a KC hangover or be ready to feast on roasted red birds? The streaking 8-5 Texans host to flailing Cardinals in what should be an ideal opportunity to get their offense right. The real question is, will they?