Battle Red Blog
The Texans have dropped their first two games of the 2025 season, and are looking to bounce back against a beatable Jaguars team in Jacksonville.
One thing the Jaguars did well this offseason, was adding talent around their franchise quarterback Trevor Lawrence, and Houston may have their hands full. Wide receiver Brian Thomas Jr. has elite potential, they drafted Travis Hunter in the first-round and have a dynamic running back in Travis Etienne. Not to mention the underrated signing of Dyami Brown, in free agency, who has been one of Lawrence’s favorite targets.
As far as their defense goes, that is where Houston will look to take advantage. They have one of the top pass-rushers in the league in Josh Allen, but their secondary remains weak, and the offense must capitalize.
Here is a look at the final injury report:
-CB Kamari Lassiter (Knee)
-S Jalen Pitre (Rib)
-WR Christian Kirk (Hamstring)
-WR Braxton Berrios (Hamstring)
-DL Darrell Taylor (Hip)
-C Jake Andrews (Ankle)
-CB Jaylin Smith (Hamstring) OUT
Houston has been without several starters throughout the beginning of this season, and are now set to get two important pieces back, in center Jake Andrews, along with wide receiver Christian Kirk.
Getting Kirk back is going to be massive for a Houston offense that has been struggling mightily. Being able to depend on someone outside of Nico Collins will be good for C.J. Stroud, who has looked off overall.
The Texans have an opportunity this weekend to turn things around, and potentially save their season.
