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Value of Things: By the Numbers

Value of Things: By the Numbers

Mental health is a thing for football fans. Yes, we aren’t actually participating in the game, but for many fans, their week rides at least in part on the outcome of that Sunday’s game. So, for three hours, the dedicated Texans fans is a bundle of nerves. Sure, it makes us feel more alive, but it takes a toll. Every once in awhile you need a palate cleanser that can help settle the soul. This Sunday was one of those days. The contest was literally never in doubt. The closest it ever got was ten points which was a definite...

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Stroud, Texans Rout Cardinals for Sixth Win in a Row

Stroud, Texans Rout Cardinals for Sixth Win in a Row

The Texans have had a lot of different types of games this season. They’ve had the low-scoring thrillers, improbable comebacks, and they’ve had surprise upset performances. But, one thing that eluded the a Texans for the majority of this year was having a complete game. A game where you left feeling good about the offense, defense, and special teams. Today, the Texans had a complete game.

Minus some late-game theatrics from the Arizona Cardinals offense, this was a 60-minute beatdown orchestrated by the Texans. QB CJ Stroud got the celebration started early with a 57-yard catch-and-run touchdown to WR Nico...

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Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals discussion thread

Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals discussion thread

Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. This week, the Texans have a far less daunting challenge ahead of them than they did last week. It’s the Arizona Cardinals who have had a terrible season, coming in without Kyler Murray, Marvin Harrison, Jr., and several of their starters.

That’s the good news. The bad news is they’ve got Jacoby Brisket nee Brisset under center instead; Brisset, if you don’t remember, has historically been Houston Texan kryptonite, and Clete Blakeman is the referee, so this screams “trap game” to me. But the Texans didn’t have the defense in...

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Cardinals at Texans: How to watch, TV schedule, and more

Cardinals at Texans: How to watch, TV schedule, and more

The Texans are hitting their stride and it couldn’t come at a better time. Fortunately, the Arizona Cardinals are not on the same caliber as the Chiefs, Ravens, or Bills. Unfortunately that also stinks of a trap game.

Will you be able to watch the game on Sunday? Well, let’s check jolly old 506 Sports and find out where you’ll be able to watch the game?

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Red: Las Vegas Raiders at Philadelphia Eagles (Announcers: Joe Davis, Greg Olsen; Referee: Clay Martin)
Blue: Cleveland Browns and Chicago Bears (Announcers: Kevin Kugler, Daryl Johnston; Referee: Ron Torbert)
Green: Washington...

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Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals:Running Back Questionable

Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals:Running Back Questionable

The Texans are the hottest team in football, winning eight of their last ten, and somehow it still feels like there’s another level they haven’t reached yet.

Houston marched into Kansas City and took down Patrick Mahomes in a game both teams desperately needed — a win that signals just how far this franchise has come. The offense came out blazing, cooled off for stretches, and then delivered when it mattered most, with Dare Ogunbowale punching in the go-ahead score late.

But once again, the story of this team is the defense. Houston’s unit has been nothing short of dominant,...

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Five good Texans Questions with Revenge of the Birds

Five good Texans Questions with Revenge of the Birds

This Sunday has all the makings of a trap game. The Texans have won five games in a row and most of them over other teams looking to go to the playoffs. These next two games might give you a chance to breathe, but the Texans are still in must win mode. Seth Cox has been doing yeoman work at Revenge of the Birds. The Cardinals are in the same position the Texans were before DeMeco Ryans came to town. Beyond the head coach, quarterback is most important position on the field. That is where our conversation began.

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Houston Texans can’t underestimate familiar foe Jacoby Brissett

Houston Texans can’t underestimate familiar foe Jacoby Brissett

Every Houston Texans fan is well aware of perennial backup QB Jacoby Brissett. His 5–1 record against Houston, earned while playing for the Patriots, Dolphins, and Colts, has long made him a nemesis of the Texans. The Texans must overcome their kryptonite as the playoffs are in arms reach for the first time all season.

Brissett’s most notable win over the Texans came in 2016 as a rookie for the Patriots while subbing in for a suspended Tom Brady. He crushed the Texans 27-0 on national television.

This season, Brissett has a strong 3:1 touchdown to interception ratio, but has...

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Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals: Injury Report

Houston Texans vs. Arizona Cardinals: Injury Report

The Texans are the hottest team in football, winning eight of their last ten, and somehow it still feels like there’s another level they haven’t reached yet.

Houston marched into Kansas City and took down Patrick Mahomes in a game both teams desperately needed — a win that signals just how far this franchise has come. The offense came out blazing, cooled off for stretches, and then delivered when it mattered most, with Dare Ogunbowale punching in the go-ahead score late.

But once again, the story of this team is the defense. Houston’s unit has been nothing short of dominant,...

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Poll: Are the Texans trending up this week?

Poll: Are the Texans trending up this week?

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Texans fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys.

Heading into Week 15, we want to know how you’re feeling after watching the team so far this year. Every week of the season we will ask fans if they are confident the team is headed in the right direction and more of the most pressing questions facing the coming game. Let us know what you think!

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Value of Things: A Cautionary Tale

Value of Things: A Cautionary Tale

The Houston Texans face two of the biggest decisions in the history of their franchise this offseason. C.J. Stroud and Will Anderson will be eligible for extensions. Essentially, they can go down three different roads on both players. With a player like Anderson they will likely go through door number one and give him his extension. That would mean a contract with an AAV likely north of 40 million dollars a season. That would make him the highest paid Texan in history until Stroud gets his deal.

The second road is what I would lovingly call the “kick the can...

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Houston Texans Path to the Playoffs Heading into Week 15

Houston Texans Path to the Playoffs Heading into Week 15

The Houston Texans have won five straight games and for the first time this season own a playoff spot. They made huge strides in their chances since last week’s article. While they’re still one game back from the division lead, Houston has a clear path to maintain a wild card spot through the remainder of the season.

Realistically, Houston can only afford to lose one more game and manage to keep their season alive. That goes for most of the teams in the hunt too. This past week saw the Chiefs and Colts hopes crash drastically while a resurgent Miami...

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Texans Mock Draft: Houston adds Oregon’s A’Mauri Washington to elite defense

Texans Mock Draft: Houston adds Oregon’s A’Mauri Washington to elite defense

The Texans currently boast the best pass rush and overall defense in the entire NFL through 14 weeks. Head coach DeMeco Ryans has done another incredible job building this unit to the strength of the team and it’s starting to look like something that could be the identity of this franchise for years to come.

But what if it could get even better?

In a new mock draft by the great Field Yates of ESPN, he has the Texans selecting massive Oregon defensive tackle A’Mauri Washington with the 22nd overall pick.

*‘‘While it seems like the NFL’s top scoring defense...

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