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    <title>Texans Insider Podcast</title>
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    <description>Texans Insider is a Houston Chronicle podcast covering the Houston Texans football team, hosted by Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander. Tune in every week for game analysis and insight. Listen here for Jonathan's exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of the players and coaches on the Houston NFL team. This podcast is made possible by the support of Houston Chronicle subscribers. Want more great Texans coverage? Subscribe at HoustonChronicle.com/subscribe, and sign up for the Texans Insider newsletter Houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/Texans-Insider.</description>
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    <itunes:summary>Texans Insider is a Houston Chronicle podcast covering the Houston Texans football team, hosted by Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander. Tune in every week for game analysis and insight. Listen here for Jonathan's exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of the players and coaches on the Houston NFL team. This podcast is made possible by the support of Houston Chronicle subscribers. Want more great Texans coverage? Subscribe at HoustonChronicle.com/subscribe, and sign up for the Texans Insider newsletter Houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/Texans-Insider.</itunes:summary>
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      <![CDATA[<p>Texans Insider is a Houston Chronicle podcast covering the Houston Texans football team, hosted by Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander. Tune in every week for game analysis and insight. Listen here for Jonathan's exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of the players and coaches on the Houston NFL team. This podcast is made possible by the support of Houston Chronicle subscribers. Want more great Texans coverage? Subscribe at <a href="http://houstonchronicle.com/subscribe">HoustonChronicle.com/subscribe</a>, and sign up for the Texans Insider newsletter <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/texans-insider/">Houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/Texans-Insider</a>.</p>]]>
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      <itunes:email>fatima.farha@houstonchronicle.com</itunes:email>
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      <title>Can Texans finally get past divisional round? What's the scouting report on Patriots?</title>
      <description>The Houston Texans face the New England Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT.  If they win, it will be their first appearance in the AFC Championship game in franchise history. The Houston Chronicle's  Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss. 

And later,  Alexander is joined by Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Nicole Yang to discuss the Patriots.

Host: 


  Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat writer for Houston Chronicle


Guest: 


  Sam Warren, Pro Sports trending reporter for Houston Chronicle

  Nicole Yang, Patriots beat writer for Boston Globe


Further reading: 


  He lost his best friend misdseason and started 0-3. How DeMeco Ryans made Texans title contenders. 

  Why NFL players love smelling salts.  'An adrenaline kick-start.'

  
'Crazy.' 'Lunatic.' How the Texans describe hard-hitting cornerback Kamari Lassiter





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      <pubDate>Sat, 17 Jan 2026 14:09:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Texans face the New England Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT.  If they win, it will be their first appearance in the AFC Championship game in franchise history. The Houston Chronicle's  Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss. 

And later,  Alexander is joined by Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Nicole Yang to discuss the Patriots.

Host: 


  Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat writer for Houston Chronicle


Guest: 


  Sam Warren, Pro Sports trending reporter for Houston Chronicle

  Nicole Yang, Patriots beat writer for Boston Globe


Further reading: 


  He lost his best friend misdseason and started 0-3. How DeMeco Ryans made Texans title contenders. 

  Why NFL players love smelling salts.  'An adrenaline kick-start.'

  
'Crazy.' 'Lunatic.' How the Texans describe hard-hitting cornerback Kamari Lassiter





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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Texans face the New England Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT.  If they win, it will be their first appearance in the AFC Championship game in franchise history. The Houston Chronicle's  Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss. </p>
<p>And later,  Alexander is joined by Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Nicole Yang to discuss the Patriots.</p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat writer for Houston Chronicle</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Guest</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>Sam Warren, Pro Sports trending reporter for Houston Chronicle</li>
  <li>Nicole Yang, Patriots beat writer for Boston Globe</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Further reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/demeco-ryans-afc-playoffs-patriots-21297466.php">He lost his best friend misdseason and started 0-3. How DeMeco Ryans made Texans title contenders. </a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/smelling-salts-jalen-pitre-nfl-21295529.php">Why NFL players love smelling salts.  'An adrenaline kick-start.'</a></li>
  <li>
<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/kamari-lassiter-texans-patriots-afc-playoff-21297467.php">'Crazy.' 'Lunatic.' How the Texans describe hard-hitting cornerback Kamari Lassiter</a>

</li>
</ul>
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      <title>Can Texans beat Steelers in playoffs? Are they capable of advancing to the Super Bowl?</title>
      <description>The Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card round of the playoffs. It is their first time in franchise history playing a road game in the wild card round. Can they continue their stellar play. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander

Guest: Sam Warren

Further reading: 


  How texts from J.J. Watt to Will Anderson Jr. helped the Texans star have a career year

  10 awards for Houston Texans and what they taught us about them heading into playoffs

  Texans defense was exposed deep again. Can they fix it in playoffs vs. Steelers?


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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card round of the playoffs. It is their first time in franchise history playing a road game in the wild card round. Can they continue their stellar play. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander

Guest: Sam Warren

Further reading: 


  How texts from J.J. Watt to Will Anderson Jr. helped the Texans star have a career year

  10 awards for Houston Texans and what they taught us about them heading into playoffs

  Texans defense was exposed deep again. Can they fix it in playoffs vs. Steelers?


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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card round of the playoffs. It is their first time in franchise history playing a road game in the wild card round. Can they continue their stellar play. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss. </p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: Jonathan M. Alexander</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong>: Sam Warren</p>
<p><strong>Further reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-jj-watt-will-anderson-jr-afc-playoffs-21281141.php">How texts from J.J. Watt to Will Anderson Jr. helped the Texans star have a career year</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/2025-season-awards-will-anderson-jr-houston-21278175.php">10 awards for Houston Texans and what they taught us about them heading into playoffs</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-pass-defense-dk-metcalf-steelers-21278709.php">Texans defense was exposed deep again. Can they fix it in playoffs vs. Steelers?</a></li>
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      <title>The Texans' defense is ticked off. Will they shut down the Raiders?</title>
      <description>The Houston Texans have now won six consecutive games and are in prime position to make their third consecutive playoff appearance. 

But last week, they gave up 20 points to the Arizona Cardinals in an uncharacteristic performance from the defense. 

Can they shut down the struggling the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday? 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter

Background reading: 


  Why Jalen Pitre is one of the most important players on the Texans' No. 1 defense

  What's next for Jawhar Jordan? A Tank Dell return? JJ Watt? | Mailbag

  Why being good isn't good enough for Houston Texans' defense


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      <pubDate>Sat, 20 Dec 2025 11:01:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Houston Texans have now won six consecutive games and are in prime position to make their third consecutive playoff appearance. 

But last week, they gave up 20 points to the Arizona Cardinals in an uncharacteristic performance from the defense. 

Can they shut down the struggling the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday? 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter

Background reading: 


  Why Jalen Pitre is one of the most important players on the Texans' No. 1 defense

  What's next for Jawhar Jordan? A Tank Dell return? JJ Watt? | Mailbag

  Why being good isn't good enough for Houston Texans' defense


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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Texans have now won six consecutive games and are in prime position to make their third consecutive playoff appearance. </p>
<p>But last week, they gave up 20 points to the Arizona Cardinals in an uncharacteristic performance from the defense. </p>
<p>Can they shut down the struggling the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday? </p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong>: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter</p>
<p><strong>Background reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/jalen-pitre-texans-defense-21248809.php">Why Jalen Pitre is one of the most important players on the Texans' No. 1 defense</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/mailbag-jawhar-jordan-tank-dell-injury-21244451.php">What's next for Jawhar Jordan? A Tank Dell return? JJ Watt? | Mailbag</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-defense-las-vegas-raiders-21248709.php">Why being good isn't good enough for Houston Texans' defense</a></li>
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      <title>Can the Texans get over the hump and take down the Chiefs?</title>
      <description>The Houston Texans (7-5) face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) on Sunday Night Football in what will be one of the biggest regular season games in franchise history. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider (@jonmalexander)

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter (@samwarren_3)

Background reading: 


  
Marshawn Kneeland's death exposed gaps in NFL's mental health efforts


  Warm Skin, Vaseline and latex gloves. How Houston Texans plan to keep warm in KC's cold weather

  
Texans lose key defensive starter to season-ending foot injury ahead of Chiefs game


  
Chiefs and their blitzes will be true test if Houston Texans' offensive line is fixed






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      <pubDate>Sun, 07 Dec 2025 00:47:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Houston Texans (7-5) face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) on Sunday Night Football in what will be one of the biggest regular season games in franchise history. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider (@jonmalexander)

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter (@samwarren_3)

Background reading: 


  
Marshawn Kneeland's death exposed gaps in NFL's mental health efforts


  Warm Skin, Vaseline and latex gloves. How Houston Texans plan to keep warm in KC's cold weather

  
Texans lose key defensive starter to season-ending foot injury ahead of Chiefs game


  
Chiefs and their blitzes will be true test if Houston Texans' offensive line is fixed






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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Texans (7-5) face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) on Sunday Night Football in what will be one of the biggest regular season games in franchise history. </p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider (<a href="x.com/jonmalexander">@jonmalexander</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong>: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter (<a href="x.com/samwarren_3">@samwarren_3</a>)</p>
<p><strong>Background reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>
<strong></strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/nfl-mental-health-braden-smith-21223942.php"><strong>Marshawn Kneeland's death exposed gaps in NFL's mental health efforts</strong></a><strong></strong>
</li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/weather-temperatures-kansas-city-chiefs-21221900.php"><strong>Warm Skin, Vaseline and latex gloves. How Houston Texans plan to keep warm in KC's cold weather</strong></a></li>
  <li>
<strong></strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/tim-settle-foot-injury-surgery-21223804.php"><strong>Texans lose key defensive starter to season-ending foot injury ahead of Chiefs game</strong></a>
</li>
  <li>
<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/texans-offensive-line-chiefs-21220548.php"><strong>Chiefs and their blitzes will be true test if Houston Texans' offensive line is fixed</strong></a>



</li>
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      <title>Previewing the Texans' Week 11 game against the Titans</title>
      <description>The Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. The Texans need a win to stay in the playoff hunt? Can they do it?

It'll take another solid performance from backup quarterback Davis Mills. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle Pro Sports Trending reporter

Background reading: 


  
Texans vs. Titans: C.J. Stroud's health, Danielle Hunter's dominance and Sunday's biggest challenge








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      <pubDate>Sun, 16 Nov 2025 05:40:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. The Texans need a win to stay in the playoff hunt? Can they do it?

It'll take another solid performance from backup quarterback Davis Mills. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle Pro Sports Trending reporter

Background reading: 


  
Texans vs. Titans: C.J. Stroud's health, Danielle Hunter's dominance and Sunday's biggest challenge








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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. The Texans need a win to stay in the playoff hunt? Can they do it?</p>
<p>It'll take another solid performance from backup quarterback Davis Mills. </p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle Texans Insider</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong>: Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle Pro Sports Trending reporter</p>
<p><strong>Background reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>
<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-danielle-hunter-titans-21172086.php"><strong>Texans vs. Titans: C.J. Stroud's health, Danielle Hunter's dominance and Sunday's biggest challenge</strong></a><br>




</li>
</ul>
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      <title>C.J. Stroud is out, Davis Mills is in. So what's next for the Texans in Week 10?</title>
      <description>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong vs. the Broncos, and how the Texans can defeat the Jaguars on Sunday. 



Host:


  Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider, (@jonmalexander)


Guests:


  Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter, (@samwarren_3)

  Davis Mills, Texans QB


Producers: 


  Rachel Crocker

  Jeremy Mims


Background reading: 


  Texans had interest in Jets RB Breece Hall at the trade deadline

  Inside Davis Mills' wild journey to starting at QB for the Texans --- again




Photo by Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle staff photographer. 
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      <pubDate>Sat, 08 Nov 2025 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong vs. the Broncos, and how the Texans can defeat the Jaguars on Sunday. 



Host:


  Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider, (@jonmalexander)


Guests:


  Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter, (@samwarren_3)

  Davis Mills, Texans QB


Producers: 


  Rachel Crocker

  Jeremy Mims


Background reading: 


  Texans had interest in Jets RB Breece Hall at the trade deadline

  Inside Davis Mills' wild journey to starting at QB for the Texans --- again




Photo by Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle staff photographer. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong vs. the Broncos, and how the Texans can defeat the Jaguars on Sunday. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider, (@jonmalexander)</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Guests</strong>:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter, (@samwarren_3)</li>
  <li>Davis Mills, Texans QB</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Producers</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>Rachel Crocker</li>
  <li>Jeremy Mims</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Background reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/breece-hall-houston-trade-deadline-21131288.php?t=fc8921a2b4">Texans had interest in Jets RB Breece Hall at the trade deadline</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/davis-mills-cj-stroud-starter-21144033.php?t=0880842723">Inside Davis Mills' wild journey to starting at QB for the Texans --- again</a></li>
<p><br></p>
</ul>
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      <title>Can the Texans defeat the Denver Broncos at home and get back to .500?</title>
      <description>The Houston Chronicle's Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander talks with Sam Warren about Sunday's matchup between the Texans and the Denver Broncos, and whether they believe it's possible the Texans will win. They also break down what went right last week against the 49ers. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter

Background reading: 


  Pregame prayers, text chains and support groups: The angst and excitement of being an NFL mom

  
'Houston No. 57 has reported as eligible.' How Blake Fisher and jumbo set are pushing Texans









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      <pubDate>Sat, 01 Nov 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Chronicle's Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander talks with Sam Warren about Sunday's matchup between the Texans and the Denver Broncos, and whether they believe it's possible the Texans will win. They also break down what went right last week against the 49ers. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter

Background reading: 


  Pregame prayers, text chains and support groups: The angst and excitement of being an NFL mom

  
'Houston No. 57 has reported as eligible.' How Blake Fisher and jumbo set are pushing Texans









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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Chronicle's Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander talks with Sam Warren about Sunday's matchup between the Texans and the Denver Broncos, and whether they believe it's possible the Texans will win. They also break down what went right last week against the 49ers. </p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider</p>
<p><strong>Guest</strong>: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter</p>
<p><strong>Background reading: </strong></p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/players-moms-group-texts-support-21129024.php"><strong>Pregame prayers, text chains and support groups: The angst and excitement of being an NFL mom</strong></a></li>
  <li>
<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-blake-fisher-jumbo-set-21129185.php"><strong>'Houston No. 57 has reported as eligible.' How Blake Fisher and jumbo set are pushing Texans</strong></a>

</li>
</ul>
<p><br></p>
<p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/players-moms-group-texts-support-21129024.php">
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      <title>How the outcome of Sunday's game vs. the 49ers could affect the Texans' season</title>
      <description>After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football. 

It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium. 

It's a game that could make or break the Texans season. 

The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider 

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending Reporter 

Producers: Rachel Crocker and Jeremy Mims of Pirate Audio

Background reading: 


  Alexander: DeMeco Ryans must admit the obvious: This Texans team lacks talent to go far


  Analysis: Houston Texans look more like pretenders than contenders vs. Seattle Seahawks


  Film review: Missed throws, wrong routes and poor play calls


  Mailbag: How to assess Nick Caserio's performance as Texans' GM. Is Nick Caley's seat hot?



Subscribe to the Houston Chronicle to get all the latest Texans, Rockets, Astros and college sports news. Also, subscribe to this podcast on Apple and Spotify. 

Follow Jonathan M. Alexander on X at @jonmalexander, and @jonmalexander_ on IG and Tiktok.

Follow Sam Warren on social media at @samwarren_3. 





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      <pubDate>Fri, 24 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a830bb3a-b089-11f0-b2ec-1374e6f90207/image/fe80a48cfbb68e749c96df79e035abcd.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football. 

It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium. 

It's a game that could make or break the Texans season. 

The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston. 

Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider 

Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending Reporter 

Producers: Rachel Crocker and Jeremy Mims of Pirate Audio

Background reading: 


  Alexander: DeMeco Ryans must admit the obvious: This Texans team lacks talent to go far


  Analysis: Houston Texans look more like pretenders than contenders vs. Seattle Seahawks


  Film review: Missed throws, wrong routes and poor play calls


  Mailbag: How to assess Nick Caserio's performance as Texans' GM. Is Nick Caley's seat hot?



Subscribe to the Houston Chronicle to get all the latest Texans, Rockets, Astros and college sports news. Also, subscribe to this podcast on Apple and Spotify. 

Follow Jonathan M. Alexander on X at @jonmalexander, and @jonmalexander_ on IG and Tiktok.

Follow Sam Warren on social media at @samwarren_3. 





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        <![CDATA[<p>After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football. </p>
<p>It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium. </p>
<p>It's a game that could make or break the Texans season. </p>
<p>The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston. </p>
<p>Host: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/jonathan-alexander/">Jonathan M. Alexander</a>, Texans Insider </p>
<p>Guest: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/sam-warren/">Sam Warren</a>, Pro Sports Trending Reporter </p>
<p>Producers: Rachel Crocker and Jeremy Mims of Pirate Audio</p>
<p>Background reading: </p>
<ul>
  <li>Alexander: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/demeco-ryans-talent-nfl-trade-deadline-21114157.php">DeMeco Ryans must admit the obvious: This Texans team lacks talent to go far</a>
</li>
  <li>Analysis: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-seahawks-game-loss-offense-21109579.php">Houston Texans look more like pretenders than contenders vs. Seattle Seahawks</a>
</li>
  <li>Film review: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-nick-caley-cj-stroud-offense-21111642.php">Missed throws, wrong routes and poor play calls</a>
</li>
  <li>Mailbag: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/nick-caserio-job-performance-draft-21112324.php">How to assess Nick Caserio's performance as Texans' GM. Is Nick Caley's seat hot?</a>
</li>
</ul>
<p>Subscribe to the <a href="https://subscription.houstonchronicle.com/checkout/1913/3861?origin=googleads?utm_source=marketing&amp;utm_medium=google&amp;utm_campaign=direct_acquisition&amp;utm_content=branded&amp;source=google&amp;medium=paid&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19646636524&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACu6XSdrjfh3A-qrORlgfMSUrIpol&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEv9kF8hC7h4afKRxp06VusdDZIegymWrDhLpgqpMTNSxyb1gq9Me2RoClfcQAvD_BwE">Houston Chronicle</a> to get all the latest Texans, Rockets, Astros and college sports news. Also, subscribe to this podcast on Apple and Spotify. </p>
<p>Follow Jonathan M. Alexander on X at <a href="https://subscription.houstonchronicle.com/checkout/1913/3861?origin=googleads?utm_source=marketing&amp;utm_medium=google&amp;utm_campaign=direct_acquisition&amp;utm_content=branded&amp;source=google&amp;medium=paid&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gad_campaignid=19646636524&amp;gbraid=0AAAAACu6XSdrjfh3A-qrORlgfMSUrIpol&amp;gclid=CjwKCAjwpOfHBhAxEiwAm1SwEv9kF8hC7h4afKRxp06VusdDZIegymWrDhLpgqpMTNSxyb1gq9Me2RoClfcQAvD_BwE">@jonmalexander</a>, and @jonmalexander_ on IG and Tiktok.</p>
<p>Follow Sam Warren on social media at <a href="https://x.com/samwarren_3">@samwarren_3</a>. 
</p>
<p><br></p>
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      <itunes:duration>1359</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The motivation behind Xavier Hutchinson's desire to be great</title>
      <description>Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who is in his third season with the team, has started to see more playing time as a receiver because of the offseason improvements he made.  Hutchinson is motivated by his older brother Quinton, who taught him all he knows, but is also currently in prison for a parole violation. Hutchinson goes in depth about his story, his path and his motivation. 



Background reading:


  Motivated to make his brother proud, Xavier Hutchinson becoming a needed weapon for Houston Texans


Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle

Producers: Rachel Crocker, Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio



Subscribe today at https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Oct 2025 20:32:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d5077010-ae98-11f0-814e-73031ac09a06/image/cf6bf481024285e39acaed320cab073d.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who is in his third season with the team, has started to see more playing time as a receiver because of the offseason improvements he made.  Hutchinson is motivated by his older brother Quinton, who taught him all he knows, but is also currently in prison for a parole violation. Hutchinson goes in depth about his story, his path and his motivation. 



Background reading:


  Motivated to make his brother proud, Xavier Hutchinson becoming a needed weapon for Houston Texans


Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle

Producers: Rachel Crocker, Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio



Subscribe today at https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Texans wide receiver <strong>Xavier Hutchinson</strong>, who is in his third season with the team, has started to see more playing time as a receiver because of the offseason improvements he made.  Hutchinson is motivated by his older brother Quinton, who taught him all he knows, but is also currently in prison for a parole violation. Hutchinson goes in depth about his story, his path and his motivation. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p><strong>Background reading</strong>:</p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/xavier-hutchinson-houston-brother-journey-21107627.php">Motivated to make his brother proud, Xavier Hutchinson becoming a needed weapon for Houston Texans</a></li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle</p>
<p><strong>Producers</strong>: Rachel Crocker, Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio</p>
<p><br></p>
<p><strong>Subscribe today</strong> at <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>998</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Previewing the Houston Texans MNF game against the Seattle Seahawks</title>
      <description>The Texans will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. It'll be a big test for Houston (2-3), which is coming off its bye week. Seattle is 4-2 and has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. 

Chronicle journalists Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren sit down to discuss whether the Texans are actually improving, and are later joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the game between the Seahawks and Texans.

Host: 


  
Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle


Guests: 


  
Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter for The Houston Chronicle



  
Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks beat reporter for The Athletic, and author of "The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks."


Producers:


  Rachel Crocker, Pirate Audio

  Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio


Background reading: 


  The Houston Texans want to establish the run. But can they do it against the Seattle Seahawks?

  Houston Texans' rookies rested, reset during off week with eye on making greater contributions




Subscribe today at https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 






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      <pubDate>Sat, 18 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/7951b242-abc5-11f0-9d0c-8f30366c7c8b/image/f033f417dc03d20e1fbb9f516a525dc8.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Texans will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. It'll be a big test for Houston (2-3), which is coming off its bye week. Seattle is 4-2 and has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. 

Chronicle journalists Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren sit down to discuss whether the Texans are actually improving, and are later joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the game between the Seahawks and Texans.

Host: 


  
Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle


Guests: 


  
Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter for The Houston Chronicle



  
Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks beat reporter for The Athletic, and author of "The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks."


Producers:


  Rachel Crocker, Pirate Audio

  Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio


Background reading: 


  The Houston Texans want to establish the run. But can they do it against the Seattle Seahawks?

  Houston Texans' rookies rested, reset during off week with eye on making greater contributions




Subscribe today at https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. 






Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Texans will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. It'll be a big test for Houston (2-3), which is coming off its bye week. Seattle is 4-2 and has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. </p>
<p>Chronicle journalists <strong>Jonathan M. Alexander</strong> and <strong>Sam Warren</strong> sit down to discuss whether the Texans are actually improving, and are later joined by The Athletic's <strong>Michael-Shawn Dugar</strong> to preview the game between the Seahawks and Texans.</p>
<p><strong>Host</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>
<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/jonathan-alexander/">Jonathan M. Alexander</a>, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Guests</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>
<a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/sam-warren/">Sam Warren</a>, Pro Sports Trending reporter for The Houston Chronicle</li>
</ul>
<ul>
  <li>
<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/author/michael-shawn-dugar/">Michael-Shawn Dugar</a>, Seahawks beat reporter for The Athletic, and author of "The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks."</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Producers</strong>:</p>
<ul>
  <li>Rachel Crocker, Pirate Audio</li>
  <li>Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Background reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/nick-chubb-seahawks-woody-marks-21103654.php">The Houston Texans want to establish the run. But can they do it against the Seattle Seahawks?</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/jayden-higgins-jaylin-noel-woody-marks-21099847.php">Houston Texans' rookies rested, reset during off week with eye on making greater contributions</a></li>
<p><br></p>
</ul>
<p>Subscribe today at <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/</a> or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>

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      <title>Evaluating the 2-3 Houston Texans at the bye week after win over Ravens</title>
      <description>Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Trending Pro Sports reporter Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans' 2-3 start, their blowout win over the Ravens, and whether this recent success can continue. 



Background reading: 


  Four things the Texans must focus on to keep their win streak alive

  The Texans changed the narrative after decisive win over the Ravens

  What GM Nick Caserio had to say at his bye week press conference


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</description>
      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 13:44:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e286d3e4-a44c-11f0-b686-7f655a06f2ae/image/f033f417dc03d20e1fbb9f516a525dc8.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Trending Pro Sports reporter Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans' 2-3 start, their blowout win over the Ravens, and whether this recent success can continue. 



Background reading: 


  Four things the Texans must focus on to keep their win streak alive

  The Texans changed the narrative after decisive win over the Ravens

  What GM Nick Caserio had to say at his bye week press conference


Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Trending Pro Sports reporter Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans' 2-3 start, their blowout win over the Ravens, and whether this recent success can continue. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p>Background reading: </p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/demeco-bye-week-cj-stroud-21086272.php">Four things the Texans must focus on to keep their win streak alive</a></li>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-playoff-ravens-cj-stroud-21079212.php">The Texans changed the narrative after decisive win over the Ravens</a></li>
  <li><a href="What%20Texans%20GM%20Nick%20Caserio%20had%20to%20say%20on%202-3%20start,%20C.J.%20Stroud,%20Nick%20Caley%20and%20injuries">What GM Nick Caserio had to say at his bye week press conference</a></li>
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      <itunes:duration>1359</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Bonus episode: How rookie Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed on offense</title>
      <link>https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/</link>
      <description>Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander goes behind the scenes of his Sunday feature on rookie running back Woody Marks, his background, and how he became the spark the Texans needed on offense. Alexander speaks with Marks, his mother, C.J. Stroud, and several of his other teammates about Marks. 


  Background reading: How Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed to jumpstart their offense.


For more information on today's episode : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple or Spotify. 
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      <pubDate>Sun, 05 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:title>How rookie Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed on offense</itunes:title>
      <itunes:episodeType>bonus</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/2557d9cc-a09f-11f0-93e6-8ba4c4a8ebcb/image/f033f417dc03d20e1fbb9f516a525dc8.jpeg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander goes behind the scenes of his Sunday feature on rookie running back Woody Marks, his background, and how he became the spark the Texans needed on offense. Alexander speaks with Marks, his mother, C.J. Stroud, and several of his other teammates about Marks. 


  Background reading: How Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed to jumpstart their offense.


For more information on today's episode : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple or Spotify. 
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Texans Insider <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/jonathan-alexander/">Jonathan M. Alexander</a> goes behind the scenes of his Sunday feature on rookie running back Woody Marks, his background, and how he became the spark the Texans needed on offense. Alexander speaks with Marks, his mother, C.J. Stroud, and several of his other teammates about Marks. </p>
<ul>
  <li>Background reading: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/woody-marks-rookie-running-back-21079142.php">How Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed to jumpstart their offense</a>.</li>
</ul>
<p>For more information on today's episode : <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/">https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/</a> or on <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/texans-insider-podcast/id1714523657">Apple</a> or <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/53w62Mw9TCrqBrk4dojsyP">Spotify</a>. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>941</itunes:duration>
      <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit>
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      <title>What's going on with Baltimore Ravens? Ravens insider Giana Han explains.</title>
      <description>Houston Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander speaks with Baltimore Banner Ravens beat reporter Giana Han about the Ravens' vast injury list, including Lamar Jackson, and what she expects in Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Texans. 



Guests: 


  
Giana Han, Ravens beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner

  Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle


Background reading: 


  Lamar Jackson is 'out.' Why this is the Texans' best chance to defeat the Ravens


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      <pubDate>Sat, 04 Oct 2025 10:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander speaks with Baltimore Banner Ravens beat reporter Giana Han about the Ravens' vast injury list, including Lamar Jackson, and what she expects in Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Texans. 



Guests: 


  
Giana Han, Ravens beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner

  Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle


Background reading: 


  Lamar Jackson is 'out.' Why this is the Texans' best chance to defeat the Ravens


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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Texans Insider <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/author/jonathan-alexander/">Jonathan M. Alexander</a> speaks with Baltimore Banner Ravens beat reporter Giana Han about the Ravens' vast injury list, including Lamar Jackson, and what she expects in Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Texans. </p>
<p><br></p>
<p><strong>Guests</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li>
<a href="https://x.com/giana_jade">Giana Han</a>, Ravens beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner</li>
  <li>Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Background reading</strong>: </p>
<ul>
  <li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/ravens-lamar-jackson-fantasy-football-21079172.php">Lamar Jackson is 'out.' Why this is the Texans' best chance to defeat the Ravens</a></li>
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      <title>The Texans offense finally came alive against the Titans. Can they keep it up?</title>
      <description>Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Pro Sports Trending reporter Sam Warren discuss the Texans win over the Titans and whether they can sustain their explosion on offense.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 15:30:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Pro Sports Trending reporter Sam Warren discuss the Texans win over the Titans and whether they can sustain their explosion on offense.


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Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Pro Sports Trending reporter Sam Warren discuss the Texans win over the Titans and whether they can sustain their explosion on offense.<br>

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      <itunes:duration>1248</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Texans lose third consecutive game. Is their season over?</title>
      <description>Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the things that continue to go wrong for the Texans after their latest loss to the Jaguars and whether it can be fixed.


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      <pubDate>Tue, 23 Sep 2025 14:44:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <itunes:summary>Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the things that continue to go wrong for the Texans after their latest loss to the Jaguars and whether it can be fixed.


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        <![CDATA[<p>Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the things that continue to go wrong for the Texans after their latest loss to the Jaguars and whether it can be fixed.

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      <itunes:duration>1776</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What went wrong in the Texans’ 20-19 loss to the Bucs on Monday night.</title>
      <description>Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss who was at fault and where Houston goes from here after dropping their second game


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      <pubDate>Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:22:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss who was at fault and where Houston goes from here after dropping their second game


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        <![CDATA[<p>
Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss who was at fault and where Houston goes from here after dropping their second game<br>

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      <itunes:duration>1706</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How the Texans can rebound from the season-opening loss to the Rams</title>
      <description>The Houston Texans lost their opening game to the Rams 14-9. Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the loss and how the Texans can rebound against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 15:09:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Texans lost their opening game to the Rams 14-9. Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the loss and how the Texans can rebound against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.
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The Houston Texans lost their opening game to the Rams 14-9. Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the loss and how the Texans can rebound against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1217</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Could the Houston Texans seek public funding to build a new stadium?</title>
      <description>Houston Chronicle Texans insider Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by investigative reporter Dylan McGuinness to discuss their reporting in their latest story on the Texans exploring what it would take to build a new stadium, and how all of this came to be.
 
For background reading:
 
+ Exclusive: Houston Texans may seek public money to build new football stadium
+ Why is Harris County on the hook for maintaining the Texans’ stadium? The answer lies in the Astrodome
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      <pubDate>Fri, 21 Feb 2025 19:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Chronicle Texans insider Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by investigative reporter Dylan McGuinness to discuss their reporting in their latest story on the Texans exploring what it would take to build a new stadium, and how all of this came to be.
 
For background reading:
 
+ Exclusive: Houston Texans may seek public money to build new football stadium
+ Why is Harris County on the hook for maintaining the Texans’ stadium? The answer lies in the Astrodome
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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Chronicle Texans insider Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by investigative reporter Dylan McGuinness to discuss their reporting in their latest story on the Texans exploring what it would take to build a new stadium, and how all of this came to be.</p><p> </p><p>For background reading:</p><p> </p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/texans-stadium-nrg-football-rodeo-20106574.php"><strong>Exclusive: Houston Texans may seek public money to build new football stadium</strong></a></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/investigations/article/texans-nrg-stadium-harris-county-costs-19961770.php"><strong>Why is Harris County on the hook for maintaining the Texans’ stadium? The answer lies in the Astrodome</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Who should the Houston Texans hire as the next offensive coordinator?</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talk about the Texans decision to move on from Bobby Slowik, and discuss who they should hire as the next play-caller.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Jan 2025 17:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talk about the Texans decision to move on from Bobby Slowik, and discuss who they should hire as the next play-caller.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talk about the Texans decision to move on from Bobby Slowik, and discuss who they should hire as the next play-caller.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1087</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Are the Houston Texans good enough to upset the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round?</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers, why it went well, and look ahead at their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss whether the Texans can pull off the upset.
 
Further reading:
 
+ Why the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are the best matchup for the Houston Texans
+ How C.J. Stroud's miraculous plays sparked Texans to playoff win over Chargers. 'C.J.'s a baller'
+ DeMeco Ryans praises unsung heroes in win over Chargers. 'Everybody who suits up is our best player'
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Jan 2025 15:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers, why it went well, and look ahead at their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss whether the Texans can pull off the upset.
 
Further reading:
 
+ Why the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are the best matchup for the Houston Texans
+ How C.J. Stroud's miraculous plays sparked Texans to playoff win over Chargers. 'C.J.'s a baller'
+ DeMeco Ryans praises unsung heroes in win over Chargers. 'Everybody who suits up is our best player'
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers, why it went well, and look ahead at their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss whether the Texans can pull off the upset.</p><p> </p><p>Further reading:</p><p> </p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/chiefs-favorable-matchup-afc-divisional-20031424.php"><strong>Why the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are the best matchup for the Houston Texans</strong></a></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-playoffs-chargers-wildcard-20028921.php"><strong>How C.J. Stroud's miraculous plays sparked Texans to playoff win over Chargers. 'C.J.'s a baller'</strong></a></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-defensive-stars-chargers-20031148.php"><strong>DeMeco Ryans praises unsung heroes in win over Chargers. 'Everybody who suits up is our best player'</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Can the Houston Texans defeat the Chargers and make a run in playoffs?   </title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren breakdown the Texans wild-card matchup with the Chargers on Saturday and discuss whether Houston can make a run in the playoffs.
 
Further reading:
 

'It's a new season': Texans take step in the right direction with win over Titans as playoffs loom

How do Houston Texans match up with Los Angeles Chargers in first-round playoff

How Texans approach the playoffs after up-and-down season: 'Let's go play ... nothing else matters'


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      <pubDate>Tue, 07 Jan 2025 23:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren breakdown the Texans wild-card matchup with the Chargers on Saturday and discuss whether Houston can make a run in the playoffs.
 
Further reading:
 

'It's a new season': Texans take step in the right direction with win over Titans as playoffs loom

How do Houston Texans match up with Los Angeles Chargers in first-round playoff

How Texans approach the playoffs after up-and-down season: 'Let's go play ... nothing else matters'


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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren breakdown the Texans wild-card matchup with the Chargers on Saturday and discuss whether Houston can make a run in the playoffs.</p><p> </p><p>Further reading:</p><p> </p><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/swagger-returns-playoffs-chargers-20016586.php"><strong>'It's a new season': Texans take step in the right direction with win over Titans as playoffs loom</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-chargers-nfl-playoff-matchup-20015156.php"><strong>How do Houston Texans match up with Los Angeles Chargers in first-round playoff</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-vs-los-angeles-chargers-afc-playoffs-20017582.php"><strong>How Texans approach the playoffs after up-and-down season: 'Let's go play ... nothing else matters'</strong></a></li>
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      <title>What went wrong in the Texans loss to the Ravens and what it says about Houston’s future</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans embarrassing 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and whether there should be concern about C.J. Stroud and the offense as they get set for the playoffs.
 
Further reading:
 
+ With C.J. Stroud and the offense struggling, Texans are in dangerous territory ahead of playoffs
 
+ What went wrong for C.J. Stroud in loss to Ravens: overthrows, miscues and sacks | Texans film study
 
+ Texans are locked in at No. 4 seed in AFC playoffs. Who will they face?
 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 27 Dec 2024 17:27:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans embarrassing 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and whether there should be concern about C.J. Stroud and the offense as they get set for the playoffs.
 
Further reading:
 
+ With C.J. Stroud and the offense struggling, Texans are in dangerous territory ahead of playoffs
 
+ What went wrong for C.J. Stroud in loss to Ravens: overthrows, miscues and sacks | Texans film study
 
+ Texans are locked in at No. 4 seed in AFC playoffs. Who will they face?
 
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans embarrassing 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and whether there should be concern about C.J. Stroud and the offense as they get set for the playoffs.</p><p> </p><p>Further reading:</p><p> </p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-netflix-ravens-20000164.php"><strong>With C.J. Stroud and the offense struggling, Texans are in dangerous territory ahead of playoffs</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/c-j-stroud-misses-ravens-20002135.php"><strong>What went wrong for C.J. Stroud in loss to Ravens: overthrows, miscues and sacks | Texans film study</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-afc-playoff-opponent-20000939.php"><strong>Texans are locked in at No. 4 seed in AFC playoffs. Who will they face?</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>The Houston Texans are back-to-back AFC South Champions. But do they have enough?</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans latest win over the Dolphins, and what that game showed. They also discuss whether the Texans have enough to be competitive in December.
 
Further reading:
 
+ Houston Texans show formula that can work in playoffs: Create turnovers and capitalize | Alexander
 
+ Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins show their connective skills on TDs vs. Miami | Film study
 
+ From Joe Mixon's ankle to AFC playoff seedings, what we learned in Houston Texans' win over Dolphins
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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:57:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans latest win over the Dolphins, and what that game showed. They also discuss whether the Texans have enough to be competitive in December.
 
Further reading:
 
+ Houston Texans show formula that can work in playoffs: Create turnovers and capitalize | Alexander
 
+ Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins show their connective skills on TDs vs. Miami | Film study
 
+ From Joe Mixon's ankle to AFC playoff seedings, what we learned in Houston Texans' win over Dolphins
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans latest win over the Dolphins, and what that game showed. They also discuss whether the Texans have enough to be competitive in December.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/demeco-ryans-afc-south-title-dolphins-turnovers-19981916.php"><strong>Houston Texans show formula that can work in playoffs: Create turnovers and capitalize | Alexander</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-nico-collins-connection-touchdown-passes-19983414.php"><strong>+ Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins show their connective skills on TDs vs. Miami | Film study</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-afc-playoff-seedings-joe-mixon-ankle-19983111.php"><strong>+ From Joe Mixon's ankle to AFC playoff seedings, what we learned in Houston Texans' win over Dolphins</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>What to make of the NFL’s suspension of Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair and looking at the rest of the season </title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension, what the NFL got wrong, and look ahead at their remaining four games and what they need to work on.
 
Further reading:
 
+ Character assassination of Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair goes too far | Alexander
 
+ What's with Christian Harris? Will Tank Dell get more action? | Houston Texans mailbag
 
+ A win is a win, but Texans' coverage breakdowns must be rectified | Film study
 


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      <pubDate>Thu, 05 Dec 2024 14:46:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension, what the NFL got wrong, and look ahead at their remaining four games and what they need to work on.
 
Further reading:
 
+ Character assassination of Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair goes too far | Alexander
 
+ What's with Christian Harris? Will Tank Dell get more action? | Houston Texans mailbag
 
+ A win is a win, but Texans' coverage breakdowns must be rectified | Film study
 


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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension, what the NFL got wrong, and look ahead at their remaining four games and what they need to work on.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>+</strong> <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/azeez-alshaair-suspension-nick-caserio-nfl-19957831.php"><strong>Character assassination of Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair goes too far | Alexander</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/mailbag-christian-harris-tank-dell-blake-fisher-19958550.php"><strong>What's with Christian Harris? Will Tank Dell get more action? | Houston Texans mailbag</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/coverage-breakdowns-film-study-lassiter-murray-19954874.php"><strong>A win is a win, but Texans' coverage breakdowns must be rectified | Film study</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>What the latest loss to the Tennessee Titans means for the Houston Texans as they enter their toughest stretch </title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss how much trouble the Texans are in after their latest loss to the Tennessee Titans and answer readers’ Thanksgiving questions.
 
Further reading:
 
+ The reality concerning Texans: Deeply flawed team isn't as good as we thought it was | Alexander
+ 5 things we learned from the Houston Texans' loss to the Tennessee Titans
+ Why Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon kept getting stopped in his tracks vs. Titans | Film study
+ Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud admits he's not playing up to his standard. 'I got to be better'
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Nov 2024 17:54:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss how much trouble the Texans are in after their latest loss to the Tennessee Titans and answer readers’ Thanksgiving questions.
 
Further reading:
 
+ The reality concerning Texans: Deeply flawed team isn't as good as we thought it was | Alexander
+ 5 things we learned from the Houston Texans' loss to the Tennessee Titans
+ Why Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon kept getting stopped in his tracks vs. Titans | Film study
+ Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud admits he's not playing up to his standard. 'I got to be better'
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss how much trouble the Texans are in after their latest loss to the Tennessee Titans and answer readers’ Thanksgiving questions.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><p> </p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/titans-cj-stroud-demeco-ryans-kaimi-fairbairn-19939857.php"><strong>The reality concerning Texans: Deeply flawed team isn't as good as we thought it was | Alexander</strong></a></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/tennessee-titans-loss-offense-defense-19940380.php"><strong>5 things we learned from the Houston Texans' loss to the Tennessee Titans</strong></a></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/joe-mixon-running-game-titans-cutbacks-stopped-19942521.php"><strong>Why Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon kept getting stopped in his tracks vs. Titans | Film study</strong></a></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/c-j-stroud-houston-interceptions-titans-19939858.php"><strong>Houston Texans QB C.J. Stroud admits he's not playing up to his standard. 'I got to be better'</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1315</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What the Texans’ 24-point win over the Cowboys mean for their chances in the AFC   </title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans’ 34-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys, why they were better in the second half and what it means for their standing in the AFC.
 
Further reading:
 
+ How C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans took step in right direction with strong second half against Cowboys
 
+ 'Dancing to the end zone': Derek Barnett gives Texans boost with score on rare double-fumble play
 
+ Nico Collins quickly shows why he's a game-changer for Texans as he returns in win over Cowboys
 
+ 'Like Rocky beating Apollo Creed': Why Houston Texans' inaugural win over Cowboys still resonates
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:09:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans’ 34-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys, why they were better in the second half and what it means for their standing in the AFC.
 
Further reading:
 
+ How C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans took step in right direction with strong second half against Cowboys
 
+ 'Dancing to the end zone': Derek Barnett gives Texans boost with score on rare double-fumble play
 
+ Nico Collins quickly shows why he's a game-changer for Texans as he returns in win over Cowboys
 
+ 'Like Rocky beating Apollo Creed': Why Houston Texans' inaugural win over Cowboys still resonates
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans’ 34-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys, why they were better in the second half and what it means for their standing in the AFC.</p><p> </p><p>Further reading:</p><p> </p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-cowboys-monday-night-football-confidence-19925093.php"><strong>How C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans took step in right direction with strong second half against Cowboys</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/texans-cowboys-derek-barnett-touchdown-fumble-19925114.php"><strong>'Dancing to the end zone': Derek Barnett gives Texans boost with score on rare double-fumble play</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/nico-collins-return-houston-dallas-19925113.php"><strong>Nico Collins quickly shows why he's a game-changer for Texans as he returns in win over Cowboys</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><strong>+ </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/2002-houston-win-dallas-cowboys-rivalry-19919998.php"><strong>'Like Rocky beating Apollo Creed': Why Houston Texans' inaugural win over Cowboys still resonates</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1521</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Breaking down the Texans’ loss to the Lions, where next, and answering readers’ questions</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren talk about the Texans loss to the Lions, and answer questions from readers on the latest episode of Texans Insider Podcast.Further reading: Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confident WR Nico Collins will be ready to go vs. Cowboys Five things, including some positives, we learned from Houston Texans' Week 10 loss to Detroit Lions Houston Texans film room: How the Lions stuffed Joe Mixon and the running game The Houston Texans don't know how to finish. Collapse against the Detroit Lions is latest example
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Nov 2024 20:49:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren talk about the Texans loss to the Lions, and answer questions from readers on the latest episode of Texans Insider Podcast.Further reading: Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confident WR Nico Collins will be ready to go vs. Cowboys Five things, including some positives, we learned from Houston Texans' Week 10 loss to Detroit Lions Houston Texans film room: How the Lions stuffed Joe Mixon and the running game The Houston Texans don't know how to finish. Collapse against the Detroit Lions is latest example
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        <![CDATA[The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren talk about the Texans loss to the Lions, and answer questions from readers on the latest episode of Texans Insider Podcast.<br>Further reading: <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/nico-collins-active-cowboys-demeco-ryans-cj-stroud-19909420.php"><strong>Texans coach DeMeco Ryans confident WR Nico Collins will be ready to go vs. Cowboys</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/lions-houston-offense-bobby-slowik-19906308.php"><strong>Five things, including some positives, we learned from Houston Texans' Week 10 loss to Detroit Lions</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/film-room-joe-mixon-running-game-detroit-lions-19908319.php"><strong>Houston Texans film room: How the Lions stuffed Joe Mixon and the running game</strong></a><strong> </strong><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/lions-snf-offense-collapse-19905622.php"><strong>The Houston Texans don't know how to finish. Collapse against the Detroit Lions is latest example</strong></a><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2027</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Breaking down the Texans’ struggles vs. Jets and their game against the Lions</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans loss to the Jets and preview Houston’s game on Sunday Night Football versus the Detriot Lions in Week 10.
 
Further reading:
 
Texans' offense needs change after 'embarrassing' loss to Jets on Thursday Night Football | Analysis
 
Houston Texans film study: How pass rush vs. Jets changed without Will Anderson Jr. on field

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      <pubDate>Thu, 07 Nov 2024 17:54:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans loss to the Jets and preview Houston’s game on Sunday Night Football versus the Detriot Lions in Week 10.
 
Further reading:
 
Texans' offense needs change after 'embarrassing' loss to Jets on Thursday Night Football | Analysis
 
Houston Texans film study: How pass rush vs. Jets changed without Will Anderson Jr. on field

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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans loss to the Jets and preview Houston’s game on Sunday Night Football versus the Detriot Lions in Week 10.</p><p> </p><p><strong><em>Further reading:</em></strong></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/jets-cj-stroud-offense-sacks-19876966.php"><strong>Texans' offense needs change after 'embarrassing' loss to Jets on Thursday Night Football | Analysis</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-will-anderson-jr-impact-injury-19879473.php"><strong>Houston Texans film study: How pass rush vs. Jets changed without Will Anderson Jr. on field</strong></a></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1351</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How the potential loss of Stefon Diggs impacts the Houston Texans</title>
      <description>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss Stefon Diggs injury, takeaways from the win over the Colts, and their upcoming game against the New York Jets.
 
Further reading:
 
5 things we learned about the Houston Texans after their Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts
 
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans isn't going negative on Kenyon Green                                                                                                           
 
Houston Texans improve in win over Colts, but O-line still has issues protecting Stroud | Analysis
 
Houston Texans defense makes the stops on Colts it couldn't against Packers to preserve win
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      <pubDate>Tue, 29 Oct 2024 13:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss Stefon Diggs injury, takeaways from the win over the Colts, and their upcoming game against the New York Jets.
 
Further reading:
 
5 things we learned about the Houston Texans after their Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts
 
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans isn't going negative on Kenyon Green                                                                                                           
 
Houston Texans improve in win over Colts, but O-line still has issues protecting Stroud | Analysis
 
Houston Texans defense makes the stops on Colts it couldn't against Packers to preserve win
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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss Stefon Diggs injury, takeaways from the win over the Colts, and their upcoming game against the New York Jets.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/stefon-diggs-colts-pressures-stroud-19867401.php"><strong>5 things we learned about the Houston Texans after their Week 8 win over the Indianapolis Colts</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/kenyon-green-demeco-ryans-pass-protection-19869026.php"><strong>Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans isn't going negative on Kenyon Green</strong></a><strong>                                                                                                           </strong></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/stefon-diggs-injury-cj-stroud-19866704.php"><strong>Houston Texans improve in win over Colts, but O-line still has issues protecting Stroud | Analysis</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-defense-stops-colts-19866710.php"><strong>Houston Texans defense makes the stops on Colts it couldn't against Packers to preserve win</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1233</itunes:duration>
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      <title>How concerned should you be after the Texans’ loss to the Packers? Changes on Oline.</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans loss to the Packers, their level of concern moving forward, potential O-Line changes and where they go from here ahead of their game against the Colts.

Further reading:

Houston Texans' struggles in passing game brought to fore in loss to Packers | Analysis

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans intent on fixing O-line breakdowns by any means

Houston Texans' Stefon Diggs on pregame altercation with Packers: 'I'm never the bigger person' 

5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' loss to the Green Bay Packers
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      <pubDate>Tue, 22 Oct 2024 14:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/0e1362b8-907e-11ef-9585-ff386366826c/image/e68c31f3e4c7c7a734c4f028fda7b28b.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans loss to the Packers, their level of concern moving forward, potential O-Line changes and where they go from here ahead of their game against the Colts.

Further reading:

Houston Texans' struggles in passing game brought to fore in loss to Packers | Analysis

Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans intent on fixing O-line breakdowns by any means

Houston Texans' Stefon Diggs on pregame altercation with Packers: 'I'm never the bigger person' 

5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' loss to the Green Bay Packers
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans loss to the Packers, their level of concern moving forward, potential O-Line changes and where they go from here ahead of their game against the Colts.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/packers-tank-dell-cj-stroud-19849989.php">Houston Texans' struggles in passing game brought to fore in loss to Packers | Analysis</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/demeco-ryans-offensive-lines-c-j-stroud-duress-19851306.php">Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans intent on fixing O-line breakdowns by any means</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/stefon-diggs-jaire-alexander-texans-packers-fight-19850137.php">Houston Texans' Stefon Diggs on pregame altercation with Packers: 'I'm never the bigger person' </a></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/packers-loss-tank-dell-offense-19850909.php">5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' loss to the Green Bay Packers</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Texans secure first double digit win and how Mario Edwards’ suspension affects the Texans vs. Packers</title>
      <description>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans’ win over the Patriots, the suspension of defensive tackle Mario Edwards, and their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.
 
Further reading:

Texans' Mario Edwards suspended four games as fellow DL Denico Autry returns from suspension
 
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love presents toughest challenge yet
 
Houston Texans show how a fierce running game can make life minus Nico Collins manageable | Analysis
 
5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' blowout victory over the Patriots
 
Will Anderson Jr. joins J.J. Watt in Houston Texans record book in win over New England Patriots
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      <pubDate>Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans’ win over the Patriots, the suspension of defensive tackle Mario Edwards, and their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.
 
Further reading:

Texans' Mario Edwards suspended four games as fellow DL Denico Autry returns from suspension
 
Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love presents toughest challenge yet
 
Houston Texans show how a fierce running game can make life minus Nico Collins manageable | Analysis
 
5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' blowout victory over the Patriots
 
Will Anderson Jr. joins J.J. Watt in Houston Texans record book in win over New England Patriots
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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans’ win over the Patriots, the suspension of defensive tackle Mario Edwards, and their upcoming game against the Green Bay Packers.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading</strong>:</p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/mario-edwards-suspension-denico-autry-19836909.php"><strong>Texans' Mario Edwards suspended four games as fellow DL Denico Autry returns from suspension</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/demeco-ryans-packers-jordan-love-19835913.php"><strong>Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans: Green Bay Packers QB Jordan Love presents toughest challenge yet</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/patriots-running-game-joe-mixon-nico-collins-19834736.php"><strong>Houston Texans show how a fierce running game can make life minus Nico Collins manageable | Analysis</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/patriots-will-anderson-cj-stroud-takeaways-19835376.php"><strong>5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' blowout victory over the Patriots</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-will-anderson-sack-patriots-19835072.php"><strong>Will Anderson Jr. joins J.J. Watt in Houston Texans record book in win over New England Patriots</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1287</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Breaking down the Houston Texans’ win over the Buffalo Bills. And will Drake Maye start at QB for Patriots?</title>
      <description>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans latest win over the Buffalo Bills, what it means, and look ahead at their matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday.
 
Further reading:
 
Houston Texans' win over Buffalo Bills proves they can be elite. But it came with a price
 
5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' win over the Buffalo Bills
 
Texans film room: Defense's pressure thwarts Bills quarterback Josh Allen
 
Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins 'week to week' with hamstring injury suffered in win over Bills
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      <pubDate>Tue, 08 Oct 2024 16:54:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans latest win over the Buffalo Bills, what it means, and look ahead at their matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday.
 
Further reading:
 
Houston Texans' win over Buffalo Bills proves they can be elite. But it came with a price
 
5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' win over the Buffalo Bills
 
Texans film room: Defense's pressure thwarts Bills quarterback Josh Allen
 
Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins 'week to week' with hamstring injury suffered in win over Bills
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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Texans latest win over the Buffalo Bills, what it means, and look ahead at their matchup with the New England Patriots on Sunday.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-win-bills-elite-nico-collins-19819245.php"><strong>Houston Texans' win over Buffalo Bills proves they can be elite. But it came with a price</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/buffalo-bills-game-win-19819856.php"><strong>5 takeaways from the Houston Texans' win over the Buffalo Bills</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/texans-defense-josh-allen-pressure-will-anderson-19822292.php"><strong>Texans film room: Defense's pressure thwarts Bills quarterback Josh Allen</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/nico-collins-hamstring-injury-status-19820472.php"><strong>Houston Texans receiver Nico Collins 'week to week' with hamstring injury suffered in win over Bills</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1324</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The cultural significance of haircuts and how it became the secret to success for the Houston Texans</title>
      <description>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talks with several Texans players and one barber about the importance of haircuts among NFL athletes and the Black community and how it has become one of their most important pre-game routines.
 
For further reading:
 
Shear magic: How a haircut has become Houston Texans players' secret to success on gameday
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      <pubDate>Sat, 05 Oct 2024 13:38:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talks with several Texans players and one barber about the importance of haircuts among NFL athletes and the Black community and how it has become one of their most important pre-game routines.
 
For further reading:
 
Shear magic: How a haircut has become Houston Texans players' secret to success on gameday
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talks with several Texans players and one barber about the importance of haircuts among NFL athletes and the Black community and how it has become one of their most important pre-game routines.</p><p> </p><p><strong>For further reading</strong>:</p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/players-haircuts-secret-to-success-19791999.php">Shear magic: How a haircut has become Houston Texans players' secret to success on gameday</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>720</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Five things, good and bad, from the Houston Texans victory over the Jaguars</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander breaks down five things from the Houston Texans victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and looks ahead at their upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills, in what will be a revenge game for Stefon Diggs.
 
Background reading:
 
Analysis: C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins are on fire. But penalties remain Texans' biggest issue
 
How a talk from DeMeco Ryans helped turned the Texans defense around vs the Jaguars
 
Dare Ogunbowale comes through for Houston Texans, his WNBA superstar sister Arike Ogunbowale
 
Shear magic: How a haircut has become Houston Texans players' secret to success on gameday
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      <pubDate>Tue, 01 Oct 2024 17:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander breaks down five things from the Houston Texans victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and looks ahead at their upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills, in what will be a revenge game for Stefon Diggs.
 
Background reading:
 
Analysis: C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins are on fire. But penalties remain Texans' biggest issue
 
How a talk from DeMeco Ryans helped turned the Texans defense around vs the Jaguars
 
Dare Ogunbowale comes through for Houston Texans, his WNBA superstar sister Arike Ogunbowale
 
Shear magic: How a haircut has become Houston Texans players' secret to success on gameday
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander breaks down five things from the Houston Texans victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars and looks ahead at their upcoming matchup against the Buffalo Bills, in what will be a revenge game for Stefon Diggs.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Background reading:</strong></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-nico-collins-jaguars-19801936.php"><strong>Analysis: C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins are on fire. But penalties remain Texans' biggest issue</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-defense-stands-jacksonville-19801938.php"><strong>How a talk from DeMeco Ryans helped turned the Texans defense around vs the Jaguars</strong></a></p><p> </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/texans-dare-ogunbowale-arike-touchdown-catch-19802172.php"><strong>Dare Ogunbowale comes through for Houston Texans, his WNBA superstar sister Arike Ogunbowale</strong></a></p><p><strong> </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/players-haircuts-secret-to-success-19791999.php"><strong>Shear magic: How a haircut has become Houston Texans players' secret to success on gameday</strong></a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1559</itunes:duration>
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      <title>After suffering the worst loss in the DeMeco Ryans era, how concerned should the Texans be about their Oline?</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong in the Houston Texans loss to the Minnesota Vikings, how much you should blame penalties, and where they go from here as they get set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
 
Further reading:
 
• Analysis: Loss to the Vikings, shows how far Texans must go to be considered elite
• Illegal formations and false starts. It wasn't the noise.
• 5 things we learned from the Houston Texans' loss to the Minnesota Vikings
• 'It's disrespectful': Vikings' Jonathan Greenard on former team blocking him with tight end
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      <pubDate>Tue, 24 Sep 2024 15:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong in the Houston Texans loss to the Minnesota Vikings, how much you should blame penalties, and where they go from here as they get set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.
 
Further reading:
 
• Analysis: Loss to the Vikings, shows how far Texans must go to be considered elite
• Illegal formations and false starts. It wasn't the noise.
• 5 things we learned from the Houston Texans' loss to the Minnesota Vikings
• 'It's disrespectful': Vikings' Jonathan Greenard on former team blocking him with tight end
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong in the Houston Texans loss to the Minnesota Vikings, how much you should blame penalties, and where they go from here as they get set to face the Jacksonville Jaguars.</p><p> </p><p><strong>Further reading:</strong></p><p> </p><p>• <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/minnesota-vikings-cj-stroud-brian-flores-19784266.php">Analysis: Loss to the Vikings, shows how far Texans must go to be considered elite</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/offensive-penalties-19784267.php">Illegal formations and false starts. It wasn't the noise.</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/offensive-line-cj-stroud-vikings-19784273.php">5 things we learned from the Houston Texans' loss to the Minnesota Vikings</a></p><p>• <a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/vikings-jonathan-greenard-texans-sacks-respect-19785090.php">'It's disrespectful': Vikings' Jonathan Greenard on former team blocking him with tight end</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Breaking down the Texans’ Sunday Night Football win over the Bears and Joe Mixon’s injury </title>
      <description>Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the hip drop tackle that injured Joe Mixon, preview their game against the Vikings and more.

Read more from our reporters here: 


The Houston Texans struggled to run against Bears. Here's why

Houston Texans will send film of hip-drop tackle on Joe Mixon to NFL for review, DeMeco Ryans says


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      <pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 16:16:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the hip drop tackle that injured Joe Mixon, preview their game against the Vikings and more.

Read more from our reporters here: 


The Houston Texans struggled to run against Bears. Here's why

Houston Texans will send film of hip-drop tackle on Joe Mixon to NFL for review, DeMeco Ryans says


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        <![CDATA[<p>Texans beat writers Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the hip drop tackle that injured Joe Mixon, preview their game against the Vikings and more.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Read more from our reporters here: </strong></p><p><br></p><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/houston-joe-mixon-hip-drop-19770119.php">The Houston Texans struggled to run against Bears. Here's why</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/joe-mixon-injury-hip-drop-19769253.php">Houston Texans will send film of hip-drop tackle on Joe Mixon to NFL for review, DeMeco Ryans says</a></li>
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      <itunes:duration>1301</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What we took away from the Texans’ 29-27 win over the Colts and where they go from here </title>
      <description>Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans win over the Colts last Sunday and look at their upcoming matchup against the Bears.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:56:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans win over the Colts last Sunday and look at their upcoming matchup against the Bears.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans win over the Colts last Sunday and look at their upcoming matchup against the Bears.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1556</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Which receivers will make the Texans roster? Which won't?</title>
      <description>Texans beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by Jon Poorman to talk about the Texans wide receiver group and what to watch for in the preseason game against the Giants.

Read more on the Texans here: 

Texans camp: C.J. Stroud's and Stefon Diggs' connection is growing stronger
Nico Collins is an ego-less receiver. Why he's poised for another big year for the Houston Texans

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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d61c0c2a-5b1c-11ef-984c-bbe1b30e8871/image/8644e215e43e7c65b0a4568bd8ab2ac9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>Texans beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by Jon Poorman to talk about the Texans wide receiver group and what to watch for in the preseason game against the Giants.

Read more on the Texans here: 

Texans camp: C.J. Stroud's and Stefon Diggs' connection is growing stronger
Nico Collins is an ego-less receiver. Why he's poised for another big year for the Houston Texans

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        <![CDATA[<p>Texans beat writer Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by Jon Poorman to talk about the Texans wide receiver group and what to watch for in the preseason game against the Giants.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Read more on the Texans here: </strong></p><p><br></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/cj-stroud-stefon-diggs-building-connection-camp-19655959.php">Texans camp: C.J. Stroud's and Stefon Diggs' connection is growing stronger</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/nico-collins-cj-stroud-19655958.php">Nico Collins is an ego-less receiver. Why he's poised for another big year for the Houston Texans</a></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Andre Johnson on his Hall of Fame induction and what made him great</title>
      <description>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Brett Coomer sat with Andre Johnson for a one-on-one interview to talk about being the first Texans player inducted into the Hall of Fame, his upbringing and his best moments as a Texan.  

For further reading:

How Texans great Andre Johnson became one of Houston's biggest stars en route to the Hall of Fame

'The ultimate competitor': Andre Johnson's QBs on playing with Texans' Hall of Fame receiver 


Sign up for Jonathan's new newsletter, Texans Insider, where he will provide you with exclusive Texans content and insider coverage on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons

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      <pubDate>Thu, 01 Aug 2024 17:25:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Brett Coomer sat with Andre Johnson for a one-on-one interview to talk about being the first Texans player inducted into the Hall of Fame, his upbringing and his best moments as a Texan.  

For further reading:

How Texans great Andre Johnson became one of Houston's biggest stars en route to the Hall of Fame

'The ultimate competitor': Andre Johnson's QBs on playing with Texans' Hall of Fame receiver 


Sign up for Jonathan's new newsletter, Texans Insider, where he will provide you with exclusive Texans content and insider coverage on Monday mornings and Thursday afternoons

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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Brett Coomer sat with Andre Johnson for a one-on-one interview to talk about being the first Texans player inducted into the Hall of Fame, his upbringing and his best moments as a Texan.  </p><p><br></p><p>For further reading:</p><ul>
<li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/andre-johnson-hof-induction-19600870.php"><strong>How Texans great Andre Johnson became one of Houston's biggest stars en route to the Hall of Fame</strong></a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/andre-johnson-quarterbacks-hall-of-fame-induction-19606820.php"><strong>'The ultimate competitor': Andre Johnson's QBs on playing with Texans' Hall of Fame receiver </strong></a></li>
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      <title>Takeaways from the first few days of Texans training camp</title>
      <description>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by a couple of guests to breakdown what’s happened so far in training camp, and who is leading some position battles for the Houston Texas football team. 
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      <pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 19:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by a couple of guests to breakdown what’s happened so far in training camp, and who is leading some position battles for the Houston Texas football team. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by a couple of guests to breakdown what’s happened so far in training camp, and who is leading some position battles for the Houston Texas football team. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2056</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Texans LB LB Azeez Al-Shaair on his mission, holding Will Anderson Jr. accountable, and why he likes the team's defense</title>
      <description>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander interviewed new Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair about his journey, why helping the homeless is important to him, why he held Will Anderson Jr. accountable and more.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:59:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander interviewed new Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair about his journey, why helping the homeless is important to him, why he held Will Anderson Jr. accountable and more.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander interviewed new Texans linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair about his journey, why helping the homeless is important to him, why he held Will Anderson Jr. accountable and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1172</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Standouts. Letdowns. Our biggest takeaways from Houston Texans minicamp.</title>
      <description>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by sports reporter Jon Poorman to break down what they saw from minicamp, as well as what the Texans need heading into training camp.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:41:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <itunes:summary>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by sports reporter Jon Poorman to break down what they saw from minicamp, as well as what the Texans need heading into training camp.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by sports reporter Jon Poorman to break down what they saw from minicamp, as well as what the Texans need heading into training camp.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1907</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Breaking down the Texans 2024 schedule: The easiest and toughest stretches</title>
      <description>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Matt Young break down the Texans’ 2024 schedule, along with some record predictions.

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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 May 2024 15:52:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Matt Young break down the Texans’ 2024 schedule, along with some record predictions.

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        <![CDATA[<p>Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Matt Young break down the Texans’ 2024 schedule, along with some record predictions.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1243</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Could J.J. Watt return to the Texans? A chat with former Chronicle writer John McClain</title>
      <description>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by former Chronicle sports reporter John McClain to talk about J.J. Watt, the Texans’ Super Bowl aspirations and more.

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      <pubDate>Thu, 09 May 2024 13:29:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by former Chronicle sports reporter John McClain to talk about J.J. Watt, the Texans’ Super Bowl aspirations and more.

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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by former Chronicle sports reporter John McClain to talk about J.J. Watt, the Texans’ Super Bowl aspirations and more.</p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Breaking down the Texans’ 2024 draft class, surprises and what to make of the picks</title>
      <description>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander breaks down the Texans’ latest draft class and what to make of it. 
Read more of our reporting of the draft here: 
Houston Texans' 2024 draft class: Why they were picked and what they're saying
Houston Texans roster is deepest and most competitive in GM Nick Caserio's tenure but has one hole
Houston Texans undrafted free agent tracker: Which rookies have signed since NFL draft
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      <pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2024 18:09:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander breaks down the Texans’ latest draft class and what to make of it. 
Read more of our reporting of the draft here: 
Houston Texans' 2024 draft class: Why they were picked and what they're saying
Houston Texans roster is deepest and most competitive in GM Nick Caserio's tenure but has one hole
Houston Texans undrafted free agent tracker: Which rookies have signed since NFL draft
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander breaks down the Texans’ latest draft class and what to make of it. </p><p>Read more of our reporting of the draft here: </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-2024-draft-picks-19426486.php">Houston Texans' 2024 draft class: Why they were picked and what they're saying</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-undrafted-free-agents-tracker-19429063.php">Houston Texans roster is deepest and most competitive in GM Nick Caserio's tenure but has one hole</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-undrafted-free-agents-tracker-19429063.php">Houston Texans undrafted free agent tracker: Which rookies have signed since NFL draft</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>New Texans jerseys and the NFL draft. Will the Texans trade up or down?</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon breakdown what the Texans could do in the 2024 NFL draft and give their take on the Texans’ new uniforms.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 24 Apr 2024 18:02:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon breakdown what the Texans could do in the 2024 NFL draft and give their take on the Texans’ new uniforms.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon breakdown what the Texans could do in the 2024 NFL draft and give their take on the Texans’ new uniforms.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1787</itunes:duration>
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      <title>A chat with draft expert Lance Zierlein on the 2024 NFL draft</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander sat down with sports analyst, draft expert and radio host Lance Zierlein about the 2024 NFL draft, why it’s difficult to evaluate a quarterback and what he expects this year.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 16:51:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander sat down with sports analyst, draft expert and radio host Lance Zierlein about the 2024 NFL draft, why it’s difficult to evaluate a quarterback and what he expects this year.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander sat down with sports analyst, draft expert and radio host Lance Zierlein about the 2024 NFL draft, why it’s difficult to evaluate a quarterback and what he expects this year.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2159</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What Cal McNair's new ownership of the Texans means for Houston</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss what we learned from the NFL’s annual league meetings, how that affects the draft and more.
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      <pubDate>Fri, 29 Mar 2024 14:24:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss what we learned from the NFL’s annual league meetings, how that affects the draft and more.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss what we learned from the NFL’s annual league meetings, how that affects the draft and more.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1885</itunes:duration>
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      <title>With free agency slowing down, how do the Texans approach the draft? </title>
      <description>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon breaks down free agency and examines the holes left on the Texans roster. 


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      <pubDate>Fri, 22 Mar 2024 15:08:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon breaks down free agency and examines the holes left on the Texans roster. 


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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon breaks down free agency and examines the holes left on the Texans roster. </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1800</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Interview with former Texans linebacker Blake Cashman, and what to make of Houston’s free agent moves</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon spoke to ex-Texans linebacker Blake Cashman about free agency, and later analyzed the Texans moves in free agency.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 14 Mar 2024 18:05:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon spoke to ex-Texans linebacker Blake Cashman about free agency, and later analyzed the Texans moves in free agency.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon spoke to ex-Texans linebacker Blake Cashman about free agency, and later analyzed the Texans moves in free agency.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Dalton Schultz' new three year deal, and what to make of the Texans before free agency begins </title>
      <description>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans plans in free agency and break down Dalton Schultz new 3-year deal with the Texans.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 06 Mar 2024 17:51:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans plans in free agency and break down Dalton Schultz new 3-year deal with the Texans.
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle's Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans plans in free agency and break down Dalton Schultz new 3-year deal with the Texans.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1828</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Takeaways from the Texans after the scouting combine</title>
      <description>The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the latest on the Texans as the NFL combine wraps up. 
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      <pubDate>Fri, 01 Mar 2024 16:07:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/be285ab6-d7e5-11ee-b4bb-43ab19564190/image/8644e215e43e7c65b0a4568bd8ab2ac9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the latest on the Texans as the NFL combine wraps up. 
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the latest on the Texans as the NFL combine wraps up. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1973</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Who the Texans should keep and who they will likely let walk in free agency</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss free agency ahead of the NFL combine and which players the Texans are more likely to keep and which ones they are more likely to let walk.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 22 Feb 2024 16:33:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/22730aee-d1a0-11ee-90fe-3792bd4b0345/image/8644e215e43e7c65b0a4568bd8ab2ac9.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss free agency ahead of the NFL combine and which players the Texans are more likely to keep and which ones they are more likely to let walk.
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss free agency ahead of the NFL combine and which players the Texans are more likely to keep and which ones they are more likely to let walk.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1887</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Texans: Discussing the Janice McNair guardianship case and Andre Johnson in the HOF</title>
      <description>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the
latest on the guardship case of Texans owner Janice McNair, as well as what
Andre Johnson’s Hall of Fame means for the franchise.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 15 Feb 2024 18:02:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/589d9e5a-cc2c-11ee-986b-ffb8210f6992/image/fifth_down_logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the
latest on the guardship case of Texans owner Janice McNair, as well as what
Andre Johnson’s Hall of Fame means for the franchise.
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        <![CDATA[<p>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the</p><p>latest on the guardship case of Texans owner Janice McNair, as well as what</p><p>Andre Johnson’s Hall of Fame means for the franchise.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1489</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What the Texans can take from the two Super Bowl teams</title>
      <description>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Super Bowl, whether the Texans can be contenders soon enough.
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      <pubDate>Thu, 08 Feb 2024 13:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/8a51029c-c63d-11ee-84ad-6b9914561da5/image/fifth_down_logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Super Bowl, whether the Texans can be contenders soon enough.
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Super Bowl, whether the Texans can be contenders soon enough.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>2032</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Examining the Texans 2024 offseason, and who they should re-sign and who they should let walk</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ offseason moves, their free agents and what positions they should target.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 31 Jan 2024 15:14:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/6420a264-c04b-11ee-a3b5-cb03cb9dbdf2/image/fifth_down_logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ offseason moves, their free agents and what positions they should target.
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ offseason moves, their free agents and what positions they should target.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1983</itunes:duration>
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      <title>A wrap up of the 2023 season, how the Texans lost the Ravens, and where they go from here </title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander breakdown the Texans playoff loss and look at their future.
Further reading: 
Texans Mailbag: How does Houston fix running game and rush defense? And what about coaching staff?
Texans defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire won't return next season
Analysis: How can Texans improve? Surround C.J. Stroud with right pieces
DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud changed trajectory of Texans franchise in just one year
6 questions facing Texans as team heads into offseason
DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud changed trajectory of Texans franchise in just one year
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      <pubDate>Thu, 25 Jan 2024 14:34:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/e8838182-bb8e-11ee-b8c1-37fe7b1b5b60/image/fifth_down_logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
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      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander breakdown the Texans playoff loss and look at their future.
Further reading: 
Texans Mailbag: How does Houston fix running game and rush defense? And what about coaching staff?
Texans defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire won't return next season
Analysis: How can Texans improve? Surround C.J. Stroud with right pieces
DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud changed trajectory of Texans franchise in just one year
6 questions facing Texans as team heads into offseason
DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud changed trajectory of Texans franchise in just one year
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander breakdown the Texans playoff loss and look at their future.</p><p><strong>Further reading: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/texans-mailbag-fixing-running-offense-defense-18624569.php">Texans Mailbag: How does Houston fix running game and rush defense? And what about coaching staff?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-jacques-cesaire-firing-18623843.php">Texans defensive line coach Jacques Cesaire won't return next season</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-c-j-stroud-what-next-2024-18620966.php">Analysis: How can Texans improve? Surround C.J. Stroud with right pieces</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/houston-texans-demeco-ryans-c-j-stroud-future-18620189.php">DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud changed trajectory of Texans franchise in just one year</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-questions-heading-into-offseason-18619760.php">6 questions facing Texans as team heads into offseason</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/houston-texans-demeco-ryans-c-j-stroud-future-18620189.php">DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud changed trajectory of Texans franchise in just one year</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Can the Texans upset the No. 1 seeded Ravens in the divisional round? </title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ win over the Browns, and breakdown their matchup with the Ravens on Saturday. Do the Texans have enough to win?
Further reading: 
Texans will face Ravens in the divisional round. A quick look at the opponent
Analysis: How Texans are proving their time is now. 'Why not us?'
The Texans of DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud are different and nothing like Houston has seen before
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      <pubDate>Wed, 17 Jan 2024 15:10:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/88897d26-b54a-11ee-91f4-df0320abd8dc/image/fifth_down_logo.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ win over the Browns, and breakdown their matchup with the Ravens on Saturday. Do the Texans have enough to win?
Further reading: 
Texans will face Ravens in the divisional round. A quick look at the opponent
Analysis: How Texans are proving their time is now. 'Why not us?'
The Texans of DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud are different and nothing like Houston has seen before
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ win over the Browns, and breakdown their matchup with the Ravens on Saturday. Do the Texans have enough to win?</p><p><strong>Further reading: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-baltimore-ravens-divisional-round-18608861.php">Texans will face Ravens in the divisional round. A quick look at the opponent</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-afc-playoffs-contender-18608858.php">Analysis: How Texans are proving their time is now. 'Why not us?'</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/houston-texans-playoff-win-over-cleveland-18606269.php">The Texans of DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud are different and nothing like Houston has seen before</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>1726</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Texans are back in the playoffs. But can they beat the  Browns?</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and
Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ victory over the Colts to get into the
playoffs, what this means and their chances at winning their first playoff game
since 2019. 
Read more of our coverage here: 
Texans' DeMeco Ryans has made Houston proud with one of the finest coaching jobs in recent memory
A key for Texans vs. Browns: Shutting down the run game
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      <pubDate>Tue, 09 Jan 2024 14:37:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/a4b0d7dc-aefc-11ee-ba8c-2fcb38e95481/image/fifth_down_logo__281_29.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and
Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ victory over the Colts to get into the
playoffs, what this means and their chances at winning their first playoff game
since 2019. 
Read more of our coverage here: 
Texans' DeMeco Ryans has made Houston proud with one of the finest coaching jobs in recent memory
A key for Texans vs. Browns: Shutting down the run game
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and</p><p>Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ victory over the Colts to get into the</p><p>playoffs, what this means and their chances at winning their first playoff game</p><p>since 2019. </p><p>Read more of our coverage here: </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/houston-texans-demeco-ryans-coaching-job-18595669.php">Texans' DeMeco Ryans has made Houston proud with one of the finest coaching jobs in recent memory</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-run-defense-cleveland-browns-18597550.php">A key for Texans vs. Browns: Shutting down the run game</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2477</itunes:duration>
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      <title>What to make of the Texans’ win over the Titans and their Week 18 showdown with the Colts</title>
      <description>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon
break down the Texans’ win over the Titans, and preview their Week 18 game
against the Colts with some predictions and keys to a win. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 16:40:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/d83b3bc4-aa56-11ee-b92d-93be834e286f/image/fifth_down_logo__281_29.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon
break down the Texans’ win over the Titans, and preview their Week 18 game
against the Colts with some predictions and keys to a win. 
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices</itunes:summary>
      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon</p><p>break down the Texans’ win over the Titans, and preview their Week 18 game</p><p>against the Colts with some predictions and keys to a win. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1908</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Breaking down the Texans’ path to the playoffs in wake of the Browns loss</title>
      <description>In this week’s episode of Fifth Down, the Chronicle’s
Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon take a look at the Texans’ loss to the
Browns, whether C.J. Stroud will play this weekend, and the Texans’ path to the
playoffs. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 27 Dec 2023 14:12:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/096e9c58-a4c2-11ee-a60a-37f030a81a9f/image/fifth_down_logo__281_29.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>In this week’s episode of Fifth Down, the Chronicle’s
Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon take a look at the Texans’ loss to the
Browns, whether C.J. Stroud will play this weekend, and the Texans’ path to the
playoffs. 
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this week’s episode of Fifth Down, the Chronicle’s</p><p>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon take a look at the Texans’ loss to the</p><p>Browns, whether C.J. Stroud will play this weekend, and the Texans’ path to the</p><p>playoffs. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
      </content:encoded>
      <itunes:duration>1820</itunes:duration>
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      <title>The Texans: Breaking down DeMeco Ryans’ decision to start Case Keenum over Davis Mills</title>
      <description>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon
discuss DeMeco Ryans’ decision to start Case Keenum Sunday, break down the
Texans’ 19-16 overtime win over the Titans, given an update on C.J. Stroud and
more. 
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      <pubDate>Wed, 20 Dec 2023 14:11:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
      <itunes:image href="https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/9cb55334-9f41-11ee-a9df-2f2f9ccf84e6/image/fifth_down_logo__281_29.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&amp;max-w=3000&amp;max-h=3000&amp;fit=crop&amp;auto=format,compress"/>
      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon
discuss DeMeco Ryans’ decision to start Case Keenum Sunday, break down the
Texans’ 19-16 overtime win over the Titans, given an update on C.J. Stroud and
more. 
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        <![CDATA[<p>The Houston Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon</p><p>discuss DeMeco Ryans’ decision to start Case Keenum Sunday, break down the</p><p>Texans’ 19-16 overtime win over the Titans, given an update on C.J. Stroud and</p><p>more. </p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>How C.J. Stroud’s concussion impacts Texans and playoff race</title>
      <description>In this week’s episode of Fifth Down podcast, Jonathan M.
Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss C.J. Stroud’s concussion and what this
means for the Texans as they battle for one of the final playoff spots. They
also touch on what went wrong in the Texans loss to the Jets.
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      <pubDate>Wed, 13 Dec 2023 14:20:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <itunes:summary>In this week’s episode of Fifth Down podcast, Jonathan M.
Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss C.J. Stroud’s concussion and what this
means for the Texans as they battle for one of the final playoff spots. They
also touch on what went wrong in the Texans loss to the Jets.
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        <![CDATA[<p>In this week’s episode of Fifth Down podcast, Jonathan M.</p><p>Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss C.J. Stroud’s concussion and what this</p><p>means for the Texans as they battle for one of the final playoff spots. They</p><p>also touch on what went wrong in the Texans loss to the Jets.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Texans earn big win, lose key player</title>
      <description>In this week's episode of Fifth Down podcast, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon break down Tank Dell's leg injury, the Texans' win over the Broncos, and what that means for the rest of their season.
Read more of our coverage here:
5 things we learned from Texans' win over Broncos
A Will and a way: Texans rookie Anderson wreaks havoc against Broncos
Texans' defense gets picky, holds off Russell Wilson and Broncos
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      <pubDate>Tue, 05 Dec 2023 16:19:00 -0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this week's episode of Fifth Down podcast, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon break down Tank Dell's leg injury, the Texans' win over the Broncos, and what that means for the rest of their season.
Read more of our coverage here:
5 things we learned from Texans' win over Broncos
A Will and a way: Texans rookie Anderson wreaks havoc against Broncos
Texans' defense gets picky, holds off Russell Wilson and Broncos
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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>In this week's episode of Fifth Down podcast, the Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon break down Tank Dell's leg injury, the Texans' win over the Broncos, and what that means for the rest of their season.</p><p><strong>Read more of our coverage here:</strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-denver-broncos-5-things-we-learned-18531449.php">5 things we learned from Texans' win over Broncos</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/will-anderson-jr-houston-texans-broncos-18530552.php">A Will and a way: Texans rookie Anderson wreaks havoc against Broncos</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-broncos-jimmie-ward-interception-18530547.php">Texans' defense gets picky, holds off Russell Wilson and Broncos</a></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>How do Texans respond to Jaguars loss?</title>
      <description>On this episode of Fifth Down, Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans’ loss the Jaguars – the biggest game the Texans have played in years – what to make of it, and the team's potential path to the playoffs. What went wrong? Was the loss to the Jaguars a sign that the Texans aren’t good enough to make the playoffs?
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      <pubDate>Tue, 28 Nov 2023 15:15:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>On this episode of Fifth Down, Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans’ loss the Jaguars – the biggest game the Texans have played in years – what to make of it, and the team's potential path to the playoffs. What went wrong? Was the loss to the Jaguars a sign that the Texans aren’t good enough to make the playoffs?
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Fifth Down, Jerome Solomon and Jonathan M. Alexander discuss the Texans’ loss the Jaguars – the biggest game the Texans have played in years – what to make of it, and the team's potential path to the playoffs. What went wrong? Was the loss to the Jaguars a sign that the Texans aren’t good enough to make the playoffs?</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Looking ahead to Texans-Jaguars showdown for first place</title>
      <description>On this week’s episode of Fifth Down, the Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon break down the Texans’ win over the Cardinals, C.J. Stroud’s performance and his comment about being like Steph Curry, and the Texans’ upcoming game against the Jaguars.
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      <pubDate>Tue, 21 Nov 2023 18:18:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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      <itunes:summary>On this week’s episode of Fifth Down, the Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon break down the Texans’ win over the Cardinals, C.J. Stroud’s performance and his comment about being like Steph Curry, and the Texans’ upcoming game against the Jaguars.
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        <![CDATA[<p>On this week’s episode of Fifth Down, the Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon break down the Texans’ win over the Cardinals, C.J. Stroud’s performance and his comment about being like Steph Curry, and the Texans’ upcoming game against the Jaguars.</p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <pubDate>Tue, 14 Nov 2023 18:23:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans' latest win over the Bengals and what that means for the Texans playoff chances.





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        <![CDATA[<p>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans' latest win over the Bengals and what that means for the Texans playoff chances.</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <title>Is the Texans' C.J. Stroud a Top 10 QB?</title>
      <description>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans' win over the Buccaneers and whether C.J. Stroud is a top 10 quarterback already.
Read more of our Houston Texans' coverage here: 
Texans' C.J. Stroud rewrites NFL rookie records with monster game vs. Buccaneers
5 things we learned from Texans' win against Buccaneers
Texans' comeback shows why it's a new day in Houston








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      <pubDate>Wed, 08 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:subtitle></itunes:subtitle>
      <itunes:summary>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans' win over the Buccaneers and whether C.J. Stroud is a top 10 quarterback already.
Read more of our Houston Texans' coverage here: 
Texans' C.J. Stroud rewrites NFL rookie records with monster game vs. Buccaneers
5 things we learned from Texans' win against Buccaneers
Texans' comeback shows why it's a new day in Houston








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      <content:encoded>
        <![CDATA[<p>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans' win over the Buccaneers and whether C.J. Stroud is a top 10 quarterback already.</p><p><strong>Read more of our Houston Texans' coverage here: </strong></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/cj-stroud-nfl-rookie-records-win-over-buccaneers-18472551.php">Texans' C.J. Stroud rewrites NFL rookie records with monster game vs. Buccaneers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-tampa-bay-buccaneers-takeaways-18471082.php">5 things we learned from Texans' win against Buccaneers</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/jerome-solomon/article/houston-texans-comeback-tampa-bucs-c-j-stroud-18470396.php">Texans' comeback shows why it's a new day in Houston</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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      <itunes:duration>2008</itunes:duration>
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      <title>Are the Texans capable of making the playoffs?</title>
      <description>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ loss to the Carolina Panthers, C.J. Stroud, and whether they are still capable of making the playoffs in DeMeco Ryans’ first season.
Read more: 
Texans' offense could use more passing, less passiveness
As NFL trade deadline arrives, which Texans players could draw most interest?
For Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman, it's all in the details



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      <pubDate>Wed, 01 Nov 2023 11:00:00 -0000</pubDate>
      <itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
      <itunes:author>Houston Chronicle</itunes:author>
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      <itunes:summary>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ loss to the Carolina Panthers, C.J. Stroud, and whether they are still capable of making the playoffs in DeMeco Ryans’ first season.
Read more: 
Texans' offense could use more passing, less passiveness
As NFL trade deadline arrives, which Texans players could draw most interest?
For Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman, it's all in the details



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        <![CDATA[<p>Jonathan M. Alexander and Jerome Solomon discuss the Texans’ loss to the Carolina Panthers, C.J. Stroud, and whether they are still capable of making the playoffs in DeMeco Ryans’ first season.</p><p>Read more: </p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/texans-possible-trade-chips-nfl-deadline-18458037.php">Texans' offense could use more passing, less passiveness</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/texans-possible-trade-chips-nfl-deadline-18458037.php">As NFL trade deadline arrives, which Texans players could draw most interest?</a></p><p><a href="https://www.houstonchronicle.com/texas-sports-nation/texans/article/houston-texans-denzel-perryman-panthers-18458289.php">For Texans linebacker Denzel Perryman, it's all in the details</a></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p> </p><p>Learn more about your ad choices. Visit <a href="https://megaphone.fm/adchoices">megaphone.fm/adchoices</a></p>]]>
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