1. Welcome! Please take a few seconds to create your free account to post threads, make some friends, remove a few ads while surfing and much more. ClutchFans has been bringing fans together to talk Houston Sports since 1996. Join us!

[Official] Texans Off Season Thread

Discussion in 'Houston Texans' started by Castor27, Jan 20, 2026.

  1. Nick

    Nick Member

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 1999
    Messages:
    51,755
    Likes Received:
    18,550
    And I’m not talking about the token SNF or MNF or whatever you want to call the streaming platform games.

    The national 3:15 game is now truly only showing the marquee team the networks and the nation really want to see. Even the Bengals are still getting one (because Burrow, if healthy, is still elite).
     
  2. ROCKSS

    ROCKSS Member

    Joined:
    May 9, 1999
    Messages:
    8,966
    Likes Received:
    10,473
    This is supposed to be the 7th easiest schedule......like WTF, we get to play all cold a$$ games to end the season? This schedule is daunting, but you know what, if iron sharpens iron then let's play the best teams and see what happens, the start is hard the end is hard and the middle is mediocre
     
    everyday eddie and rusHour like this.
  3. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2013
    Messages:
    61,785
    Likes Received:
    74,169
  4. Marshall Bryant

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    11,078
    Likes Received:
    6,669
    I think you would be much happier as a Cowboy Fan.
     
  5. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    110,881
    Likes Received:
    115,630
    That's a brilliant idea...make it happen
     
  6. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2013
    Messages:
    61,785
    Likes Received:
    74,169
  7. Fantasma Negro

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2011
    Messages:
    14,170
    Likes Received:
    13,273

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]
    lol
     
    #1927 Fantasma Negro, May 15, 2026
    Last edited: May 15, 2026
  8. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2013
    Messages:
    61,785
    Likes Received:
    74,169
  9. zeeshan2

    zeeshan2 Member

    Joined:
    Feb 20, 2013
    Messages:
    61,785
    Likes Received:
    74,169
  10. red5rocket

    red5rocket Member

    Joined:
    Jun 27, 2008
    Messages:
    12,416
    Likes Received:
    16,266
    Texans favored in 13/17 games
     
    everyday eddie and Fulgore like this.
  11. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    110,881
    Likes Received:
    115,630
    Mental problems.

    It's the middle of May
     
  12. Buck Turgidson

    Joined:
    Feb 14, 2002
    Messages:
    110,881
    Likes Received:
    115,630
    I really hope they run it back with AA-ron Rodgers this year. I expect hilarity.
     
    red5rocket likes this.
  13. thegary

    thegary Member

    Joined:
    Jul 22, 2002
    Messages:
    12,076
    Likes Received:
    4,428
    so the bills, with a new head coach, are coming into our home opener as favorites? what don't i understand?
     
  14. TheRealist137

    TheRealist137 Member

    Joined:
    Jan 27, 2009
    Messages:
    37,710
    Likes Received:
    25,535
    Because no one takes the Texans as serious contenders when they continue to crap the bed in marquee matchups. Those 315pm matchups are supposed to be for true contenders, heavyweight matchups where either team can win. When the Texans match up with the best of the best, more times than not we lose, and we lose big.

    Burrow made it to the SB once so people still view him as capable of pulling out any game.
     
  15. Bobbythegreat

    Bobbythegreat Member
    Supporting Member

    Joined:
    Jan 23, 2013
    Messages:
    72,917
    Likes Received:
    38,665
    Can't expect much respect nationally when the team doesn't have a QB.
     
  16. Phillyrocket

    Phillyrocket Member

    Joined:
    Jun 12, 2002
    Messages:
    15,362
    Likes Received:
    13,094
    Gotta feeling the defense will reach its pinnacle this year. So much talent that you can’t keep them all. IF CJ doesn’t **** the bed again and gets his big contract guys like Lassiter and Hunter likely won’t be retained.

    Going to enjoy it and can’t wait to see McDonald wreck shop!
     
  17. Red.Glare

    Red.Glare Member

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2010
    Messages:
    719
    Likes Received:
    609
    Well we did go 0-3 to begin the season last year. I really hope the 1st team offense plays at least the first half this year during preseason, unlike last year.
     
    Marshall Bryant likes this.
  18. Marshall Bryant

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    11,078
    Likes Received:
    6,669
    This frustrated me last year. It's one thing to hold out a veteran line who's played together for a season or more. But quite another to waste the opportunity to let them mash before the season. Especially now that Training camp contact is so limited.
     
    Red.Glare likes this.
  19. Marshall Bryant

    Joined:
    Feb 4, 2018
    Messages:
    11,078
    Likes Received:
    6,669
    Two questions.

    The book beginning this season is for the Texans as favorites in 14 of 17 games and each of those by under a FG.

    1. What are the chances we exceed a 14-3 record?

    2. What are the chances we go undefeated?
     
  20. texans1095

    texans1095 Member

    Joined:
    May 15, 2013
    Messages:
    1,829
    Likes Received:
    2,464
    2 of the last 3 times the Texans played the Cowboys have been in a primetime slot. 2018 was SNF in Houston and 2024 was MNF in Arlington. Not putting this one in primetime is a questionable call given the other teams that got the SNF and MNF slots, but don't act like the reason is because the Texans are "irrelevant" when 2 of the 3 last meetings that hasn't been the case.
     

Share This Page

  • About ClutchFans

    Since 1996, ClutchFans has been loud and proud covering the Houston Rockets, helping set an industry standard for team fan sites. The forums have been a home for Houston sports fans as well as basketball fanatics around the globe.

  • Support ClutchFans!

    If you find that ClutchFans is a valuable resource for you, please consider becoming a Supporting Member. Supporting Members can upload photos and attachments directly to their posts, customize their user title and more. Gold Supporters see zero ads!


    Upgrade Now