Texans-Seahawks Preview: Momentum, Matchups, and a Chance to Prove Houston’s Growth

It’s finally Texans gameday again — feels like it’s been forever.

I put together a long, detailed Texans–Seahawks preview that dives into everything: • How Houston’s run game (5th in EPA per rush) matches up with Seattle’s top-two rush defense. • Scheme context — Texans’ inside zone/duo vs the wide-zone offenses Seattle’s already shut down. • What to expect from Mike Macdonald’s disguised 3-4 fronts and simulated pressures. • How C.J. Stroud has performed historically vs Macdonald’s defenses (college, Week 1, playoffs). • The 12-personnel wrinkle in Seattle’s offense that sets up their play-action explosives. • Injury updates for both sides and which matchups could quietly swing the game. • Both teams’ special teams units ranking among the league’s best — DeMeco even called Seattle’s “the best in the league.”

Lots of advanced stats, tables, press clips, and my keys to the game are all in there.

If you want something detailed to read while counting down to Monday night, check it out — it’ll get you ready for kickoff.