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Houston Texans: Mismatches with RBs will lead to success

Stephen Forsha — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 14:12:00 +0000

Houston Texans head coach Bill O’Brien knows his running backs will be important in 2020. One part of the Houston Texans offense that is tough not to be excited for is the new running back duo of “Johnson and Johnson” with David Johns...

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Houston Texans: 3 Reasons why they can 3-peat in the AFC South

Stephen Forsha — Mon, 10 Aug 2020 11:00:33 +0000

The Houston Texans have a chance to win the AFC South title for a third straight season, and here’s how they can do it. Winning the AFC South championship is an automatic placement into the playoffs, and for the past two seasons the champions of ...

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Houston Texans have one of the best tight end groups in the NFL

Patrick Morgan — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 18:27:26 +0000

The Houston Texans enter the 2020 season knowing that tight end is a major area of strength for the team on their roster. Football Outsiders ranked the top-48 tight ends in the NFL last season based off a variety of statistics and factors. Of 32 teams ...

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Houston Texans: Tough 2020 schedule includes brutal first four weeks

Patrick Morgan — Sat, 08 Aug 2020 16:34:11 +0000

The Houston Texans weren’t done any favors by the NFL’s schedule-makers in 2020, and their opening four-week slate might be the toughest in the league. The Houston Texans and the Arizona Cardinals find themselves unexpectedly linked in two ...

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Fantasy Football: Jordan Akins is a player to watch in 2020

Stephen Forsha — Fri, 07 Aug 2020 11:00:04 +0000

Fans of fantasy football and the Houston Texans need to keep a close eye on Jordan Akins in upcoming drafts. Tight ends on the Houston Texans will play an intriguing role this upcoming season, and that includes Jordan Akins, who could really improve no...

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Texans desperately need to improve red zone defense in 2020

Patrick Morgan — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 20:15:09 +0000

For the Houston Texans to take the next step in their quest for a Super Bowl title, the defense needs to stiffen significantly in 2020 when it matters most. Among playoff-qualifying teams from last season, only the Seattle Seahawks (398) allowed more p...

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Texans: Deshaun Watson should focus on ball control in 2020

Patrick Morgan — Mon, 03 Aug 2020 16:05:28 +0000

Houston Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson doesn’t have a whole lot of weaknesses in his game, but he could stand to cut down on some of his giveaways. There’s no denying the fact that Deshaun Watson is the most exciting aspect of the Housto...

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Unless Texans completely implode, Bill O’Brien isn’t going anywhere — yet

Patrick Morgan — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 17:16:09 +0000

Given the status of Bill O’Brien’s current contract and the unusual nature of this season, it’s likely the Houston Texans keep him at least through 2021. While the coronavirus pandemic isn’t helping anyone or anything, there&#82...

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Texans: Can Randall Cobb build on his strong season with the Cowboys?

Patrick Morgan — Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:52:38 +0000

Ex-Green Bay Packers wide receiver Randall Cobb had a resurgent year with the Dallas Cowboys in 2019. Can he build on it with the Houston Texans in 2020? After eight seasons with the Green Bay Packers, wide receiver Randall Cobb signed a one-year, $5 m...

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Texans need better pass-rush win rate in 2020, with or without J.J. Watt

Patrick Morgan — Thu, 23 Jul 2020 19:23:40 +0000

Hopefully, J.J. Watt makes it through the full 2020 season unscathed. If he doesn’t though, the Houston Texans need others to step up in the pass rush. In 2019, the Houston Texans ranked a thoroughly-disappointing 26th in the NFL in sacks. Among ...

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Houston Texans should keep Lamar Miller on speed-dial

Patrick Morgan — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 17:17:42 +0000

Given David Johnson’s injury history and Carlos Hyde’s departure, the Houston Texans would be wise to keep close tabs on former running back Lamar Miller. As of this writing, former Houston Texans starting running back Lamar Miller is still...

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Houston Texans final roster prediction 2020: Defense

Jair Lopez — Mon, 20 Jul 2020 15:33:48 +0000

We take a look at the possible roster the Houston Texans will take to the 2020 NFL regular season on defense. The Houston Texans are expected to take the practice field soon as the NFL has scheduled teams to start training camp towards the end of the m...

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What can Duke Johnson, Houston Texans achieve in 2020?

Stephen Forsha — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 14:10:23 +0000

The Houston Texans have reserve running back Duke Johnson who is capable of being a big-play player. Though the Houston Texans have David Johnson tapped as their starting running back, please don’t overlook what teammate Duke Johnson can bring to...

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Texans: Derrick Henry contract extension bad news for Houston

Patrick Morgan — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 20:46:54 +0000

News that the Tennessee Titans and Derrick Henry agreed to a four-year extension at the franchise tag deadline should be worrisome for the Houston Texans. With the Tennessee Titans apparently agreeing to terms on a four-year, $50 million new deal with ...

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Houston Texans final roster prediction: Offense, Special Teams

Jair Lopez — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 22:00:14 +0000

We take a look at the possible roster the Houston Texans will take to the 2020 NFL regular season on offense and special teams. The Houston Texans are expected to take the practice field soon, as the NFL has scheduled teams to start training camp towar...

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3 Houston Texans who could make their first Pro Bowl in 2020

Patrick Morgan — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 18:20:53 +0000

If all goes according to plan for the Houston Texans in 2020, these three players will have breakout seasons that earn them their first Pro Bowl nods. Last season, the Houston Texans had three players named to the 2020 Pro Bowl: quarterback Deshaun Wat...

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Houston Texans: 5 Biggest X-Factors entering the 2020 season

Kerby Huffman — Mon, 13 Jul 2020 11:30:52 +0000

Which 5 Houston Texans non-stars will determine the team’s success this season? Defining a team’s “X-Factors” like the Houston Texans can be tricky, but for all intents and purposes, let’s say that these are the play...

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Houston Texans: Biggest concern going into 2020 season

Martin Marroquin — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 13:30:53 +0000

What is the biggest concern for the Houston Texans in 2020? Over the last few seasons, the biggest derailment to the Houston Texans success has been players staying healthy. This season will be no different, but it won’t be confined to just playi...

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Patrick Mahomes contract should have Deshaun Watson salivating

Patrick Morgan — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 00:59:38 +0000

Patrick Mahomes’ giant contract extension with the Kansas City Chiefs should have major implications on Deshaun Watson’s next deal with the Houston Texans. The Fourth of July may be over already, but if you’re still hearing fireworks ...

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Texans: Is Duke Johnson superfluous with David Johnson in Houston?

Patrick Morgan — Thu, 02 Jul 2020 19:02:40 +0000

Just how necessary is a player like Duke Johnson on the Houston Texans roster now that David Johnson is around as a dual-threat running back? There are many eerie parallels linking David Johnson and Duke Johnson. For starters, they both have the same l...

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