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Weekly Houston Texans Podcast

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  • Jan 2, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • infrequent NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 16 EPISODES


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Game Preview: Wild Card Redemption vs. Buffalo

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2020 18:22


In this week's episode, Eli and Max look at what the Texans have to do to end their recent streak of embarrassing wildcard exits. They discuss how JJ Watt's return will impact the game, and which Texans will have to step up alongside him in order to get the elusive wildcard win. They look at a Buffalo team that is just coming into their own, as we dissect their coaching, stout defence, and the young quarterback who has helped them get to this point. Both hosts offer their predictions for the game, as well as the significance it holds for the future's of multiple people within the Texans organization.

Game Preview: Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2019 14:42


MUST WIN. This week Eli and Max talk about how important this game and win will be not just for this years prospects, but the future as well. They look at how the absence of Tampa's two receivers will impact the game's outcome and the Texan's game plan. Max and Eli discuss the successes of the defence to this point, and what they can do to capitalize on the chaos that is Jameis Winston.

Game Preview: Week 15 vs. Tennessee Titans

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2019 17:02


In this episode we look at the astonishing loss to the Denver Broncos, and over-react and under-react to that game, as well as the rest of the season. We preview this weeks game, and the Titans team that the Texans will square off with twice in the next three weeks.

Game Preview: Week 13 vs. New England Patriots

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2019 13:08


On this week's episode Max and Eli look back at all the memorable Patriots matchups through the years, and how it always resulted in an unfavourable outcome. We discuss how this years Patriots are different than the champions we have seen before. When it comes time for predictions Eli has some very hot takes regarding how the game will play out.

Game Preview: Must Win vs. Indianapolis

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2019 15:21


In this week's episode, Eli and Max discuss the impact of last week's blowout, as well as what exactly the Texans can do to bounce back. We talk about how the Texans can make the most tout of the roster to salvage a super bowl run and then look forward to Thursday's must win game against the Colts. We'll discuss the importance of the game, as well as all that will go into a Texans win. Before making predictions, we break down the inactives and the role they will play in the game.

Game Preview: Baltimore Coming Off the Bye

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2019 16:55


In this weeks episode Eli and Max talk about how the Texans were able to rally together las week without JJ Watt and what that means going forward. They look forward to this weeks game against the Ravens, where the Texans face off against one of the most high powered offences the league has seen led by the dynamic Lamar Jackson. We discuss the major implications for the MVP race between Deshaun and Lamar, and discuss how the inactives will effect the game.

Game Preview: Jaguars at Wembley

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2019 18:24


In this episode we discuss the activates and inactives for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. We discuss some matchups, notably Nuk's first game against the Jags without Ramsey, as well as the importance of the Texans linebackers against Leonard Fournette.

J.J. Watt Injury & Trade Deadline Breakdown

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2019 23:42


In this episode, we look at the win in Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders and what the injuries to J.J. Watt and Lonnie Johnson Jr. mean to the Houston Texans. We also take a look at the trade deadline and some of that moves that were (not) made.

Analyzing the Big Trade This Week

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 18:24


After discussing the tough loss in Indianapolis, we look at how the Texans have responded with a big move and why the Will Fuller injury is different this time around. We give our insights and opinions on next week's game, specifically looking at the immediate impact Gareon Conley can have on the defence.

Injuries and Season Outlook

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 26:52


After a big win against Kansas City, the Texans have some decisions to make after some injuries. We discuss the big win and the possible roster moves following injuries, as well as the outlook for the rest of the Houston Texans season.

Episode 6: NFL Free Agency

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2019 59:22


For this week's episode, we bring on Robert Land of the Houston Sports Talk Podcast to talk about free agency thus far, the moves the Texans have made, as well as the moves they have not made. We discuss the outlook for next season in regards to draft needs, the offensive line, and Whitney Mercilus' role with the team moving forward.

Episode 5: NFL Combine Press Conferences

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 55:19


In this episode, we bring on Matt Hammond of The Matt Hammond Show to talk about Bill O'Brien and Brian Gaine's Press Conference, as well as some possible upcoming roster movement in regards to Kevin Johnson and Jadeveon Clowney. We also discuss the differing opinions on Bill O'Brien and his future with the Texans organization.

Episode 4: Nuk’s #1, Change My Mind

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 47:16


Along with Kareem Hunt to Cleveland, we cover what's happening around the NFL and the possible implications for the Texans. We discuss the crazy AB saga, and make the case for why Hop sits atop the field of WR’s in the NFL. After some interesting Texans takes on the upcoming offseason, Max brings back our “Get Heated!” segment and gets the hottest reaction so far!

Episode 3: Reacting to Texans Coaching Changes

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 56:03


In this episode we discuss the promotion of Tim Kelly to offensive coordinator and the hiring of quarterbacks coach Carl Smith. Da Windy City of Fansided contributor Usayd Koshul comes on the pod to give his early predictions for next season's playoffs. We also discuss the possibility of a big blockbuster move this offseason.

Episode 2: Super Bowl Week

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2019 40:40


In this episode, we break down some options for the Texans from last week's Senior Bowl. We also discuss the Super Bowl, some matchups, predictions, and bets for this weekend.

Episode 1: What Went Wrong in 2018

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2019 58:24


In this episode we discuss some of the issues that the Texans faced in the 2018 season, as well as some that they'll have to address this offseason. We also make predictions for the upcoming playoff games, and reveal some our favorite bets for the conference championship games.

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