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Texans on Tap is your one-stop podcast for the Houston Texans news and analysis you care about. Hosted by SportsMap Houston’s Brandon Strange, Charlie Pallilo, and Josh Jordan, new episodes drop every Monday and Tuesday throughout the season. Let’s go Texans!

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    S3 Ep2: How Texans draft fills some BIG needs for CJ Stroud!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 20:40


    The Texans swerved everyone on night 1 of the NFL Draft by trading back into the second round. Charlie, Josh, and Brandon give their reactions to Houston's second round selections!

    S3 Ep1: How Texans are poised for their most unpredictable draft in the Stroud era!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2025 24:08


    Reactions to Houston Texans offseason moves and previewing their NFL draft possibilities!

    S2 Ep46: How Texans defense now measures up to other NFL powerhouses

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2025 23:16


    Texans GM Nick Caserio has made some big, bold moves over the offseason. How does the team turn these moves into a net positive for the offense and is the defense now tops in the AFC?

    S2 Ep45: Opportunities for improvement, tough decisions ahead for Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 21, 2025 34:55


    With the playoff loss in the rearview, now its time for the Texans to retool for the 2025 season. There's plenty of work to do in addressing needs. What stands in Houston's way to build a team that can break through?

    S2 Ep44: Texans fall to Chiefs, unable to overcome critical errors, questionable calls

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2025 23:27


    The Texans season ends in KC as Houston falls 23-14 to the Chiefs. The Texans shot themselves in the foot on special teams, the o-line cratered in the second half, were victims of egregious flags in favor of Patrick Mahomes, yet somehow kept this game close.

    S2 Ep43: What battles Texans must win to shock the world, derail Chiefs dynasty

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2025 27:20


    Following Houston's decisive win over the Chargers, they travel to a frigid Arrowhead Stadium to face a familiar playoff foe in the Chiefs. While the Texans are big underdogs in this matchup, what are some critical areas in which Houston can tilt the bout their direction?

    S2 Ep42: How Texans LOCK DOWN of Chargers sets familiar tone for Houston!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2025 21:54


    The Texans recover from a disastrous start to suffocate LA defensively, forcing multiple turnovers, sacks, and wreaking havoc while CJ Stroud found his Super Man cape for the 32-12 victory to advance to the second round in consecutive years!

    S2 Ep41: Crucial playoff x-factors that could tilt Chargers-Texans in Houston's favor!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2025 20:21


    On this week's episode: Jets show interest in Bobby Slowik, Rex Ryan dismisses Houston in the most disrespectful way, and critical matchups to watch for during Chargers-Texans Wild Card Round clash!

    S2 Ep40: How Texans domination over Titans in finale sets stage for playoffs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2025 17:32


    Houston dominates the fake Oilers in Nashville to end the regular season. What sort of statement did CJ Stroud and the offense make ahead of the playoffs and what were the Texans final season grade?

    S2 Ep39: How Texans health, pride, and playoff positioning now take center stage!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 16:04


    Four Texans make the Pro Bowl, but one beast on defense gets snubbed. With just one game remaining in the regular season, the Texans focus on how to compete on Sunday with an eye to being the healthiest version of themselves entering the playoffs. Texans will host either the Chargers or Steelers in the first round. Which team is the better matchup for Houston?

    S2 Ep38: How Texans can pick up pieces following Ravens thrashing

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2024 21:28


    Houston gets embarrassed on Netflix on Christmas, at home, by the might Ravens. Following such a brutal loss, where do the Texans go from here and are changes imminent?

    S2 Ep37: Critical matchups necessary for Texans to pull off Christmas miracle over Ravens

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2024 23:13


    With a depleted offensive line and wide receiving corps, the Texans face a daunting matchup against the Ravens on a short week. How can Houston pull off the upset against a Baltimore team that has historically had the Texans' number?

    S2 Ep36: How Texans loss means so much more after gruesome injury

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 21, 2024 23:13


    The Texans drop a disappointing loss to the Chiefs but suffer a more serious loss of Tank Dell to another gruesome leg injury. Where do the Texans go from here?

    S2 Ep35: Why Texans Chiefs AFC showdown means more than you think!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2024 20:10


    With Houston and KC both having their divisions locked up, its the Texans who have more to play for with potential playoff seeding hanging in the balance. Can Houston's high-powered defense do enough to keep Pat Mahomes and company from pulling off another clutch performance in KC?

    S2 Ep34: Texans defensive domination over Dolphins puts stranglehold on division

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 15, 2024 19:26


    Derek Stingley Jr and the Houston defense puts on a clinic grabbing 3 interceptions from Tua Tagovailoa, the last of which iced the game for the Texans. CJ Stroud and the offense did enough to hold off a pesky Dolphins to all-but-seal the AFC South for the Texans for a second season in a row.

    S2 Ep33: How critical Texans returns could tilt make-or-break stretch for Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2024 15:11


    Ahead of matchups against the Chiefs and Ravens, the Texans host a pesky Dolphins team that has been on an offensive tear over their past 5 games. Can Houston capture a crucial win to keep the Colts at arm's length?

    S2 Ep32: NFL insiders hint at eye-opening future for Texans offense | Al-Shaair suspension reactions

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2024 25:53


    It was an eventful off week for the Texans with the national media coverage of Azeez Al-Shaair's suspension. Are the Texans joining the Astros as H-Town villains? Nick Caserio also endorsed OC Bobby Slowik and how that aligns with NFL insiders hinting at his future for next season.

    S2 Ep31: Texans salvage ugly win from controversial performance over Jaguars

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2024 15:25


    The Texans gets much-needed win in Jacksonville but the play that has everyone talking was Azeez Al-Shaair's late hit on Trevor Lawrence that forced the QB out of the game with a concussion.

    S2 Ep30: Struggles, gaslighting, and another opportunity to turn it around

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 28, 2024 23:24


    Does the tape back up the Stroud criticism? Is Demeco gaslighting everyone? After an awful loss versus the Titans, can Houston correct course against a bad Jaguars team?

    S2 Ep29: How Texans loss to Titans is grave wake up call for Houston!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2024 22:46


    What looked like a blowout turned into Houston's worst loss of the season, if not worst regular season loss in franchise history, dropping a home game to a 2-win division rival. Who is to blame?

    S2 Ep28: CJ Stroud haters should pipe down | Titans-Texans W12 Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 18:05


    Addressing the recent criticisms of CJ Stroud's stat regression. How Texans can avoid some trap game pitfalls against Tennessee.

    S2 Ep27: How Texans thumping of Cowboys resets expectations for Houston

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2024 19:29


    Texans get a dominating win in Jerryland to break Houston's 2-game skid. Texans defense feasted against a thin Dallas o-line.

    S2 Ep26: Why there's more on the line for Texans on MNF than just a win over Cowboys!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 24:09


    The battle of Texas happens in Arlington on Monday Night Football. But this time feels different.

    S2 Ep25: Second half implosion to Lions raises even more questions about Texans coaching staff, players

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 11, 2024 23:35


    On a night the Texans took a 16 point lead into halftime and intercepted the ball 5 times, Houston still found a way to lose to a tough Lions team.

    S2 Ep24: What Texans must do to steal a signature upset win over Lions

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 7, 2024 22:17


    Texans host the NFC's hottest team in the Detroit Lions in primetime Sunday night. Houston is banged up in key areas so what must the Texans do to upset a mighty Detroit team?

    S2 Ep23: Texans nightmare performance raises grave depth, coaching concerns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2024 18:47


    The Texans had one of their worst games in recent performance on Halloween in New York. Who's to blame for such an awful performance?

    S2 Ep22: How Texans spooky defense can put final nail in Jets season on Halloween!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 19:56


    The Texans travel to New York to face the 2-6 Jets on Halloween night. Will it be a fright night treat for Houston or will New York be a house of horrors for the Texans?

    S2 Ep21: Texans defense comes up BIG versus Colts in crucial Division matchup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2024 18:19


    The Texans pull out another nail-biter 23-20 over the Colts in Houston bringing their record to 6-2. The win gives them a 2-game lead over Indy in the standings and capturing that all important tie-breaker!

    S2 Ep20: X-factor matchups for Texans to make statement rebound versus Colts

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2024 22:54


    Houston hopes to wash away the taste of a bad loss to the Packers by defeating their Division rival Colts. Indy comes in winners of 4 of their last 5 games while Texans enter this matchup with grave concerns regarding their o-line. How do the Texans respond to last week's heartbreaker? Hopefully by making a statement in week 8!

    S2 Ep19: Texans drop hearbreaker to Packers in Green Bay!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 21, 2024 18:57


    Despite the complete implosion by the offensive line, the Texans had a lead late in Green Bay but could not close the deal against the Packers. Get the full breakdown and analysis here.

    S2 Ep18: Crucial Texans keys to grabbing a marquee victory over Packers!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 17, 2024 14:48


    Two of the league's best teams collide in Green Bay in Week 7. Can CJ Stroud and the Texans continue their winning ways against Jordan Love and the Packers?

    S2 Ep17: How Texans suffocated Patriots in week 6 blowout!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 13, 2024 9:32


    The Texans ran out to a big lead and never looked back as they rolled over New England for their 3rd win in a row, running their record up to 5-1 for the season!

    S2 Ep16: Can short-handed Texans keep vibes high against struggling Patriots?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2024 18:10


    What initially was presumed to be a laugher of a game now sees Texans enter New England with mounting depth concerns. Can Houston adjust to the loss of Nico Collins and a banged up O-line to run their record to 5-1 in week 6?

    S2 Ep15: Texans escape with another narrow victory over Bills!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2024 15:47


    Houston went up early on Buffalo and hold on to dear life without Nico Collins in the second half to wrestle away a huge victory over the Bills in week 5!

    S2 Ep14: Crucial matchups Texans must capitalize on to neutralize mighty Bills

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 3, 2024 20:32


    Houston has their work cut out for them as they host a scary Bills team coming off of a loss in week 4. Can the Texans clean up their penalties and find a ground game to help take some pressure off of CJ Stroud?

    S2 Ep13: Texans avoid disaster versus Jags!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 21:53


    In a game that Houston probably should've lost, CJ Stroud leads another game-winning drive late to steal a win. How did they do it and why is Houston committing so many penalties?

    S2 Ep12: How Texans offense can seize advantages, unlock potential versus desperate Jaguars

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 26, 2024 22:18


    The Texans are eager to wash away the bad taste of the Vikings blowout while the Jaguar come to Houston desperate to get in the win column for 2024. Can Houston find their groove offensively and also clean up their ugly penalties?

    S2 Ep11: Important lessons from Texans early season setback in Minnesota

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2024 19:57


    Week 3 was not as close as Vegas (or Texans fans) had anticipated. Critical takeaways from an ugly game Houston hopes to put in their rearview mirror.

    S2 Ep10: How CJ Stroud, Texans can overcome Vikings relentless blitz attack

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2024 19:55


    The Houston Texans travel to Minnesota looking to derail the Vikings surprising 2-0 start while trying to put an early stranglehold on the Division.

    S2 Ep9: How Texans overcame defensive duel to best Bears!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 16, 2024 20:38


    Texans go 2-0 after grinding out a tough win over the Bears...but it was ugly!

    S2 Ep8: How Texans can exploit clear advantages over Bears opportunistic defense

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2024 20:16


    Your comprehensive guide to Chicago Bears- Houston Texans week 2 matchup!

    S2 Ep7: Joe Mixon & other exciting standouts from Texans slugfest victory over Colts

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2024 19:28


    S2 Ep6: 3 major x-factors could tip the scale for Texans-Colts in Week 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2024 26:55


    How Houston can contain Richardson, slow down Indy's run game, and press their advantage in the air.

    S2 Ep5: Top potential surprises, wildcards, & award candidates for 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2024 19:46


    Now that the 53-man roster is set, Brandon, Charlie, and Josh give their thoughts on potential x-factors, review some notable Texans on NFL.com's season award projections, and give their final season predictions.

    S2 Ep4: Exciting takeaways from the preseason finale over the Rams!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2024 16:47


    S2 Ep3: Texans host preseason defensive clinic in blowout over Giants

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2024 20:57


    S2 Ep2: Tiny glimpses, big excitement!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2024 19:32


    S2 Ep1: What has us excited after Texans HOF game!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2024 24:49


    Full analysis of the Texans Preseason 2024 HOF game!

    S2: Solutions for some common 2024 concerns are right in front of Texans

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2024 20:30


    S2: Media shamelessly pushing fake CJ Stroud drama

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 18:17


    S2: GM seems to tip his hand on Super Bowl blueprint, HOF coach co-signs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2024 18:26


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