The Sean Salisbury Show

Rolling into Week 5 in the NFL, the Texans kick off the season with a rough start following their first 4 games, standing 1-3. Turning things around quickly, they now enter the BYE Week standing at 2-3 following their recent two victories over the Tennessee Titans and the Baltimore Ravens. Reviewing Sunday's game against Baltimore, the Texans appear to have played their first complete game of the season, as all aspects of the ball were surprisingly radiant. Taking a moment to evaluate the first few games the Texans have completed, Sean and Dan pose what could be the underlying issue with the Texans heading into the BYE Week with hopes of adjustments to be made coming out. Is it a mental block or the inability to execute effectively?    

With Week 5 in the NFL set to conclude today following Monday Night Football tonight, the Texans roll into Baltimore with a bit of a chip on their shoulder against their AFC competitors. Favored to win and with the Ravens missing their starting quarterback, Lamar Jackson, the Texans do not disappoint, going on to shut out Baltimore with a final score of 44-10. Writing some history, Houston claims the organization's first victory at M&T Bank Stadium, having previously been 0-8 on the road until yesterday. Regarding C.J. Stroud's dominating performance and noting the absence of Lamar, Sean and Dan take a moment to evaluate yesterday's much-needed victory and what mentality the Texans should have going in and coming out of their BYE Week following this week's huge victory.

Standing at 1-3 now following their victory over the Titans last Sunday, the Texans now roll up to Baltimore, set to take on the Ravens in a Sunday noon kickoff. With both teams enduring some offensive struggles early in the start of the season, the Texans head on to Baltimore as the favorite ahead of Sunday's kickoff. Weighing the possibility of Ravens' starting quarterback Lamar Jackson possibly inactive for Sunday's game, Aaron shares a few gems the Texans must execute effectively in all aspects of the ball against their division rival if they intend to push on to 2-3 at a chance for better hopes of making the postseason.       

Deciding whether or not to place a couple of wagers for this weekend's slate of games? MLB, NFL, CFB? Covering all the must-watch showdowns heading into the weekend, professional sports gambler Chuck Edel joins for his weekly segment with picks for everyone to hop in on. If you're hoping to make some extra cash over the weekend, now four weeks straight without a missed pick, listen to what picks Chuck has going into this jam-packed sports weekend.  

With Week 4 of the NFL now in the books, the Houston Texans stand at 1-3 following their victory Sunday over Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans. Now heading into Week 5, the Texans face a critical opportunity to secure a win against the Baltimore Ravens, who may be without their star quarterback under center, Lamar Jackson. Surprisingly, standing at 1-3 to start the season, both teams desperately need Sunday's win over the other to boost their chances of making the playoffs before hopes are far-flung. Possibly not to suit up on Sunday in regards to a hamstring injury, Sean and Dan discuss how crucial it is for the Texans to try to pull out of Sunday with a victory over the Ravens, with the chance to combat their disappointing start to the season.      

Anticipating the start of the 2025-26 NBA season, Houston wasted no time deepening its roster's depth this offseason, re-signing players and picking up additional prospects, all with the hopes of furthering their appearance in the postseason. With a turnaround year in not making the playoffs in 2024 to making the semi-finals last year, the Rockets look to be a big competitor coming out of the West. Taking a sharp turn just weeks before the initial start of the season, Houston Guard Fred VanVleet tears his ACL during practice, appearing to be out for the season. Revisiting the additions of 2x NBA Champion Kevin Durant and Clint Capela, and now with Houston's main guard possibly missing the season's entirety, should the Rockets be looking for another Guard to replace Fred?  

As October begins and postseason baseball approaches, Houston has faced a challenging September in both the NFL and MLB. The Texans, led by C.J. Stroud, secured their first win by shutting out the Titans 26-0 yesterday afternoon. Meanwhile, the Astros concluded their season by winning their final series against the Angels 2-1, which marks the first time since 2016 that they will miss the postseason. Reflecting on the weekend, Sean and Dan discuss the Texans' shutout victory, while noting areas for improvement that still need attention on the offensive side. Looking ahead, they also provide a couple of suggestions for the Astros' upcoming 2026 season, including offseason adjustments necessary for the team to return to the postseason.

Coming into the season with some pretty high standards as we enter Week 4 of the NFL, the Houston Texans have yet to grasp a win for the season as they currently sit at the bottom of the AFC South Division, 0-3. Set to take on rookie quarterback Cam Ward and the Tennessee Titans this Sunday in hopes of gaining their first win, lots of questions are raised about the Texans' season following their 0-3 start. Weighing out Sunday's odds between the two, and with the offensive production still a major issue at hand, many wonder if this team can muster up enough points to get Sunday's victory. Talking production and a few personnel adjustments around the team recently, Aaron Wilson shares a few things to take note of as we head into Sunday's kickoff. 

As teams across both the American and National leagues clinch their playoff berths, the Astros are still in contention for a playoff spot, with time now racing against them, as only one final series remains in the season. Losing their last 5 games, the Stros slip out of first place as the Mariners go on to take the Division for the first time since 2001. Set to take on the Angels in their last series of the season and set to conclude their series against the Athletics this afternoon, the Astros must win 3 of their last 4 games, along with some help from a couple of other teams, to have a chance at making the Wild Card round. With playoff spots filling left and right, Astros GM Dana Brown weighs in, a bit optimistic for the Astros and their 2025 season.   

Still trying to buy themselves a playoff spot with 5 games left of the season to go, the Astros' decade reign over the postseason appears to slowly diminish as they drop Game 1 of their opener last night against the Athletics with a final score of 5-1. Having entered this crucial stage of the season now and comparing a few identical events to last season's early drop-off in the postseason, many would argue the Astros have entered a decline in the recent 2 seasons. Not liable to pull out of must-win situations similar to last night's game and still unable to put up runs with runners in scoring position, Dan and Ari evaluate last night's loss and where this now puts the organization moving forward, posing the question of what the future could begin to look like. 

Reaching this very intense part of the year with football season in full swing now, baseball season slowly concluding, and basketball season on the horizon, there was a lot of hype surrounding the city of Houston rolling into the 2025-26 season. Looking back on each league's legal tampering period during the offseason and free agency, wasting no time on contract signings and extensions, Houston appeared to have a very promising future across all 3 leagues in the years to come. However, taking a drastic turn recently as the Astros' playoff hopes slowly slip, the Texans' 0-3 start, and Shams Charania breaking the news that Rockets' Guard Fred VanVleet endured a torn ACL yesterday and may miss the season's entirety, things do not look as promising as they once did for Houston. Regressing a bit, Dan, Chris, & Ari share how they feel about Houston's current teams and their current positions, and which of the 3 could turn their season around before it becomes too late.

Now approaching the final two series of the season, the Astros' playoff dreams slowly slip away as Seattle cruises by Houston, taking all three games from the Astros. Following the weekend's sweep, the Mariners removed the Stros from their spot at the top of the division, placing them in second, now three games behind. Currently out of the playoff picture and set to tee back into action tomorrow against the Athletics, Steve shares some takeaways from the weekend and what possibilities the Stros may have, still within reach of gaining a playoff spot with six games left to play.

Kicking into Week 3 of the NFL season following last night's battle between the Dolphins and the Bills, the Texans head into Sunday on a bit of a rough start, standing at 0-2 as they look to take on Trevor Lawrence and the Jacksonville Jaguars this Sunday. Hoping to gain their first win of the season and addressing a few issues that still need adjusting before the weeks get rolling, Aaron Wilson shares a few positives and negatives he's seen from the Texans these recent weeks, along with what the Texans must execute proficiently to secure the win over the Jaguars on Sunday. 

With the division race beginning to tighten and wrapping up their interdivision rivalry series yesterday, the Astros broke out the brooms here at Daikin as they went on to take all three games from the Texas Rangers following yesterday's final score of 5-2. Gaining the sweep, the Astros spring back into 1st place of the AL West Division, just ahead of the Mariners by half a game and 5 games leading the Rangers. Set to tee back into action tomorrow against Seattle as we dwindle to the final 3 series of the season, Sean and Dan take a look at the Astros' recent games and toss around a few ways they can sustain this great play they've ushered in coming out of this Rangers' series, rolling into these last few games.   

Now just 10 games away from the initial start of the postseason, baseball heats up as teams battle away in contention for one of the few playoff spots as we approach the end of the regular season. Set to conclude the Silver Boot Series today, still half a game behind Seattle and roughly 4 games ahead of the Rangers, the Astros appear to be on the verge of closing out their division race and taking back their spot at the top of the division. Discussing a few ongoing issues, including injuries and production as we enter the most highly anticipated part of the season, Dana provides a sense of tranquility for the city of Houston and Astros fans heading into the final stretch of the year.   

With football season picking up and the postseason in baseball on the horizon, the intensity surrounding the two leagues has grown drastically as we enter the fall season. Concentrating on Houston, the Astros open their final Silver Boot Series against the Rangers with a win, followed by a final score of 6-3. Switching gears to the gridiron, the Texans face off in an MNF showdown against Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, following a heartbreaking loss of 20-19. Starting the season off 0-2 for the first time since 2023 regarding the Texans, and hoping to climb back to the top of the division now roughly 1 game behind Seattle regarding the Astros; Sean, Chris, and Dan take a moment to evaluate yesterday's games, mixed with some similarities between the two organizations that must be addressed pertaining to injuries and production.      

With the league set to conclude its last few series just before teeing into the postseason, many teams across the MLB battle away in hopes of clinching a playoff spot, further extending their season for a chance at the World Series. Focusing on the Astros, the Stros wrap up their weekend series against Atlanta, taking two of the three games from the Braves and winning their first series since the Colorado Rockies roughly 3 weeks ago. Gaining the series win but slipping out of first place now one game behind Seattle, Steve shares a few takeaways from the weekend mixed with some things that need polishing if the Astros wish to reclaim their spot at the top of the division before it's too late.     

Ecstatic that the NFL season is now underway, with Week 1 officially in the books, the Texans get off to a rocky start following last Sunday's season opener loss to Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams. Rolling into Week 2 following last night's Thursday night kickoff, the Texans take on Baker Mayfield and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers this week, set for a Monday night face-off. Hoping to level out their wins and losses this week regarding a few injuries and lingering issues, Aaron Wilson shares a few pointers heading into Monday's game, along with what aspects the Texans must sustain in the set games and weeks to come.    

Following their Game 1 loss the other night, the Astros push to take Game 2 from the Blue Jays with a final score of 3-2, maintaining their lead in the American League West Division. Clutching up late in the 9th, Yainer Diaz takes the Astros over the top for the win with a walk-off home run, evening the series 1-1 with the rubber match set this afternoon. With the division race tightening and following their last two series losses, Sean and Dan assess yesterday's victory along with what the Astros must do to hold their division spot ahead of their two division rivals, the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.  

Entering the final stretch of the season with teams hoping to claim a playoff spot, the hype surrounding the start of the postseason has heightened, followed by tight races between teams all across the league. Setting a franchise record having made 8 consecutive playoff appearances, followed by 7 consecutive ALCS appearances, the Astros look to be on the brink of possibly being put out of playoff contention following the AL West's tight division race this year. Losing back-to-back series and still unable to score runs with runners in scoring position during this crucial time of the season, Dana weighs in on the Astros' recent struggles and hopes of pulling it together to win the pennant race.   

Officially kicking into football season following the NFL's Week 1 openers this past weekend, the Texans kick off their season against Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams, falling short with a final of 14-9. Rolling through a long offseason, followed by free agency, the draft, and training camp, the Texans have made a splash in revitalizing their roster with a few big offseason moves, including contract signings and pickups. Although it has strengthened the team in some areas, the Texans still appear to have a few lingering issues from previous years that remain unresolved in some places. Looking somewhat identical to last year's season's issues, Sean and Dan evaluate Sunday's season opener against the Rams and what adjustments must be made if the Texans wish to contend for the AFC Division.