As a rookie, Jalen Pitre took the Houston Texans’ defense by storm, leading the team in both interceptions and tackles. In his season season, there was a slump. Under DeMeco Ryans’ man-heavy scheme, Pitre took a step back. He didn’t record a turnover and his missed tackle rate went up. Entering Year 3, Pitre wants to live up to his billing as a former Big 12 Defensive Player of … [Read more...] about Jalen Pitre returns interception for TD, looking to breakout in Year 3 with Texans
Archives for August 2024
Astros Crawfish Boil: August 19, 2024
Framber Valdez | Photo by Maria Lysaker/Getty Images Welcome to the stretch run. The Houston Astros are well positioned for the stretch run over the final quarter of the season. Houston Astros News Astros stay hot as Framber remains ‘unbelievable’ AL Notes: Verlander, Garcia, Buxton, Paddack, Rangers, Skubal (MLBTR) Astros takeaways: Yusei Kikuchi aces first test, a … [Read more...] about Astros Crawfish Boil: August 19, 2024
Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB team
This was expected to be the season the Milwaukee Brewers finally took a step back after making five playoff appearances over the last six years in Major League Baseball’s smallest market. It hasn’t happened. Milwaukee has won five straight and leads the NL Central by 11 games over the St. Louis Cardinals. That's the biggest division lead of any major league team. They've been … [Read more...] about Brewers overcoming all sorts of adversity to build biggest division lead of any MLB team
Giants-Texans preseason Week 2: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts
The Houston Texans bested the New York Giants, 28-10, on Saturday afternoon at NRG Stadium to improve to 2-1 heading into the final week of training camp. Scoring drives aren’t honestly necessary in the preseason. Starters pick up two touchdowns in six minutes before the second-team defense gives up 14 points and costs a victory in front of the home crowd. What matters is … [Read more...] about Giants-Texans preseason Week 2: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts
Series Preview (41 of 52): Red Sox Visit Houston
Boston Red Sox | Photo by Brian Fluharty/Getty Images The Astros host the Red Sox for three games starting tonight. Tonight at 7:10 PM CT, the Houston Astros will host the Boston Red Sox in the first game of a three-game series. Last Meeting This is the second series this season (and this month) between the two teams. Houston swept Boston in three games in Fenway … [Read more...] about Series Preview (41 of 52): Red Sox Visit Houston