(This story was updated to add new information.) If the Houston Texans would have gone for the jugular, perhaps they’d be sitting at 6-1. If the Texans tried to attack through the air instead of settling for their ground game behind Joe Mixon, perhaps they would have finished with more than three points in the second half on Sunday’s outing against the Green Bay Packers. That … [Read more...] about Texans coach DeMeco Ryans explains conservative play-calling on final drive
Texans-Packers Week 7: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts
Ka’imi Fairbairn had bailed the Houston Texans out of trouble three times over the first six games. There was almost a fourth time, but Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus had other plans heading into the final drive. Five days after being signed to the active roster, McManus kicked a 45-yard field goal as time expired to give Green Bay a 24-22 victory over Houston on … [Read more...] about Texans-Packers Week 7: Offense, defense and special teams snap counts
5 Takeaways from Texans’ last-second loss to Packers
Every year, there’s one game where injuries compile for the Houston Texans and lead to a loss. That came Sunday against the Green Bay Packers at Lambeau Field. Houston was without five defensive starters, but the offense produced the second-lowest output of the C.J. Stroud era and fell 24-22.The loss drops Houston to 5-2, with both losses coming against NFC North foes on the … [Read more...] about 5 Takeaways from Texans’ last-second loss to Packers
Texans Report Card: Grading Week 7 loss against Packers
The Houston Texans have been known for winning close games. They were due to be on the opposing side of a last-second comeback eventually. Green Bay Packers kicker Brandon McManus drilled a 45-yard field goal as time expired to secure a 24-22 victory at Lambeau Field and improve to 5-2. After setting the tone for most of the afternoon, the defense could keep Green Bay away from … [Read more...] about Texans Report Card: Grading Week 7 loss against Packers
Texans WR Stefon Diggs explains pregame scuffle with Packers CB Jaire Alexander
Houston Texans receiver Stefon Diggs made it clear that while his pregame scuffle with Green Bay Packers cornerback Jaire Alexander caused a commotion, he doesn’t regret calling out the All-Pro defender. “I don’t give a f— if I’m by myself or with a million. I’m never the bigger person. I ain’t letting s— go,” Diggs told reporters. “They picked it up or whatever. But I ain’t … [Read more...] about Texans WR Stefon Diggs explains pregame scuffle with Packers CB Jaire Alexander