Join Michael Connor, former Texans lineman Wade Smith, John Hickman and Stan Norfleet for live reaction to the Houston Texans season opener against the Los Angeles Rams on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.

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In this special edition of Locked On Texans, we dive deep into Houston’s path to victory against Sean McVay and the LA Rams.

📌 Key Topics:

Why slot coverage could make or break the Texans’ defense.

Jalen Pitre’s struggles in the slot — can he turn it around?

How McVay uses his top playmakers in the slot to dictate defenses.

The Rams’ Achilles heel: a porous run defense that gave up massive yardage in 2024.

Is pounding the rock Houston’s best chance to win? And what does Jakob Johnson’s activation really mean?

The Rams only held opponents under 100 rushing yards 4 times all season — so is this game about to become a ground-and-pound showdown?

💬 Drop your thoughts in the comments! Will the Texans win this one with their defense, or by running straight through the Rams’ front?

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Faith… or fear? That’s the big question for the Houston Texans this Sunday as they take on the LA Rams. With Christian Kirk and Braxton Berrios both listed as doubtful, can CJ Stroud rise to the occasion in his first test of the season?

We break down everything:

What plays in Houston’s favor and why history shows rookies have stepped up since Demeco Ryans arrived.

The skepticism surrounding the Texans’ offense without key weapons.

Is there finally a moment of clarity pointing toward an AFC Championship run?

Joining the conversation is Brandon K Scott from the B-Block Podcast and Sports Radio 610, giving his insight and expertise on Houston’s biggest matchup of the year so far.

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