The Houston Texans have an offensive identity crisis, and whatever this offense thinks it is… it isn’t working consistently. On today’s Locked On Texans Podcast, we dive into the confusion surrounding the Texans’ offensive struggles and ask the big question:

👉 What IS the offensive identity of the Houston Texans?

Hear from CJ Stroud himself, as he shares his thoughts on where this team is mentally and what has to change. After a confusing and frustrating week following the loss to Seattle, Houston suddenly faces a must-win game on Sunday vs the 49ers — a matchup that feels like looking in the mirror. If the Texans are going to turn this around, CJ needs to be elite and elevate everyone around him.

We also break down the current state of the Texans franchise and why this offseason needs to start with tough—but actually not-so-tough—decisions, beginning with the front office and GM direction.

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The chess match is SET. 🧠🏈
DeMeco Ryans vs Kyle Shanahan. Texans vs 49ers. Houston is favored by 1.5, but can the Texans finally prove they can beat an elite NFL team?

The 5-2 San Francisco 49ers, bruised by injuries yet still stacking wins, roll into this matchup as one of the NFL’s most battle-tested squads. On the other sideline, the healthy and hungry Houston Texans are searching for that signature victory. Can DeMeco crack the code of his former head coach—or will Shanahan remind the league who built the system first?

In this Locked On Texans x Locked On 49ers crossover, we break down:

🔥 Key Matchups that will decide the game
🔥 How each coach attacks the other’s scheme
🔥 Why this could be a LOW-SCORING field-goal finish
🔥 Game predictions, X-factors, and which QB has the edge
🔥 What this game means for Houston’s identity moving forward

Can Houston FINALLY beat a top-tier NFL team?

Will the 49ers’ injuries open a door—or does Shanahan still have too many answers?

Can DeMeco Ryans flip the script on the mentor who helped shape his coaching DNA?

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Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman take a closer look at the Houston Texans loss to the Seattle Seahawks and a look ahead to this weeks matchup with the San Francisco 49ers, on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.

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The Houston Texans are spiraling, and the fanbase is starting to feel it. 💥 With the offense collapsing, Nico Collins in concussion protocol, and DeMeco Ryans refusing to make changes at OC, are Texans fans beginning to lose faith in DeMeco AND CJ Stroud? Today on the Locked On Texans Podcast, we dive into the biggest questions shaking H-Town right now: 🔥 Is DeMeco Ryans’ stubbornness costing the Texans the season? – Ryans says he’s NOT changing Offensive Coordinators and insists the blame should be on him. Admirable? Or alarming? Could this backfire with the locker room and the fanbase? 🔥 Is CJ Stroud still the Franchise QB of the future? – Or… should Houston at least consider life after Stroud if these trends continue? Has the league figured him out, or is this slump on coaching and scheme? 🔥 Life without Nico Collins = BIG trouble – With Nico in concussion protocol, who is stepping up? Nobody has proven they’re even a true WR2… so how does Houston survive without its WR1? 🔥 Fan Reaction: Are Texans fans DONE with this offense? – We read your comments, your tweets, and your frustrations. The pulse of the fanbase is LOUD.

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The Houston Texans offense was painful, confusing, and straight-up complacent — and the players are admitting it. After a brutal offensive performance, questionable coaching decisions, and Tytus Howard calling out the team’s mindset, it’s time to ask a real question:

👉 Are the Texans even CLOSE to competing with elite NFL teams?
Right now — the answer looks like no.

Tonight on Locked On Texans, we break down the 3 PHASES of FAILURE that cost Houston big:

Rotating Laken Tomlinson and Juice Scruggs at LG for no clear reason?
28 pressures. 3 sacks. 4 QB hits. No run game. No rhythm. No identity.
That’s how you sabotage an offense.

4 of 15 on throws 10+ yards

Multiple hero-ball misses

No situational awareness in key moments

CJ is a star — but Monday was bad. Really bad.

From run-run-run predictability to ignoring Dalton Schultz to no QB sneaks on 3rd and 4th and short…
This was Houston’s most head-scratching play-calling of the season.

The defense gave you 4 turnovers and you walked away with 13 points.
That’s not winning football. That’s wasted opportunities.

Tytus Howard flat-out said it:

“We were complacent. No energy. We let the defense down.”

Why does this team always need to get punched in the mouth before waking up?

Defense — you were elite.
Offense — accountability time.
Coaches — look in the mirror.

TAP IN!
COMMENT: Who deserves the most blame — CJ, Caley, O-Line, or the overall mindset?

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The Houston Texans just took a MAJOR hit — Christian Kirk is OUT, and now this offense enters Monday night with its most reliable slot weapon on the shelf. So the question is simple… 👉 Can the Texans survive without their true slot WR? In today’s episode of Locked On Texans, we break down exactly what Houston is missing without Kirk: 💥 A high-IQ receiver who understands the nuances and spacing of the offense 💥 The team’s third most dependable target behind Nico Collins and Dalton Schultz 💥 A true slot presence who opens up big-play opportunities and keeps coverages honest With Kirk leading the team in slot snaps (even after missing two games!), Houston now has a decision to make: Braxton Berrios in a full-time slot role? Dalton Schultz inside more? Or is this the week rookie Jaylin Noel finally gets his breakout moment? 👀 PLUS — don’t overlook special teams. Frank Ross has Houston winning the field-position battle all year long, and that could be a hidden weapon Monday night. We close with final predictions… and yes, I don’t think Houston will win — BUT what if they DO? This game could change everything

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