Drive Killers Hurt Texans’ Offense! It Wasn’t All on Stroud & Texans Are Built for the Playoff Fight

Let’s clear the air right now — the second-half struggles were NOT all on C.J. Stroud.

After the first two drives, everything changed. The Houston Texans offense got buried by drive-killing penalties, fumbles, and impossible down-and-distance situations. That forced the play calling to go conservative, stalled momentum, and made execution nearly impossible. This wasn’t just on Stroud or Jerrod Caley — this was about how the game was managed once things went sideways.

Meanwhile… the Texans defense has an engine.
And his name is Will Anderson Jr.

Who is the true driving force of Houston’s defense? The answer is obvious. Anderson is breaking franchise records, wrecking game plans, and showing up in the biggest moments. But how is he doing it? And why does everything flow through him? We break down why he’s become the most impactful player on this defense — and one of the most feared young defenders in the NFL.

And then there’s the playoff race.
Why does it actually feel like Houston can line up against ANY team in the AFC and believe they belong? Because the playing field is even. No superteams. No untouchables. Just Houston vs Everybody — and a defense that can flip games by terrorizing quarterbacks.

This episode is raw, real, and straight to the point.
If you’re locked into Texans football, this one’s for you.

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