The Houston Texans handled business at home and took care of the Arizona Cardinals — but don’t let the final score fool you. For DeMeco Ryans and this Texans defense, the standard was NOT upheld. And the film makes it clear why.

Missed tackles.
Bad technique.
Too many clean windows.

The Cardinals completed 11 passing plays of 10+ yards, and that’s a real issue for a defense built on discipline and violence at the point of attack. Coach Ryans wants it cleaned up — fast.

Meanwhile… CJ Stroud gave you EXACTLY what you needed to see.
No turnovers.
No unnecessary sacks.
Quick decisions.
Taking what the defense gave him.

The flow of the game fit perfectly into Stroud’s hands, and he managed it like a vet. Houston put up 17 points in the first quarter and added 7 in the third — the two quarters where this team has struggled most. That’s growth. That’s execution.

Plus:

What this performance says about Stroud’s command of the offense

Can Jawhar Jordan become the complementary back Houston needs with Nick Chubb out?

Why the offensive line deserves respect

Dalton Schultz appreciation hour 🫡

The Texans are winning — but the margin for error is shrinking. Let’s talk about what’s real, what needs fixing, and what’s next for Houston.

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The rookies brought the heat on the final day of Houston Texans training camp before heading off to West Virginia! 🚀

Airontae Ersery dominated reps vs the first-team defense and showed impressive bounce-back ability.

Woody Marks flashed major burst and vision, turning heads with several explosive runs.

Dalton Schultz opens up about why this tight end group is built differently and how they can stabilize the offense early in Nick Caley’s system.

Plus, we break down:
🏈 What to expect from the team in West Virginia
🔥 Early expectations for the first preseason game
👀 Who’s separating from the pack on offense

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On today’s episode of Locked On Texans, we’re diving DEEP into the defensive clinic Houston put on Sunday night. This wasn’t just a good game. This was Demeco Ryans’ masterpiece — a complete shutdown of a Kansas City offense averaging 25 points per game.

Here’s how the Texans did it 👇

🔥 Texans Defensive Dominance:

Held Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs to 10 points

Only 70 YAC yards allowed — KC’s 3rd lowest of the season

Just 8 passing first downs, the second lowest they’ve had all year

Mahomes finished with a negative EPA per dropback (-0.41)
This defense didn't bend. It flat-out slammed the door shut.

But offensively? Different story.
Houston scraped out 2.6 yards per carry, and Marks finished with 68 yards on 26 carries. And in the second half? We saw exactly what went wrong…

Chris. Jones. Happened.
Houston had -2 rushing yards on 4 carries in the third quarter.
Marks’ yards before contact? -1.75.
He wasn’t getting met at the line — he was getting met in the backfield.

When the passing offense stalled, the run game couldn’t bail them out. But even on a tough night offensively, the Texans’ defense carried them across the finish line.

So we have to ask…
👉 Should Demeco Ryans be in the Coach of the Year conversation?
👉 Should Matt Burke be considered for Assistant Coach of the Year?

Tap in for the most in-depth, straight-up breakdown of Houston’s statement win.

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