The Roller Coaster That Is Texans Fandom
The period between the Super Bowl and start of the NFL year is probably the coaches and players favorite part of the year. It is the time where they can take a breath for at least a moment before working on free agency and the draft. Players obviously will start working out in the spring […]
13 days ago | 4 reads
This past January, while the Texans sought (and failed) to breakthrough the Divisional Playoff barrier, they also saw the anniversary of their hiring of Nick Caserio as GM for the team. Five years ago, Houston finally got their man (as Houston had a rather abortive attempt at Caserio in 2019). Since that time, He oversaw […]
14 days ago | 2 reads
We’re in that slow period between the Super Bowl and the new league year where it sometimes feels like the NFL world has ground to a halt. And that makes it a perfect time to ask: Where in the world are our Battle Red Blog readers? We don’t want or need your address or any […]
14 days ago | 3 reads
UPDATE: Texans expect to name Jerry Schuplinksi as new QB coach. As if on cue, just as this morning’s C.J. Stroud article was posting, the Texans were addressing 1 of the bullet points therein. From the earlier post: As hypothesized, the people speaking into Stroud’s ear might not be saying the things this particular young man […]
14 days ago | 5 reads
As we’re all well aware, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud had a disastrous outing in the AFC divisional round against the New England Patriots. The backlash from this, as is often the case in sports fandom, was knee-jerkish and rapidly took on a torches and pitchforks vibe. On the surface, it’s cheap and easy to […]
14 days ago | 2 reads
According to NFL reporter Aaron Wilson, the Houston Texans are expected to enter the high-tier running back market in free agency. Star running back Joe Mixon missed the entirety of last season with an undisclosed injury, and his status for next year remains very much up in the air. There has been speculation that Houston […]
14 days ago | 4 reads
All was quiet on the Texans front heading into the NFL Combine until General Manager Nick Caserio took the stage. He spoke for 20 minutes on the roster, contracts, draft prospects, and the future of the team. Even after the interview, there are still unanswered questions and storylines that will need to play out over […]
15 days ago | 3 reads
Today we deviate from the normal course of breaking down numbers and analyzing players into the theatre of the absurd. So, what follows is a bit of a commentary. Yesterday, a major news story broke concerned embattled running back Joe Mixon and the Texans were likely to part ways. The cut would save the Texans […]
15 days ago | 3 reads
Some fans choose their team, and some fans are chosen by their team. Which was it for you? Today, we want to hear your story from you: How you became a fan of the Texans. When did you first become a fan? Were you born into it? Was there a specific game or season that […]
16 days ago | 5 reads
After a long and drama-filled regular season, the just-as-anticipated offseason is upon us. In a couple of weeks, the NFL calendar flips to a new league year, and all of the free agency moves and draft porn you can stand will overwhelm your sports feeds. So it is with the Houston Texans. Coming off arguably […]
20 days ago | 2 reads
Much like the stock market, an NFL draft prospect’s value can fluctuate drastically over time. Throughout the pre-draft evaluation period, certain key events cause teams to reassess a player’s long-term outlook. The NFL Combine, like a quarterly earnings report, is one of the defining tentpole moments in a prospect’s draft cycle. Below are several top […]
20 days ago | 1 read
Cody Stoots is on the forefront of what we might lovingly call new media. He made his bones on the airwaves in various sports stations in Houston (the last being ESPN 97.5). However, he gave all of that up to cover the Houston Texans full time with his own site houfootball.com. Additionally, he can found […]
20 days ago | 4 reads
There was a report from NFL and NBA reporter Evan Sidery claiming that the Texans could have interest in former Colts offensive tackle Braden Smith in free agency. It wouldn’t be surprising at all to see Houston linked to a high-level offensive lineman, and it also wouldn’t be shocking if they were willing to offer […]
20 days ago | 4 reads
In another innovative first, the NFL has introduced a way for fans to get inside the NFL combine from the comfort of their favorite viewing spot. Let’s face it, any seat in Texas is better than a seat inside the Indianapolis Colts barn. Fans Can Now Register for Free Access to NFL Scouting Combine Presented […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
School is out! Okay, well maybe the Houston Texans’ 2025 season did not end in the confetti and fireworks we may have been hoping, but considering the circumstances the team was in after an 0-3 start, ending up all the way into the divisional round of the playoffs was quite the impressive feat. This is […]
21 days ago | 1 read
Every off-season wild rumors swirl around the Houston Texans. Threaded in and around those are mock drafts, rumors of another sort. This year is really no different. The talking heads need something to get people to click, tune in, listen up and otherwise help them sell you advertising content. So, the wilder the rumor, the […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
The NFL just released their full list of invitees to the NFL Combine. Over 319 players were initially invited to participate at the combine. Houston currently possess nine total picks in the 2026 NFL Draft, including four in the top 70. and Houston stands to select multiple players who are invited and workout at the […]
21 days ago | 2 reads
There comes a time when those of us on the periphery of the sports commentary game come across an existential crisis. On the one hand, controversy sells. The hot take generation has taken over in full force and you either get on the train or get run over by it. Yet, one can’t help but […]
22 days ago | 2 reads
It’s been a tough couple of weeks for Texans fans since their season came to an inglorious end at New England. Watching the Patriots get slapped around in a beating worse than the 29-13 score indicated did little to allievate some of that pain. The team had a lot go right for it. A franchise-best […]
26 days ago | 3 reads
The Texans got solid production from their starting tight end, Dalton Schultz, in 2025. Schultz hauled in 82 receptions for 777 yards and three touchdowns. He was Mr. Reliable all season for quarterback C.J. Stroud and should be in line for an even stronger 2026 campaign with another year in Nick Caley’s system. The real […]
26 days ago | 4 reads
If you live in the NW ‘burbs, your property values are about to jump thanks to the Houston Texans. Houston Texans HOUSTON (February 12, 2026) – The Houston Texans, Harris County, and Howard Hughes® today announced plans for Toro District™, a transformative new sports and entertainment destination in Bridgeland®, located in Northwest Harris County. The 83-acre […]
28 days ago | 2 reads
The Super Bowl left many Houston Texans fans thinking “that could have been us”. A better offensive line and a healthy Joe Mixon could have been the difference… especially in taking the pressure off of QB C.J. Stroud. The seven-round post-Super Bowl mock draft is my third of the offseason. Next edition will be after […]
28 days ago | 2 reads
After holding our collective breath for Dameon Pierce to carry on his rookie promise, and Joe Mixon to return from magical, mystery, injury land, it’s time to move on. 2025 rookie Woody Marks managed to hammer out 703 yards on 196 carries for a 3.6 yard per carry average in first year. The beating he […]
28 days ago | 2 reads
I’ve been mulling this commentary on Blake Fisher on for quite a while. Unsurprisingly, I think about the Texans an uncanny amount. ‘What if’s’ careen through my mind like highways in downtown Houston with the names of players whose missed opportunities could have opened so many doors for the franchise. Jaelen Strong. Tyler Ervin. Martinas […]
29 days ago | 2 reads
Part two of our Re-Sign or Replace analysis for the Houston Texans heading into the NFL Free Agency period, which opens March 9th. I chose to re-sign our two offensive lineman free agents Ed Ingram and Trent Brown while letting Christian Kirk, Nick Chubb, and Dare Ogumbowale find another home in the league. The Texans […]
30 days ago | 2 reads