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Astros Lose Another Series, Texans-Raiders Reaction, WAJ not Top 10?

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 23:48:20 GMT

Texans All-Access: Woody Marks' Breakout Night and DeMeco Ryans on the Texans' Run Game

Houston Texans — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:37:07 GMT

John Harris and Marc Vandermeer on Woody Marks' breakout, the Texans offensive line, plus postgame audio from DeMeco Ryans and Keylan Rutledge.

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Texans Preseason Takeaways: C.J. Stroud Looks Sharp, O-Line Takes Shape & Rookies Rise

Bleav — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 22:05:00 GMT

In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth Payne breaks down the biggest takeaways from the Texans’ preseason matchup with the Raiders. C.J. Stroud looked calm, decisive and in command during his lone series, while the offensive line showed encouraging signs of better communication, coordination and physicality. Seth also looks at whether Houston may have finally settled on its starting five up front—and what Wyatt Teller’s current role could mean moving forward.

Plus, rookie tight end Marlin Klein continues to impress, Kayden McDonald takes a noticeable step forward after a shaky preseason opener, and Wade Woodaz flashes his athleticism while still working through the growing pains of an NFL linebacker. Seth also discusses the difficult loss of Jayden Higgins, what the additions of Zay Jones and Sterling Shepard might mean for the receiver room, and why the Texans should remain patient with Tank Dell.

C.J. Stroud looks sharp. The O-line may be taking shape. And several Texans rookies are starting to make their move.

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Texans pierden contra Raiders en segundo de pre temporada

Houston Texans — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 20:37:41 GMT

C.J. Stroud lució bien en su debut. Se perdió el partido pero se rescata mucho de la semana de trabajo al acercarnos al final de la pre temporada. Enrique Vasquez y Gustavo Rangel repasan la semana y adelantan comentarios de como se proyecta el plantel hacia la temporada regular. Esto y más en la nueva edición de Texans en la Jugada!

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Houston Texans’ OL Decisions Just Got EASIER & Marlin Klein The Next GEORGE KITTLE?!

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 15:45:01 GMT

The Houston Texans finally gave us a real look at the starting offense — and there was A LOT to like.

The good, the bad and the ugly are all on the table in this episode of Locked On Texans as we break down Houston’s first-team offensive line, C.J. Stroud’s command of the offense, Marlin Klein’s emerging role and some VERY interesting developments on the depth chart.

🔥 THE GOOD:
• Tytus Brown at center created excellent balance up front.
• Keylan Rutledge looked right at home at his natural guard position, constantly looking for work and finishing blocks.
• Trent Brown was excellent on the right side, helping Houston’s right side account for 29 of Marks’ 37 first-drive yards.
• C.J. Stroud looked completely in control during his limited sample size.
• Houston clearly has a plan for Marlin Klein — and the rookie has George Kittle written all over him… in due time.

😬 THE BAD:
• Wyatt Teller and Braden Smith — two of Houston’s biggest offseason offensive-line additions — are now sitting behind the starters.
• That’s roughly $18 million in salary sitting on the bench.
• Is it time for the Texans to consider moving on from one of them?

👀 THE UGLY & THE SURPRISES:
• What’s next in the Houston Texans offensive line evaluation?
• Wade Woodaz looks like he’s locking down LB3.
• Marte Mapu? That situation is looking much less certain.
• And the Ja-len Gang keeps making plays — Jaylin Smith and Jaylen Reed continue to stand out, especially in run support.

The Texans are still evaluating this roster, but the early signs are getting harder to ignore.

Is Houston’s starting offensive line already telling us what this offense is going to look like in 2026?

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First look at CJ Stroud and Texans O-line battle | Preseason #2

Texans on Tap: A Houston Texans Podcast — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 09:00:00 GMT

First impressions of CJ Stroud and the O-line versus the Raiders in the second preseason game. Putting the Higgins injury in perspective. Thoughts on Stroud and Texans "not close" on an extension.

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TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: Reacting To The Houston Texans 2nd Preseason Game Against The Las Vegas Raiders

Locked On Podcast Network — Fri, 21 Aug 2026 04:30:46 GMT

Michael Connor, Wade Smith, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman react to the Houston Texans second preseason game against the Las Vegas Raiders on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.

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Astros Even Angels Series, Pena's Injury, Texans-Raiders Tonight, Stroud to Play

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 23:25:05 GMT

Sam Warren Breaks Down the Key Factors in Texans-Raiders

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 21:40:11 GMT

Texans All-Access: Updates From Training Camp, Plus DeMeco Ryans and C.J. Stroud on the Raiders Joint Practice | Aug. 19, 2026

Houston Texans — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 00:02:36 GMT

DeMeco Ryans, C.J. Stroud, Marlin Klein, Stephen Adegoke and Danny Barrett all weigh in ahead of preseason game No. 2.

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JAYDEN HIGGINS IS OUT… THE TEXANS NEED A STAR WR NOW! | C.J. Stroud’s WR Room JUST CHANGED

Locked On Podcast Network — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:36:16 GMT

Jayden Higgins is OUT for the season with a torn ACL — and the Houston Texans have a BIG problem at wide receiver.

Higgins was becoming one of C.J. Stroud’s most trusted weapons, especially in the red zone, and Houston is now losing a big-bodied playmaker they believed was ready to take a major leap.

Now? Hutch is your WR2. Tank Dell and Jaylin Noel come with major uncertainty. Sixth-round pick Lewis Bond has made some noise, and Jared Wayne is still in the mix.

THAT'S NOT ENOUGH.

If you're the Houston Texans, it's time to stop playing around and swing for the fences.

On today's Locked On Texans, we break down:

🚨 Jayden Higgins' torn ACL and what it means for Houston
Why Higgins may have been the Texans' best red-zone weapon
What C.J. Stroud losing Higgins means for the offense
Why Houston MUST add significant talent at WR
Kayshon Boutte, Jerry Jeudy, Jordan Addison and Marvin Harrison as potential trade targets
Why Marvin Harrison and C.J. Stroud already having a connection makes that situation especially intriguing
The growing pressure on Tank Dell and Jaylin Noel
Why Lewis Bond's emergence isn't enough to solve this problem
And whether we should expect C.J. Stroud to play in the Texans' preseason finale

Stroud has already watched injuries take away key pieces in recent seasons. Tank Dell and Stefon Diggs in 2024. Joe Mixon in 2025. Now Jayden Higgins.

At some point, you have to wonder what this feels like for your franchise quarterback.

Houston is trying to win NOW.

And if anyone thinks this Texans WR room doesn't need another player with significant talent, they're lying to themselves.

It's time to make the call. It's time to make the trade.

Welcome back to Locked On Texans — your home for Houston Texans news, analysis, C.J. Stroud, NFL football and everything surrounding the Texans.

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Astros Lifeless vs. Angels, Texans' Jayden Higgins Out for Season, WAJ/Texans SI Cover

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 23:27:15 GMT

Texans Training Camp Day 15: Joint Practice With Raiders

Man Hour NFL Talk — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 14:03:16 GMT

Preseason Game 1 w Clayton Anderson (@wewanthouston)

Texans Fan Battle — Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:11:07 GMT

Texans-Raiders Joint Practice Recap: David Montgomery and Woody Marks Power the Run Game | Texans All-Access

Houston Texans — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:52:00 GMT

Marc Vandermeer and John Harris recap the Texans-Raiders joint practice, plus interviews with Noah Whittington, Kai Kroeger and Jason Horowitz.

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Astros-Angels, Texans Joint Practice with Raiders, Kyle Tucker Struggling in LA

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 23:23:31 GMT

TEXANS RUN WILD?! Stroud ON FIRE, Higgins Hurt & Keylan Rutledge Takes Over | Joint Practice Takeaways

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:23:49 GMT

The Houston Texans brought the HEAT to Tuesday’s joint practice with the Las Vegas Raiders — and there’s a LOT to unpack.

DeMeco Ryans loved what he saw from the Texans running backs, including Woody Marks’ ability as a receiver. C.J. Stroud was ON FIRE, the defense got a major test against Klint Kubiak’s Raiders offense, and Houston’s offensive line communication continues to take another step forward.

Kim Davis joins the show to break down her biggest takeaways from Texans joint practice, including:

Jayden Higgins’ injury and what it could mean for Houston’s offense
C.J. Stroud’s standout performance against the Raiders
Woody Marks making plays as a runner AND receiver
Keylan Rutledge commanding the center position
Blake Fisher going head-to-head with Maxx Crosby — and holding his own
The Texans’ offensive line communication under Klint Kubiak
Houston’s defense getting valuable work against the Raiders
With Higgins dealing with an injury and Jaylin Noel also nursing one, does Houston have enough at wide receiver?
Could the Texans tight end room become even more important this season?

The preseason is giving us more clues about what this Houston Texans team can become.

Are the Texans deeper than we thought — or is WR becoming a serious concern?

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Astros vs Angels Tonight! Texans/Raiders Joint Practice

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 19:12:43 GMT

Is Marte Mapu Ready? Houston Texans LB Reveals What He’s Still Learning + Klein a VERTICAL THREAT?!

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Marte Mapu is still learning how to play linebacker — and the details matter.

On this episode of Locked On Texans, we sit down with Marte Mapu for a straight-up conversation about his transition from safety to linebacker, what he’s learning, and what real progress looks like as he continues to master the position.

Going back and watching Houston’s preseason opener, one area immediately stands out: Mapu’s late reactions in run support. His frame could also create challenges against bigger offensive linemen when they reach the second level. But Mapu explains where he feels he is improving — especially when it comes to getting to his spots and playing faster.

Then we get into a BIG question for Houston:

Is the Texans' wide receiver room good enough right now?

With Jaylin Noel dealing with a hamstring injury and Tank Dell slowly working his way back, Houston may need more help. Should the Texans look outside the organization for another receiver, or can Lewis Bond and Jared Wayne prove they’re trustworthy pieces?

And don't sleep on Marlin Klein.

Can the young tight end become another vertical threat in an offense that desperately needs more explosive playmakers? What could his role look like in Nick Caley’s offense, and does he have the ability to stretch defenses?

On this episode:

🎙️ Marte Mapu interview: The safety-to-linebacker transition
🧠 What Mapu is still learning at linebacker
🏈 His biggest issue in run support
📈 What progression actually looks like for Mapu
💪 Can his frame hold up against bigger OL?
🚨 Texans WR room: Jaylin Noel's hamstring injury
🔄 Tank Dell's slow progression back
👀 Should Houston add another WR?
⭐ Can Lewis Bond and Jared Wayne be trusted?
🔥 Marlin Klein's potential as a vertical threat
💥 Can Houston find enough playmakers for its offense?

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TEXANS SQUAD SHOW: What Do We Need To See Out Of The Houston Texans In Preseason Game Number Two?

Locked On Podcast Network — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:28:18 GMT

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss any leftovers from the Houston Texans first preseason game and look ahead to what they need to see out of the team in the matchup against the Las Vegas Raiders.

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Calen Bullock Talks Ball Skills, Kamari Ramsey and Raiders Week | Texans All-Access

Houston Texans — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 00:16:00 GMT

Calen Bullock joins Texans All-Access in studio to talk ball skills, Kamari Ramsey and this defense, plus Andre Ware and N.D. Kalu on Raiders week.

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Astros Drop Mariners Series, Raiders Week, Texans Add QB, Mike D'Antoni HOF

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:58:10 GMT

Aaron Wilson Breaks Down Texans’ QB Addition, O-Line and D-Line Battles

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 23:31:13 GMT

Astros Miss Multiple Opportunities... Texans Hit the Practice Field

SportsTalk 790 (KBME-AM) — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 20:46:57 GMT

Houston Texans Preseason Takeaways: O-Line Progress, Defensive Concerns & Rookie Standouts

Bleav — Mon, 17 Aug 2026 19:48:00 GMT

The Houston Texans dropped their preseason opener to the Chargers, but the final score doesn’t tell the story. Seth breaks down what stood out after going back through the film—including an offensive line that looked more encouraging than it did in real time and a group of defensive backups that left plenty for DeMeco Ryans to clean up.

Plus, a full rookie stock report: Keylan Rutledge continues to look like a potential Day 1 starter, Marlin Klein keeps making his case for an immediate role, Kamari Ramsey flashes in his preseason debut, and Kayden McDonald shows both his enormous upside and the technical work still ahead of him. Seth also checks in on Wade Woodaz, Lewis Bond, Aiden Fisher and the Texans’ other young players as Houston gets ready for its joint practice and preseason matchup with the Raiders.

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