Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss the Houston Texans biggest game of the year as they take on the Indianapolis Colts. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com . PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $5...

Michael Connor, Wade Smith, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman break down the Houston Texans matchup against the Buffalo Bills on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at  https://www.onepeloton.com . PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeL...

We’re taking an early, hard look at the Indianapolis Colts — and why this matchup demands the most disciplined version of the Houston Texans’ defense. Indy has turned play-action into a weapon, creating confusion, missteps, and wide-open crossing routes that can flip games fast. If Houston wants to survive this one, the defense can’t bite, can’t drift, and can’t lose track of those lethal horizont...

It’s the debate NFL fans LOVE— Will Anderson Jr. or Micah Parsons? In 2025, who’s REALLY the better player? John’s taking a stand… and he’s riding with Will Anderson Jr. Why? Because Will isn’t just a pass rusher—he’s a complete run-stopping, playoff-team–destroying problem for offenses. His sacks aren’t coming against backups… they’re coming against the BEST. And that matters. But on the other si...

The Houston Texans’ playoff hopes are STILL alive — and it starts with two things: an offensive line that finally found its rhythm and a defense playing its best football of the year. First, we have to address it… The Davis Mills over CJ Stroud chatter needs to STOP. It’s nonsense. It’s noise. And it’s ignoring the real story of this team. Houston’s offensive line has quietly put together its best...

Welcome to a crossover edition of the Locked On Texans Podcast , where we team up with Locked On Bills to break down EVERYTHING you need to know heading into Texans vs Bills in primetime . This matchup might look one-sided on paper, but does Houston actually have a real shot at upsetting the red-hot Buffalo squad? We dive into all the major storylines , key matchups , and keys to victory , includi...

The night-and-day difference in the Houston Texans’ offense all comes down to one thing… the ground game . And if there was EVER a week to lean on it, it’s this matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Buffalo’s rushing defense has been gashed all season : 5.4 yards per carry allowed 153 rushing yards per game 17 rushing TDs surrendered Four games of 150+ yards allowed Without Ed Oliver? Teams dropped 1...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman review the win over the Titans and the importance of a win over the Buffalo Bills on the Locked On Texans Squad Show.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at  https://www.onepeloton.com . PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and us...

Houston fans… it’s time. With a short week , a red-hot Buffalo Bills team coming to town, and no C.J. Stroud for Thursday Night Football, we’re entering a reality nobody wanted — but EVERYBODY needs to talk about. In today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we’re diving headfirst into Life Without Stroud AND Pitre , two of Houston’s seven most important players, and what that means against Josh Allen...

Houston wins… but BARELY. 😅 The Texans escape the lowly Titans to move to 5-5 , but this game raised WAY more questions than answers — and we’re breaking it ALL down on today’s Locked On Texans podcast! Why was this game such a struggle? It definitely wasn’t Davis Mills and Nico Collins , who did EVERYTHING they could to drag Houston to a win. But the Texans couldn’t run the ball, Christian Kirk...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman react to the Houston Texans matchup against the Tennessee Titans on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Peloton Let yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at  https://www.onepeloton.com . PrizePicks Download the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL ...

The Houston Texans are gearing up for Sunday — but the biggest question is WHO’S IN and WHO’S OUT… and will it be enough to survive a crucial matchup with massive playoff implications? 👀 Demeco Ryans didn’t hold back this week: “The rookie nameplate is off — it’s time to go.” And he meant it. Plus, Demeco says what Texans fans have been screaming for: “Woody Marks has done a great job. We gotta c...

It’s Crossover Thursday — and things are getting spicy ! The Houston Texans can’t afford to fall into the trap game zone against a weak and wounded Tennessee Titans team. 💣 In this episode of Locked On Texans , we team up with Locked On Titans to break down every storyline heading into this AFC South showdown: 🏈 Can Houston’s defense feast on one of the worst offensive lines in the NFL ? 💥 With...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman review the Houston Texans win over the Jacksonville Jaguars and look ahead to this weekends matchup with the Tennessee Titans.  Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at  https://BetterHelp.com/lockedon .   Rippling Get Rippling FREE for 6 months. Terms...

What if Nick Caley pulls off the unthinkable? 👀 When this season started, the Texans offense looked broken — just 45 total points and an 0-3 start . But since then? 🔥 Houston has scored 140 points (23 ppg) and gone 4-2 — a complete turnaround. If Caley continues to put C.J. Stroud and the offense in prime position to succeed, could he WIN BACK the trust of Texans fans and cement himself as Houst...

The Houston Texans made a game-changing move Sunday — and it started in the trenches. After Sidy Sow was pulled after just 9 snaps, the offensive line looked completely different… and better . Was that the spark this offense needed? John Hickman breaks down Demeco Ryans’ comments about “moving things around until they find the right group” and what that means heading into the matchup against the T...

Michael Connor, Wade Smith, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman break down the Houston Texans matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the Locked On Texans Squad Show. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  Betterhelp This episode is sponsored by Betterhelp. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at  https://BetterHelp.com/lockedon .   Rippling Get Rippling FREE for 6 months. Terms and condi...

The Houston Texans are BACK in a big way! After falling behind early, the Texans erupted for 26 unanswered points to take down the Jacksonville Jaguars — and this one was all about heart, grit, and defense . 💪 In today’s episode of Locked On Texans , we break down: 🏈 How Houston’s defense made Trevor Lawrence look lost and shut down Travis Etienne like never before. 🧱 The offensive line’s late-...

The Houston Texans are in a tough spot heading into this matchup against the Jacksonville Jaguars — but what really needs to happen for them to have a chance? 🤔 Does Davis Mills need to play a perfect game, or is this the week Nick Caley must deliver a coaching masterclass to save Houston’s season? We dive deep into the numbers and game plan: 📊 Jags defense gives up 10 completions on 16 attempts...

The Houston Texans did nothing at the NFL Trade Deadline… but was that the right move? 👀 Should Houston have been buyers or sellers ? Or did the McNairs quietly pump the brakes to protect assets for a new GM coming this offseason? 👇 With CJ Stroud in concussion protocol, the Texans are bracing for life without their star QB — which means it’s Davis Mills time in Houston! Can he make the most of...

Michael Connor, Stan Norfleet and John Hickman discuss the Houston Texans making no moves at the trade deadline, the latest on CJ Stroud's health and the matchup this weekend with the Jacksonville Jaguars. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!  BILT Turn your rent into rewards and start earning points around your neighborhood by going to  https://joinbilt.com/lockedonnfl . Supply House Join the...

The numbers don’t lie — and they tell the whole story of Sunday’s loss. The Houston Texans are officially dead last in red zone touchdowns from inside the 2-yard line. ZERO. Meanwhile, teams like the Saints, Raiders, Dolphins — even the Titans — are finding ways to score. So what’s the issue? Lack of snaps? Poor play calling? Bad red zone execution? We break it ALL down: 🏈 Jaylin Noel’s limited s...

The Houston Texans’ playoff dreams might be slipping away after a brutal loss to the Denver Broncos. In this defeated Monday , we dive into: 🏈 CJ Stroud’s concussion — how his absence completely derailed the offense. 🚨 Red zone nightmares — 0-for-3, including two failed trips inside the 2-yard line. 🤦 Offensive collapse — Higgins and Noel COMBINED for one target?! 💪 Defensive heart — holding D...

This is it — make or break time for the Houston Texans. 👀 As they prepare to face the Denver Broncos, we take an inside look at the numbers that could define Sunday’s showdown. Denver ranks among the NFL’s best in YAC yards , while Houston’s defense has quietly been one of the top units at limiting yards after the catch — meaning the second and third levels of the defense have to play BIG . 💪 Pl...

The Locked On Texans x Locked On Broncos Crossover Special is here — and it’s getting HEATED! 😎 Can Houston’s defensive front neutralize the Broncos’ O-line and make Bo Nix fold under pressure (without even blitzing)? Will CJ Stroud stay upright against Denver’s pass rush? The Broncos will be without Patrick Surtain II, while Nico Collins returns to join a Texans WR group that’s starting to find...