Next Up with Stan Norfleet & Chris Gordy

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Texans defeating the New England Patriots 41-21 on Sunday. C.J. Stroud threw three touchdowns, one of which was to Joe Mixon, who rushed for 102 yards. Dameon Pierce recorded a 54-yard touchdown run in his return to the field. The defense, led by Will Anderson Jr.'s three sacks, spoiled the debut of Drake Maye. The Texans move to three str...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up recap the Houston Texans defeating the Buffalo Bills 23-20 on Sunday at NRG Stadium. C.J. Stroud and the offense overcame two turnovers to set up Ka'imi Fairbairn for the game-winning field goal. Fairbairn also became the franchise's all-time leading scorer during Sunday's victory. Stan and Chris discuss Azeez Al-Shaair's standout performance, Nico Collins...

Stan Norfleet of Next Up previews the Houston Texans Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. Wide receiver Stefon Diggs is facing his former team for the first time since being traded. Jason Bristol, sports anchor and reporter at KHOU, and Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander join to weigh in on the battle between quarterbacks C.J. Stroud and Josh Allen. Will the Texans rise to the occasi...

Houston Chronicle writer Jonathan Alexander joins Next Up to preview the Houston Texans Week 5 matchup against the AFC rival Buffalo Bills. The Bills are coming off a 35-10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens and are looking to get back in the win column in Houston on Sunday. "I think Josh Allen is playing at an MVP level," Alexander said. Stefon Diggs will face his former team for the first time since b...

Jason Bristol, sports anchor and reporter at KHOU, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Astros season and preview the Texans Week 5 matchup against the Buffalo Bills. The Astros' streak of seven consecutive ALCS appearances was broken following Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers in Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series, which eliminated them from the playoffs. However, when reviewing the season...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up look back on the Astros' season following Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers that eliminated them from the postseason. Hunter Brown allowed one run in six innings, and Bryan Abreu held the Astros' 2-1 lead in Game 2 of the American League Wild Card Series. However, Ryan Pressly allowed two singles and a wild pitch that tied the game, and Josh Hader...

Brian Bogusevic, former Astros outfielder and Space City Home Network analyst, joins Next Up to recap the Astros' 2024 season following Wednesday's 5-2 loss to the Detroit Tigers, eliminating Houston from the AL Wild Card Series.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up recaps the Houston Astros losing 3-1 on Tuesday against the Detroit Tigers. Framber Valdez allowed three runs on seven hits in just over four innings. Tarik Skubal permitted just four singles and one walk in six innings. Hunter Brown will start Wednesday as the Astros look to keep their postseason dreams alive.

Former MLB shortstop and 11-time Golden Glove winner Omar Vizquel joins Next Up to preview Game 2 of the AL Wild Card Series between the Houston Astros and the Detroit Tigers. The Astros are fighting to stay in the best-of-three series after losing 3-1 on Tuesday. Vizquel also breaks down the rest of the MLB playoff picture.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up, along with Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," preview the Houston Astros hosting the Detroit Tigers for the AL Wild Card Series. Framber Valdez will take the mound for the first of a best-of-three series. Yordan Álvarez returns to the lineup, and Justin Verlander did not make the Wild Card roster. Stan also talks with KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson about the...

Ben DuBose, editor of The Rockets Wire, joins Next Up following Rockets Media Day to discuss possible contract extensions for Alperen Şengün and Jalen Green. Şengün had a breakout year last season, finishing third in Most Improved Player voting and averaging 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists per game in 61 appearances. While it was previously reported that the Rockets were not likely to ex...

KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson joins Next Up to partake in Second Take Tuesday and recap the Houston Texans' 24-20 win over the AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars.

Stan Norfleet of Next Up and former Houston Texans running back Jonathan Wells break down the Texans Week 4 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 345 yards and two touchdowns, including a 1-yard pass to Dare Ogunbowale with 18 seconds to secure the 24-20 victory. Nico Collins had a career-high 12 receptions for 151 yards and a touchdown. Despite the win, the Texa...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up go LIVE from Pizza & Pints to preview the Houston Texans Week 4 matchup against AFC South rival Jacksonville Jaguars. Joe Cowart of SportsRadio 1010XL in Jacksonville joins to provide some keys to the game on both sides of the ball. Stan and Chris also discuss the Astros' last series of the regular season, break down the biggest college football matchup...

Joe Cowart of SportsRadio 1010XL in Jacksonville joins Next Up to preview the NFL Week 4 matchup between the Houston Texans and the Jaguars. The AFC South rivals are both coming off losses in Week 3, and the Jaguars are still searching for their first win of the season. The Jaguars offense struggled in a 47-10 loss to the Buffalo Bills, and quarterback Trevor Lawrence was sacked four times. "There...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up review the Houston Astros' 8-1 loss to the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday at Minute Maid Park. In the fourth inning, manager Joe Espada removed Alex Bregman from the game to receive an ovation from the fans at Minute Maid Park in what could be his finale regular-season home game with the Astros. Stan and Gordy have a heated debate on whether or not the Astro...

Michael Silver, formerly of NFL Network, joins Next Up to recap the Houston Texans Week 3 loss to the Minnesota Vikings. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 215 passing yards and a touchdown but also recorded two interceptions in the 34-7 defeat. The Texans "did incredible stuff last year" and "were eager to answer those [preseason] questions," Silver said. "Let's chalk this up to a bad Sunday." Sil...

With Tuesday's 4-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners, the Houston Astros secured their fourth consecutive American League West title and locked in their position as the AL's No. 3 seed in the Wild Card Series. The final regular-season home game Wednesday afternoon saw Alex Bregman start at third base. However, in the fourth inning, manager Joe Espada removed Bregman from the game to receive an ova...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up congratulate the Houston Astros for clinching their fourth straight American League West title with Tuesday's 4-3 win over the Seattle Mariners. Framber Valdez allowed three runs on eight hits and two walks while striking out four over five innings. The Astros trailed the Mariners by 10 games in mid-June but fought back to win their seventh AL West crown in...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up partake in "Second Take Tuesday," reflecting on the Houston Texans' 34-7 loss to the Minnesota Vikings on Sunday alongside KPRC reporter Aaron Wilson. The Texans had 11 penalties in their first loss of the season. Offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil committed six of those penalties. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, and the offense was shut out th...

Stan Norfleet and Chris Gordy of Next Up react to the Minnesota Vikings dominating the Houston Texans in Sunday's 34-7 result in the Week 3 matchup. The Texans had 11 penalties in their first loss of the season. Offensive tackle Laremy Tunsil committed six of those penalties. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw two interceptions, and the offense was shut out the entire first half. The defense was unable...