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Weekly Houston Texans Podcast🎙. Hosted by Toro Times contributor Max Freedman & Eli Blachowitz.
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Game Preview: Wild Card Redemption vs. Buffalo
Jan 2, 202000:18:22Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Eli and Max look at what the Texans have to do to end their recent streak of embarrassing wildcard exits. They discuss how JJ Watt's return will impact the game, and which Texans will have to step up alongside him in order to get the elusive wildcard win. They look at a Buffalo team that is just coming into their own, as we dissect their coaching, stout defence, and the young quarterback who has helped them get to this point. Both hosts offer their predictions for the game, as well as the significance it holds for the future's of multiple people within the Texans organization.
Transcribe →Game Preview: Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay
Dec 19, 201900:14:42Tap to summarizeMUST WIN. This week Eli and Max talk about how important this game and win will be not just for this years prospects, but the future as well. They look at how the absence of Tampa's two receivers will impact the game's outcome and the Texan's game plan. Max and Eli discuss the successes of the defence to this point, and what they can do to capitalize on the chaos that is Jameis Winston.
Transcribe →Game Preview: Week 15 vs. Tennessee Titans
Dec 15, 201900:17:02Tap to summarizeIn this episode we look at the astonishing loss to the Denver Broncos, and over-react and under-react to that game, as well as the rest of the season. We preview this weeks game, and the Titans team that the Texans will square off with twice in the next three weeks.
Transcribe →Game Preview: Week 13 vs. New England Patriots
Nov 29, 201900:13:08Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode Max and Eli look back at all the memorable Patriots matchups through the years, and how it always resulted in an unfavourable outcome. We discuss how this years Patriots are different than the champions we have seen before. When it comes time for predictions Eli has some very hot takes regarding how the game will play out.
Transcribe →Game Preview: Must Win vs. Indianapolis
Nov 20, 201900:15:21Tap to summarizeIn this week's episode, Eli and Max discuss the impact of last week's blowout, as well as what exactly the Texans can do to bounce back. We talk about how the Texans can make the most tout of the roster to salvage a super bowl run and then look forward to Thursday's must win game against the Colts. We'll discuss the importance of the game, as well as all that will go into a Texans win. Before making predictions, we break down the inactives and the role they will play in the game.
Transcribe →Game Preview: Baltimore Coming Off the Bye
Nov 16, 201900:16:55Tap to summarizeIn this weeks episode Eli and Max talk about how the Texans were able to rally together las week without JJ Watt and what that means going forward. They look forward to this weeks game against the Ravens, where the Texans face off against one of the most high powered offences the league has seen led by the dynamic Lamar Jackson. We discuss the major implications for the MVP race between Deshaun and Lamar, and discuss how the inactives will effect the game.
Transcribe →Game Preview: Jaguars at Wembley
Nov 2, 201900:18:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode we discuss the activates and inactives for the game against the Jacksonville Jaguars. We discuss some matchups, notably Nuk's first game against the Jags without Ramsey, as well as the importance of the Texans linebackers against Leonard Fournette.
Transcribe →J.J. Watt Injury & Trade Deadline Breakdown
Oct 30, 201900:23:42Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we look at the win in Week 8 against the Oakland Raiders and what the injuries to J.J. Watt and Lonnie Johnson Jr. mean to the Houston Texans. We also take a look at the trade deadline and some of that moves that were (not) made.
Transcribe →Analyzing the Big Trade This Week
Oct 27, 201900:18:24Tap to summarizeAfter discussing the tough loss in Indianapolis, we look at how the Texans have responded with a big move and why the Will Fuller injury is different this time around. We give our insights and opinions on next week's game, specifically looking at the immediate impact Gareon Conley can have on the defence.
Transcribe →Injuries and Season Outlook
Oct 20, 201900:26:52Tap to summarizeAfter a big win against Kansas City, the Texans have some decisions to make after some injuries. We discuss the big win and the possible roster moves following injuries, as well as the outlook for the rest of the Houston Texans season.
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