In 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.

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Game Preview: Wild Card Redemption vs. Buffalo

MUST 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.

Game Preview: Week 16 vs. Tampa Bay

In 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. 

Game Preview: Week 15 vs. Tennessee Titans

In 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. 

Game Preview: Jaguars at Wembley

In 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.

J.J. Watt Injury & Trade Deadline Breakdown

After 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.

Analyzing the Big Trade This Week

After 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.

Injuries and Season Outlook

For this week's episode, we bring on Robert Land of the Houston Sports Talk Podcast to talk about free agency thus far, the moves the Texans have made, as well as the moves they have not made. We discuss the outlook for next season in regards to draft needs, the offensive line, and Whitney Mercilus' role with the team moving forward. 

Episode 6: NFL Free Agency

In this episode, we bring on Matt Hammond of The Matt Hammond Show to talk about Bill O'Brien and Brian Gaine's Press Conference, as well as some possible upcoming roster movement in regards to Kevin Johnson and Jadeveon Clowney. We also discuss the differing opinions on Bill O'Brien and his future with the Texans organization.

Episode 5: NFL Combine Press Conferences

Along with Kareem Hunt to Cleveland, we cover what's happening around the NFL and the possible implications for the Texans. We discuss the crazy AB saga, and make the case for why Hop sits atop the field of WR’s in the NFL. After some interesting Texans takes on the upcoming offseason, Max brings back our “Get Heated!” segment and gets the hottest reaction so far!

Episode 4: Nuk’s #1, Change My Mind

In this episode we discuss the promotion of Tim Kelly to offensive coordinator and the hiring of quarterbacks coach Carl Smith. Da Windy City of Fansided contributor Usayd Koshul comes on the pod to give his early predictions for next season's playoffs. We also discuss the possibility of a big blockbuster move this offseason.

Episode 3: Reacting to Texans Coaching Changes

In this episode, we break down some options for the Texans from last week's Senior Bowl. We also discuss the Super Bowl, some matchups, predictions, and bets for this weekend.

Episode 2: Super Bowl Week

In this episode we discuss some of the issues that the Texans faced in the 2018 season, as well as some that they'll have to address this offseason. We also make predictions for the upcoming playoff games, and reveal some our favorite bets for the conference championship games. 

Episode 1: What Went Wrong in 2018

Weekly Houston Texans Podcast?. Hosted by Toro Times contributor Max Freedman & Eli Blachowitz.

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