Bleav in Texans

The Texans opened the season with a frustrating 36-31 loss to the Bills, but this one came with a strange twist: the offense gave Houston plenty of reasons to feel encouraged while the defense created most of the concern.

Seth breaks down seven reasons to worry and seven reasons for optimism coming out of Week 1, including C.J. Stroud’s encouraging performance, David Montgomery’s impact in the red zone, improved pass protection, Nick Caley’s offensive approach, and the Texans’ late-game execution. On the other side, there are real questions about the secondary, explosive plays, Reed Blankenship’s debut, Kamari Lassiter’s rough afternoon, and whether Houston’s defense can quickly get back to looking like itself.

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The Bills are set to open the season in Houston Sunday where they've lost six straight games. The Joe Brady era officially opens with a huge challenge on the road. Former Jaguars and Texans defensive tackle Seth Payne, who was born in Clifton Springs and played high school football at Victor and then collegiately at Cornell joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana for a preview.

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The Texans and Bills meet again, but this matchup looks very different from the ones we’ve seen recently. C.J. Stroud is back in the equation, Buffalo has new weapons and a new-look defense under Jim Leonhard, and both teams have made significant changes in the trenches.

Seth breaks down the biggest differences heading into the matchup, including Buffalo’s plan for Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, the challenge Jim Leonhard presents for the Texans’ offensive line, the additions of David Montgomery and Kayshon Boutte, and why Jalen Pitre and Reed Blankenship could change the way Houston defends Josh Allen.

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The Houston Texans open the season with a massive test against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Seth breaks down nine crucial questions that could determine the game — starting with whether Houston can contain NFL rushing leader James Cook without compromising the structure of its defense.

Can Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter dominate with a four-man rush again? How much does D.J. Moore change the way DeMeco Ryans can defend Josh Allen? Can C.J. Stroud handle the disguises and pressure packages of new Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard? And after an offseason built around becoming more physical up front, can the Texans finally establish a credible running game with David Montgomery?

Plus, Seth looks at Dalton Kincaid’s potential impact, Buffalo’s play-action game, Houston’s improved secondary communication, and the biggest question of all: which team can force the opposing quarterback into hero ball?

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The Houston Texans look better coming out of training camp — but there are still a couple of questions that haven’t been answered.

In this episode of Bleav in Texans, Seth revisits the 10 biggest questions he and Sean Pendergast had at the start of camp and evaluates what we learned along the way.

How much better is the offensive line? Can Kayshon Boutte and Jaylin Noel give C.J. Stroud enough help behind Nico Collins? Who replaces Derek Barnett’s production off the edge? How concerned should we be about linebacker depth? And what should we expect from a Texans offense built around David Montgomery, Woody Marks and a deep tight end room?

Seth also explains why he feels much better about C.J. Stroud’s command of the offense and pre-snap operation, why Keylan Rutledge could be one of the most important additions on the roster, and why Houston’s secondary has a legitimate argument as the best in football.

But two questions still linger: Who steps up at linebacker behind Azeez Al-Shaair — and what exactly can the Texans expect from Tank Dell this season?

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The Houston Texans’ initial 53-man roster came with more than a few surprises. Seth breaks down the players who unexpectedly made the team, the toughest cuts, and what some of those decisions might tell us about how Nick Caserio and DeMeco Ryans want this roster constructed.

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With final cuts approaching, Seth makes his full Houston Texans 53-man roster projection, breaking down the toughest decisions at every position and the promising young players Houston may have trouble keeping.

He explains why he would carry only two quarterbacks, how he sees the crowded running back and wide receiver rooms shaking out, what Tank Dell’s situation could mean for the opening roster, and why the Texans may need extra depth on the defensive line. Seth also digs into the offensive line competition, the uncertainty at the third linebacker spot, and several of the hardest calls in the secondary.

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The Texans Are Taking Shape — But Some Big Questions Remain

With one preseason game left, the Houston Texans are starting to come into focus — and there’s plenty to feel good about.

Seth breaks down why rookie Keylan Rutledge looks like a lock to start, why Houston’s defense has a chance to be elite again, how David Montgomery and Woody Marks could split the backfield, and why Marlin Klein is earning a real role in Nick Caley’s offense.

But several major questions remain. What will the final offensive line look like? When will Tank Dell be ready? Who emerges as the No. 2 receiver behind Nico Collins? And do the Texans have enough running back depth heading into the regular season?

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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.

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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.

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