CJ Stroud is back. Jalen Pitre is back. And suddenly… this Texans vs. Colts matchup just got spicy. This is a game Houston has to win — and these two returning stars could swing everything.

Here’s the truth:

Stroud doesn’t need to be extraordinary.

Stroud doesn’t need to be great.

Stroud just needs to be GOOD.
With CJ back under center and Pitre returning to stabilize the defense, Houston finally gets its balance again. But is it enough to take down an Indy team fighting for the same playoff real estate?

We break down:
🔥 Why CJ Stroud’s “good” is plenty good enough
🔥 How Pitre changes the entire flow of the defense
🔥 Whether the Texans can repeat their masterclass performance and make life miserable for Daniel Jones
🔥 KEY MATCHUPS:

Derek Stingley Jr. vs Alec Pierce

Kamari Lassiter vs Michael Pittman Jr.
These battles could decide the game before halftime.

And in the spirit of the season, we’re answering the question every Texans fan should think about:
What should Texans fans be thankful for this year?
Our pick? DeMeco Ryans — the heartbeat of Houston’s future.

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