Matt & Ross In The Morning

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" recap the Houston Texans losing to the Baltimore Ravens 31-2 on Christmas Day. Cornerback Kamari Lassiter forced a safety with the tackle of running back Derrick Henry to score the Texans' only points. Quarterback C.J. Stroud threw an interception and held a 59.2 passer rating in one of his worst performances of the season. With a playoff spot secured after clinching the division, how can the Texans improve in the coming weeks to earn a postseason win? Matt and Ross also:

• talk with Rockets head coach Ime Udoka about tonight's matchup against the Pelicans
• react to Beyoncé's halftime performance
• review the NFL's worst teams in "Ross' Rotten Five"
• have Dr. Roto cure their fantasy football blues
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.

Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to preview Thursday's matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans and provides an update on forward Tari Eason, who has missed three straight games due to a left leg injury.

Matt Thomas and Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" preview the Houston Texans hosting the Baltimore Ravens for a Christmas Day matchup broadcasting on Netflix. Cordell Woodland of 105.7 The Fan joins to provide key insights for the game and discuss the Texans claiming former Ravens wide receiver Diontae Johnson off waivers. Matt and Ross also:

• react to the Rockets dominating the Charlotte Hornets in a 114-101 win
• review Christian Walker's first comments as a member of the Astros
• give their latest "Gut Feelings"
• recap Week 16 in "Ross' NFL Rewind" and more.

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" recap the Houston Texans losing 27-19 to the Kansas City Chiefs. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud provide an update on Tank Dell, who suffered a significant knee injury in the third quarter. Matt and Dan also:

• discuss the future of offensive coordinator Bobby Slowik
• react to Kirk Herbstreit's take on the College Football Playoff
• break down the Rockets defeating the Toronto Raptors 114-110
• compete in the "Fantasy Five" of top Christmas songs
• play "To Tell The Truth" and more.

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross," Ryan Hollins, former NBA center and Space City Home Network commentator, and Chris Gordy react to breaking news that the Houston Astros and free-agent first baseman Christian Walker are in serious talks and are progressing towards a deal. The Astros' failed pursuit of Nolan Arenado led to a pivot to Christian Walker, which would leave newly acquired Isaac Paredes at third base and most likely shut the door on a reunion with Alex Bregman. Matt, Ryan and Chris also:

• discuss reports that the Astros are no longer listening to trades concerning Framber Valdez
• recap the Rockets defeating the Pelicans 133-113
• talk with Soren Petro of Sportsradio 810 in Kansas City about the Chiefs hosting the Texans
• preview the first round of the college football playoff
• have Dr. Roto cure their fantasy football ailments and more on this "Anything Goes Friday."

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Ryan Hollins, former NBA center and Space City Home Network commentator, react to breaking news that the Houston Astros and free-agent first baseman Christian Walker are in serious talks and are progressing towards a deal. The Astros' failed pursuit of Nolan Arenado led to a pivot to Christian Walker, which would leave newly acquired Isaac Paredes at third base and most likely shut the door on a reunion with Alex Bregman.

Ryan Hollins, former NBA center and Space City Home Network commentator, joins "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" to discuss the defensive growth of Houston Rockets guard Jalen Green following a 133-113 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Thursday night.

Matt Thomas of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Chandler Rome, Astros beat writer at The Athletic, react to St. Louis Cardinals star third baseman Nolan Arenado invoking his no-trade clause to block a deal that would have sent him to the Astros. Matt and Chandler also:

• predict the future of Alex Bregman, who is currently in free agency
• discuss running back Joe Mixon and quarterback Patrick Mahomes both intending to play for their respective teams in Saturday's matchup between the Texans and Chiefs
• talk with head coach Ime Udoka about the Rockets returning to the Toyota Center following elimination from the NBA Cup
• review the NFL's worst teams in "Connor's Rotten Five"
• say "I Just Don't Get It" and more.

The Houston Rockets return to the Toyota Center on Thursday to host the New Orleans Pelicans in their first game back since being eliminated from the NBA Cup. The Oklahoma City Thunder defeated the Rockets 111-96 on Saturday. The Rockets and Thunder have two of the three best records in the Western Conference, so the semifinal matchup might have been a potential playoff preview. "It's good to have those high-pressure situations," head coach Ime Udoka said. "The pressure of win or go home" is good experience for the young core of the Rockets, who haven't played in those types of games since the NCAA Tournament. The Rockets have had four days off but will now host a Pelicans team dealing with multiple injuries, with Brandon Ingram, Zion Williamson, Jose Alvarado, Karlo Matkovic and Daniel Theis all ruled out. "This is a classic trap game with guys missing," Udoka said. However, the Rockets might be without Tari Eason, Steven Adams and Alperen Sengun, who are all listed as questionable. Rookie Reed Sheppard could return to the court after not playing any minutes the past two games. "We're not worried about Reed at all," Udoka said. "He's a young guy going through a lot of things right now," but "we want to get him back in the mix."

Ross Villarreal of "The Matt Thomas Show with Ross" and Dan Mathews of "The A-Team" react to Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week. This comes after Stingley compiled five tackles, including two for loss, two interceptions and two passes defended against the Miami Dolphins. Ross and Dan also:

• discuss offensive guard Kenyon Green getting officially activated from injured reserve after being designated for return a week ago
• predict whether Patrick Mahomes will play for the Kansas City Chiefs hosting the Texans on Saturday
• comment on Kyle Tucker saying he is open to a long-term deal with the Chicago Cubs
• break down the current state of the NBA
• tell people to "Shut Yo Bum Ass Up, Ain't Nobody Got Time" and more.