Texans Insider Podcast

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Texans Insider Podcast episodes

January 17Can Texans finally get past divisional round? What's the scouting report on Patriots?
The Houston Texans face the New England Patriots in the divisional round on Sunday at 2 p.m. CT. If they win, it will be their first appearance in the AFC Championship game in franchise history. The Houston Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss.
And later, Alexander is joined by Boston Globe Patriots beat writer Nicole Yang to discuss the Patriots.
Host:
Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat writer for Houston Chronicle
Guest:
Sam Warren, Pro Sports trending reporter for Houston Chronicle

Nicole Yang, Patriots beat writer for Boston Globe
Further reading:
He lost his best friend misdseason and started 0-3. How DeMeco Ryans made Texans title contenders.

Why NFL players love smelling salts. 'An adrenaline kick-start.'

'Crazy.' 'Lunatic.' How the Texans describe hard-hitting cornerback Kamari Lassiter

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36 min
January 08Can Texans beat Steelers in playoffs? Are they capable of advancing to the Super Bowl?
The Houston Texans face the Pittsburgh Steelers in the wild card round of the playoffs. It is their first time in franchise history playing a road game in the wild card round. Can they continue their stellar play. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss.
Host: Jonathan M. Alexander
Guest: Sam Warren
Further reading:
How texts from J.J. Watt to Will Anderson Jr. helped the Texans star have a career year

10 awards for Houston Texans and what they taught us about them heading into playoffs

Texans defense was exposed deep again. Can they fix it in playoffs vs. Steelers?

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25 min
December 20, 2025The Texans' defense is ticked off. Will they shut down the Raiders?
The Houston Texans have now won six consecutive games and are in prime position to make their third consecutive playoff appearance.
But last week, they gave up 20 points to the Arizona Cardinals in an uncharacteristic performance from the defense.
Can they shut down the struggling the Las Vegas Raiders Sunday?
Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider
Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter
Background reading:
Why Jalen Pitre is one of the most important players on the Texans' No. 1 defense

What's next for Jawhar Jordan? A Tank Dell return? JJ Watt? | Mailbag

Why being good isn't good enough for Houston Texans' defense

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21 min
December 07, 2025Can the Texans get over the hump and take down the Chiefs?
The Houston Texans (7-5) face the Kansas City Chiefs (6-6) on Sunday Night Football in what will be one of the biggest regular season games in franchise history.
Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider (@jonmalexander)
Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter (@samwarren_3)
Background reading:
Marshawn Kneeland's death exposed gaps in NFL's mental health efforts

Warm Skin, Vaseline and latex gloves. How Houston Texans plan to keep warm in KC's cold weather

Texans lose key defensive starter to season-ending foot injury ahead of Chiefs game

Chiefs and their blitzes will be true test if Houston Texans' offensive line is fixed

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22 min
November 16, 2025Previewing the Texans' Week 11 game against the Titans
The Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. The Texans need a win to stay in the playoff hunt? Can they do it?
It'll take another solid performance from backup quarterback Davis Mills.
Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle Texans Insider
Guest: Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle Pro Sports Trending reporter
Background reading:
Texans vs. Titans: C.J. Stroud's health, Danielle Hunter's dominance and Sunday's biggest challenge

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10 min
November 08, 2025C.J. Stroud is out, Davis Mills is in. So what's next for the Texans in Week 10?
Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong vs. the Broncos, and how the Texans can defeat the Jaguars on Sunday.

Host:
Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider, (@jonmalexander)
Guests:
Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter, (@samwarren_3)

Davis Mills, Texans QB
Producers:
Rachel Crocker

Jeremy Mims
Background reading:
Texans had interest in Jets RB Breece Hall at the trade deadline

Inside Davis Mills' wild journey to starting at QB for the Texans --- again

Photo by Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle staff photographer.

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23 min
November 01, 2025Can the Texans defeat the Denver Broncos at home and get back to .500?
The Houston Chronicle's Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander talks with Sam Warren about Sunday's matchup between the Texans and the Denver Broncos, and whether they believe it's possible the Texans will win. They also break down what went right last week against the 49ers.
Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider
Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter
Background reading:
Pregame prayers, text chains and support groups: The angst and excitement of being an NFL mom

'Houston No. 57 has reported as eligible.' How Blake Fisher and jumbo set are pushing Texans

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18 min
October 24, 2025How the outcome of Sunday's game vs. the 49ers could affect the Texans' season
After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football.
It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium.
It's a game that could make or break the Texans season.
The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston.
Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider
Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending Reporter
Producers: Rachel Crocker and Jeremy Mims of Pirate Audio
Background reading:
Alexander: DeMeco Ryans must admit the obvious: This Texans team lacks talent to go far

Analysis: Houston Texans look more like pretenders than contenders vs. Seattle Seahawks

Film review: Missed throws, wrong routes and poor play calls

Mailbag: How to assess Nick Caserio's performance as Texans' GM. Is Nick Caley's seat hot?
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23 min
October 21, 2025The motivation behind Xavier Hutchinson's desire to be great
Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who is in his third season with the team, has started to see more playing time as a receiver because of the offseason improvements he made. Hutchinson is motivated by his older brother Quinton, who taught him all he knows, but is also currently in prison for a parole violation. Hutchinson goes in depth about his story, his path and his motivation.

Background reading:
Motivated to make his brother proud, Xavier Hutchinson becoming a needed weapon for Houston Texans
Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle
Producers: Rachel Crocker, Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio

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17 min
October 18, 2025Previewing the Houston Texans MNF game against the Seattle Seahawks
The Texans will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. It'll be a big test for Houston (2-3), which is coming off its bye week. Seattle is 4-2 and has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season.
Chronicle journalists Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren sit down to discuss whether the Texans are actually improving, and are later joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the game between the Seahawks and Texans.
Host:
Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle
Guests:
Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter for The Houston Chronicle
Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks beat reporter for The Athletic, and author of "The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks."
Producers:
Rachel Crocker, Pirate Audio

Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio
Background reading:
The Houston Texans want to establish the run. But can they do it against the Seattle Seahawks?

Houston Texans' rookies rested, reset during off week with eye on making greater contributions

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35 min

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