Clint Stoerner & Ron Hughley are OUT, Criss Partee & Luke Mauro are IN as they get their first reactions in on the Astros signing Tatsuya Imai! Also, the guys are joined by Texans DL Sheldon Rankins! Plus, they debate who they want the Texans to face in the first round of the playoffs. With the Houston Rockets halfway through their season, Criss Partee & Luke Mauro discuss and wonder if the Rockets are where they should be at this point. Additionally, Are The Texans The New Patriots? Plus, does DeMeco Ryans deserve hardware? Luke Mauro takes over for Clint Stoerner on Dirty's Daily and he has questions about New Years. He, Criss Partee, & producer Collin Neill discuss. The guys also discuss whether Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans is the one that will lead the Texans to the promised land. Plus with the final week of the season afoot, the AFC South became really good this year. Criss Partee & Luke Mauro hit the 5 O'Clock Fire as they get you up to speed on the Astros new pitcher & more! Then, they get more input on the Texans. The guys then give their 2026 Houston Sports Resolutions before they sign off on this New Year's Day!