US EditionSpagnuolo Takes Blame for Defensive Struggles, Prepares for Texans’ Offensive Firepower
Houston Texans seek AFC South title with a four-game winning streak as Kansas City Chiefs battle injuries and penalties to keep playoff hopes alive at 6-6.
- On Sunday night, the Houston Texans visit the Kansas City Chiefs in Kansas City, Mo., contesting a division crown while Kansas City fights for its playoff life.
- After recent losses, Kansas City's injury and penalty problems have become central, with tackles Josh Simmons on injured reserve and three fill-ins protecting Mahomes while the Texans surge to 7-5.
- Stat lines show the matchup contrasts: Collins' milestone versus Kansas City's low sack and turnover totals; Nico Collins gained 98 yards last week, reaching 4,025 career yards, while Chiefs defense has 22 sacks and 11 turnovers.
- The Texans could become only the fifth team since 1990 to start 0-3 and qualify, while the Kansas City Chiefs, with five games to go, may need to win out to reach the AFC postseason picture.
- Tactical matchups—route wins and preparation—are expected to decide the game as Chiefs defensive coordinator Steve Spagnuolo says they must win early in routes to limit Houston's catch radius, while Texans coach DeMeco Ryans and quarterback C.J. Stroud emphasize game-planning and confidence entering the matchup.
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As the Texans chase a division title, the Chiefs are simply trying to stay in the playoff hunt
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Houston Texans visit the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday night squarely in the fight for a division title.
Texans star credits head coach DeMeco Ryans for NFL's top defense as team aims for another division title
Will Anderson Jr. is leading the Houston Texans defense that allows just 16.5 points per game, the NFL's best, as they pursue another AFC South division title.
Texans star credits head coach DeMeco Ryans for NFL’s top defense as team aims for another division title
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Will Anderson Jr. has had high expectations since the Houston Texans traded up to the third pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and he’s lived up to the hype. After winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, he’s put together back-to-back double-digit sack seasons and is a key component of a stacked defense. The 16.5 points per game Houston allows is the lowest in the league, and it has again put them right in the …
Texans star credits head coach DeMeco Ryans for NFL's top defense as team aims for another division title – Democratic Accent
Will Anderson Jr. has had high expectations since the Houston Texans traded up to the third pick of the 2023 NFL Draft, and he’s lived up to the hype. After winning Defensive Rookie of the Year, he’s put together back-to-back double-digit sack seasons and is a key component of a stacked defense. The 16.5 points per game Houston allows is the lowest in the league, and it has again put them right in the thick of the AFC South race. CLICK HERE FOR …
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