Last year, the Texans surprised many by winning the AFC South and a playoff game despite not being expected to make the playoffs. Key rookies like quarterback C.J. Stroud, edge rusher Will Anderson, and wide receiver Tank Dell played pivotal roles in this unexpected success. They’re all returning this season alongside other standout players.
The team has bolstered its roster by adding Stefon Diggs, Danielle Hunter, and Joe Mixon, raising expectations in Houston. However, Stroud acknowledged in a recent press conference that these higher expectations come with challenges.
“It won’t be easy,” Stroud remarked. “This year, we have a target on our back.
It’s similar to what I experienced at Ohio State, and I’m grateful for my teammates who embrace this challenge. Playing for the Texans isn’t for everyone; it demands hard work, but we’re fortunate to play a game we love.
If we focus on our work, the results will follow. The path ahead is already set.”
With heightened attention on them this season, the Texans must prove they’re still the toughest team around to return to the playoffs.
