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Why C.J. Stroud and a surging Texans pass game can still make a playoff run amid slow start

Despite a sluggish two-and-four start to the 2026 campaign, the Houston franchise is showing signs of life through an aerial attack spearheaded by their star quarterback. The team's defensive unit has experienced some vulnerabilities against elite signal-callers and struggled in contested catches, though Will Anderson Jr.

continues to perform at a high level. Meanwhile, the rushing attack remains weak, ranking twenty-fifth in success rate despite slight improvements over previous years.

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