Houston Texans’ CJ Stroud Must Overcome Defense's Secondary Issues To Defeat the Titans

Locked On Texans - Daily Podcast On The Houston Texans · Oct 8, 2026 · 31m

Houston Texans’ secondary woes collide with their high-powered passing attack as C.J. Stroud and Nico Collins look to snap an 0-4 start against the struggling Tennessee Titans. Will the Texans’ defense overcome off-coverage missteps and costly penalties—or can Stroud’s command and play-action prowess drive Houston to its first win?

John Hickman and Tyler Rowland spotlight critical decisions facing DeMeco Ryans, the impact of Nico Collins’ return, and the need for Dalton Schultz and Jaylen Noel to exploit Tennessee’s zone coverages. Key discussion points include the Texans’ inability to…