As October draws near, we take a closer look at the next five games for the Texans—a crucial stretch that will conclude with a Halloween Night showdown against the Jets and Aaron Rodgers, broadcast on Amazon Prime. While the Astros have dominated the spotlight with their nine playoff appearances in the last decade, this fall represents the toughest test yet for Demeco Ryans and his squad. If the Texans can keep winning, they could steal the spotlight from the Astros and become the talk of the sports scene. Last October was filled with ups and downs, from a dominant win over the Steelers to a humiliating loss to the winless Panthers. These extremes reflected both the potential and the remaining challenges for the franchise. Now, let’s dive into the upcoming realities and obstacles they face.Beat teams in difficult driving conditions. Three of the five games will take place at stadiums called Gillette, Lambeau, and MetLife—unfamiliar venues. These locations have had some of the most embarrassing franchise defeats. The Patriots have never lost at Foxboro and have largely dominated their series with Houston, 11-3. The Texans have only triumphed once at Lambeau Field in 2008; they have lost their previous four encounters with Green Bay.Additionally, the Jets hold the advantage, having defeated Houston in seven of their ten meetings. Last year’s game was wildly out of control, with a 30-point second-half scoring spree that led to an embarrassing blowout loss. How does C.J. Stroud compare? Stroud will take on some of the best players in the league in October. Aaron Rodgers, Jordan Love, and Josh Allen. Can he defeat these opponents? The final comparative stat lines will play a significant role in determining the results that follow.
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