Weekend Musings: Mid-term report for the Houston Texans

Battle Red Blog issued a mid-term report for the Houston Texans, evaluating the team's disappointing 2-5 start to the 2026 season and giving them an overall grade of D-. High preseason expectations followed three straight trips to the divisional round, but the franchise has since struggled with home losses, penalties, and severe regression on defense. Head coach DeMeco Ryans and his coaching staff, notably defensive coordinator Matt Burke and defensive backs coach Dino Vasso, have faced increased scrutiny.

The blog names quarterback C.J. Stroud as the team's mid-season MVP, noting his strong passing numbers despite a struggling rushing attack and injuries to receivers like Nico Collins and Jaylin Noel. Conversely, the defense dropped to 27th in passing yards allowed, with defensive back Kamari Lassiter and secondary coach Dino Vasso highlighted for regression and coverage issues. Edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. received defensive MVP honors for recording 7.5 sacks across seven games.