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Houston Texans try to regroup at bye after getting off to 2-5 start

The Houston Texans opened their 25th season with Super Bowl hopes. After dropping to 2-5 on Sunday, it looks unlikely that they’ll even reach the playoffs, much less contend for their first title.

Published: Saturday, 31 October 2026 at 4:58 PM
Houston Texans try to regroup at bye after getting off to 2-5 start
Key Things to Know
  • The Houston Texans enter their bye week aiming to regroup following a disappointing 2-5 start to the season.
  • Houston fell to 2-5 after suffering a 27-21 overtime defeat against the New York Giants.
  • General manager Nick Caserio cited poor tackling and explosive plays allowed as primary defensive issues.
The Story in 60 Seconds

The Houston Texans enter their bye week sitting at 2-5 following a 27-21 overtime loss to the New York Giants. Head coach DeMeco Ryans acknowledged that team morale is low, but he emphasized that players must regroup and attack the second half of the season with purpose after an underwhelming start.

Houston's primary struggle has been on defense, which has dropped significantly in national rankings due to missed tackles, explosive plays allowed, and only six takeaways. Meanwhile, quarterback C.J. Stroud has performed well with 1,867 passing yards, supported by the recent trade acquisition of Marvin Harrison Jr. and the return of receiver Tank Dell.

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