The Kansas City Chiefs' win over C.J. Stroud's Houston Texans in the 2025 NFL playoffs gave plenty to talk about, with many questioning a couple of calls that favored Patrick Mahomes. Before suffering a painful loss in Super Bowl LIX,

The Houston Texans are poised to make a splash in the 2025 NFL Draft by selecting a bruising running back who’s been compared to Marshawn Lynch, according to a recent mock draft by PFSN. The third-round selection could provide a dynamic complement to veteran Joe Mixon in the Texans’ backfield.

C.J. Stroud’s former college teammate closed his Buckeye career ... He can help to open up lanes for Joe Mixon or block on screens for Nico Collins. His physicality as a blocker should translate cleanly toward any 12-personnel packages since Egbuka ...

The Houston Texans won the AFC South and made the Divisional Round for the second straight year in 2024, but the team didn’t feel as exciting as the year before. Quarterback C.J. Stroud wasn’t as effective in his second year and injuries limited the offense’s firepower.

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Enter Ohio State wide receiver Emeka Egbuka, who could be the perfect candidate on the board to fill those needs, and effectively pair up with former college teammate and now-Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud for his NFL fit.

All things considered, the Houston Texans had a somewhat disappointing season last year. Even though they made the playoffs, they weren’t the dominant team they figured to be after making so many big-time offseason additions.

The Texans appear to still have the advantage in the AFC South. If they make the right moves this offseason, they may finally take that next step and make a deeper run in the AFC playoffs.

The Texans appear to still have the advantage in the AFC South. If they make the right moves this offseason, they may finally take that next step and make a deeper run in the AFC playoffs.