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Houston Texans, Seattle Seahawks
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The Texans couldn't run or throw the ball effectively. The offensive line somehow looks worse than it did last season. The ballyhooed offensive system installed in the offseason seems worse than "Ask Madden"-the algorithm-based option to decide which play to run next in the iconic Madden NFL video game.
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NFL Week 7 Open Thread – Houston Texans at Seattle Seahawks
If the Texans can hold up against a vicious pass rush like the Seahawks have and keep it close against a resurgent team, then there might be some reason for hope. Until then, I’ve seen this team show promise one week and completely fall on their face the next week so I’ll reserve judgment until the ride home,
Houston Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair is known for taking cheap shots at opposing players, which he did vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
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The Texans' defense is No. 1 in the NFL. Inside Houston's mindset. 'Have you ever seen lions hunt?'
The Houston Texans have the No. 1 defense in the NFL. Inside their mindset and what it's like to face a team that can beat you in many ways.
When the Seattle Seahawks play in prime time, things tend to get a little crazy, and that was definitely the case on Monday night during their 27-19 win over the Houston Texans in a game that didn't end until after 1 a.
The play that led to the moment came in the fourth quarter. Following an interception, Seahawks receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba tried to make a tackle on Texans cornerback Derek Stingley. As Smith-Njigba went to make the play, Stingley stiff-armed the Seahawks receiver, knocking his helmet off.
Former NFL defensive back and current official Nathan Jones put his body on the line to save WR Jaxon Smith-Njigba.