Texans Reveal Mindset, Areas of Improvement

The Houston Texans are looking to execute in the final weeks of the season.

Jeremy Brener | Nov 30, 2024

Nov 24, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back to pass against the Tennessee Titans in the fourth quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images

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The Houston Texans are getting ready for their December slate, where games matter a little bit more than the rest of the season.

The first few months of the season from training camp until November have been all about establishing an identity, but now it's time to execute and win when games matter most.

“Smashmouth, S.W.A.R.M. mentality," Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said when asked about the team's brand. "You can go on and on. I mean, explosive and I think we’ve aced a lot of those things, but it’s the in between, the when they do play whatever coverage and it’s not there, just taking the check down. Or – I’m talking for myself and just the little fundamentals of the game, I think, as well, we can get better at."

The Texans have executed their mission statement at times throughout the season, but it hasn't been as consistent as they had hoped. With little room for error, they have to rest on their laurels and find a way to win.

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Published Nov 30, 2024

JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.