Texans Insider Podcast

Texans Insider Podcast

Texans Insider is a Houston Chronicle podcast covering the Houston Texans football team, hosted by Texans beat reporter Jonathan M. Alexander. Tune in every week for game analysis and insight. Listen here for Jonathan's exclusive behind-the-scenes stories of the players and coaches on the Houston NFL team. This podcast is made possible by the support of Houston Chronicle subscribers. Want more great Texans coverage? Subscribe at HoustonChronicle.com/subscribe, and sign up for the Texans Insider newsletter Houstonchronicle.com/newsletters/Texans-Insider.

Episodes

Can the Texans defeat the Denver Broncos at home and get back to .500?

November 1, 2025 • 17 mins
The Houston Chronicle's Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander talks with Sam Warren about Sunday's matchup between the Texans and the Denver Broncos, and whether they believe it's possible the Texans will win. They also break down what went right last week against the 49ers. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter Background reading: Pregame prayers, text chains and suppor...
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How the outcome of Sunday's game vs. the 49ers could affect the Texans' season

October 24, 2025 • 22 mins
After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football. It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium. It's a game that could make or break the Texans season. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Tex...
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The motivation behind Xavier Hutchinson's desire to be great

October 21, 2025 • 16 mins
Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who is in his third season with the team, has started to see more playing time as a receiver because of the offseason improvements he made. Hutchinson is motivated by his older brother Quinton, who taught him all he knows, but is also currently in prison for a parole violation. Hutchinson goes in depth about his story, his path and his motivation. Background reading: Motivate...
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Previewing the Houston Texans MNF game against the Seattle Seahawks

October 18, 2025 • 34 mins
The Texans will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. It'll be a big test for Houston (2-3), which is coming off its bye week. Seattle is 4-2 and has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. Chronicle journalists Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren sit down to discuss whether the Texans are actually improving, and are later joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the game betw...
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Evaluating the 2-3 Houston Texans at the bye week after win over Ravens

October 8, 2025 • 22 mins
Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Trending Pro Sports reporter Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans' 2-3 start, their blowout win over the Ravens, and whether this recent success can continue. Background reading: Four things the Texans must focus on to keep their win streak alive The Texans changed the narrative after decisive win over the Ravens What GM Nick Caserio had to say at his bye week press conferenc...
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Bonus episode: How rookie Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed on offense

October 5, 2025 • 15 mins
Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander goes behind the scenes of his Sunday feature on rookie running back Woody Marks, his background, and how he became the spark the Texans needed on offense. Alexander speaks with Marks, his mother, C.J. Stroud, and several of his other teammates about Marks. Background reading: How Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed to jumpstart their offense. For more information on today's epi...
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What's going on with Baltimore Ravens? Ravens insider Giana Han explains.

October 4, 2025 • 10 mins
Houston Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander speaks with Baltimore Banner Ravens beat reporter Giana Han about the Ravens' vast injury list, including Lamar Jackson, and what she expects in Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Texans. Guests: Giana Han, Ravens beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle Background reading: Lamar Jackson is 'out...
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The Texans offense finally came alive against the Titans. Can they keep it up?

September 30, 2025 • 20 mins
Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Pro Sports Trending reporter Sam Warren discuss the Texans win over the Titans and whether they can sustain their explosion on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Texans lose third consecutive game. Is their season over?

September 23, 2025 • 29 mins
Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the things that continue to go wrong for the Texans after their latest loss to the Jaguars and whether it can be fixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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What went wrong in the Texans’ 20-19 loss to the Bucs on Monday night.

September 18, 2025 • 28 mins
Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss who was at fault and where Houston goes from here after dropping their second game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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How the Texans can rebound from the season-opening loss to the Rams

September 10, 2025 • 20 mins
The Houston Texans lost their opening game to the Rams 14-9. Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the loss and how the Texans can rebound against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Could the Houston Texans seek public funding to build a new stadium?

February 21, 2025 • 21 mins
Houston Chronicle Texans insider Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by investigative reporter Dylan McGuinness to discuss their reporting in their latest story on the Texans exploring what it would take to build a new stadium, and how all of this came to be.   For background reading:   + Exclusive: Houston Texans may seek public money to build new football stadium + Why is Harris County on the hook for maintaining the Texans’ stadium?...
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Who should the Houston Texans hire as the next offensive coordinator?

January 28, 2025 • 18 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talk about the Texans decision to move on from Bobby Slowik, and discuss who they should hire as the next play-caller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Are the Houston Texans good enough to upset the Kansas City Chiefs in the divisional round?

January 14, 2025 • 18 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers, why it went well, and look ahead at their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss whether the Texans can pull off the upset.   Further reading:   + Why the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are the best matchup for the Houston Texans + How C.J. Stroud's miraculous plays sparked Texans to playoff wi...
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Can the Houston Texans defeat the Chargers and make a run in playoffs?

January 7, 2025 • 21 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren breakdown the Texans wild-card matchup with the Chargers on Saturday and discuss whether Houston can make a run in the playoffs.   Further reading:   'It's a new season': Texans take step in the right direction with win over Titans as playoffs loom How do Houston Texans match up with Los Angeles Chargers in first-round playoff How Texans approach the playoffs after up-and-down...
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What went wrong in the Texans loss to the Ravens and what it says about Houston’s future

December 27, 2024 • 23 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans embarrassing 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and whether there should be concern about C.J. Stroud and the offense as they get set for the playoffs.   Further reading:   + With C.J. Stroud and the offense struggling, Texans are in dangerous territory ahead of playoffs   + What went wrong for C.J. Stroud in loss to Ravens: overthrows, miscues and sacks | T...
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The Houston Texans are back-to-back AFC South Champions. But do they have enough?

December 17, 2024 • 18 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans latest win over the Dolphins, and what that game showed. They also discuss whether the Texans have enough to be competitive in December.   Further reading:   + Houston Texans show formula that can work in playoffs: Create turnovers and capitalize | Alexander   + Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins show their connective skills on TDs vs. Miami | Film st...
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What to make of the NFL’s suspension of Texans LB Azeez Al-Shaair and looking at the rest of the season 

December 5, 2024 • 24 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension, what the NFL got wrong, and look ahead at their remaining four games and what they need to work on.   Further reading:   + Character assassination of Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair goes too far | Alexander   + What's with Christian Harris? Will Tank Dell get more action? | Houston Texans mailbag   + A win is a win, but Texans' coverage breakdowns...
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What the latest loss to the Tennessee Titans means for the Houston Texans as they enter their toughest stretch

November 27, 2024 • 21 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss how much trouble the Texans are in after their latest loss to the Tennessee Titans and answer readers’ Thanksgiving questions.   Further reading:   + The reality concerning Texans: Deeply flawed team isn't as good as we thought it was | Alexander + 5 things we learned from the Houston Texans' loss to the Tennessee Titans + Why Houston Texans running back Joe Mixon kept ge...
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What the Texans’ 24-point win over the Cowboys mean for their chances in the AFC

November 20, 2024 • 25 mins
The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans’ 34-10 win over the Dallas Cowboys, why they were better in the second half and what it means for their standing in the AFC.   Further reading:   + How C.J. Stroud, Houston Texans took step in right direction with strong second half against Cowboys   + 'Dancing to the end zone': Derek Barnett gives Texans boost with score on rare double-fumble play   + ...
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