Following their playoff exit, Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud expressed confidence that the team is close to reaching the AFC Championship. Stroud emphasized the importance of establishing a high standard for performance right from the offseason to ensure success. Coach DeMeco Ryans highlighted the need to minimize mistakes to compete effectively in the playoffs.
Despite a strong regular season, the Texans fell to the Kansas City Chiefs 23-14, marking their second consecutive divisional round loss. Stroud faced significant pressure from the Chiefs' defense, resulting in eight sacks.
The Texans' roster shows promise, with defensive end Will Anderson Jr. declaring they possess the essential components to contend for a title. Offseason strategies may involve enhancing their receiving corps, particularly with Tank Dell recovering from injury and Stefon Diggs potentially available as a free agent.
