How the Houston Texans are solidifying their status with new data insights
CRUNCHING THE NUMBERS
22 May 2024
The Texans have one of the best young cores in the NFL. Composite Getty Image.
We all agree that the Texans have one of the best young cores in the league. But how good are they? Do they have the best core of young players under 25 in the NFL?
Pro Football Focus says no, it's the Detroit Lions. The Lions have 5 players on the best under 25 list. But the Texans are right behind them with 3. Only the Texans and Lions have 3 or more players that cracked the list.
Don't miss the video above as ESPN Houston's Joel Blank & Jeremy Branham weigh in on PFF's list, examine if any deserving Texans were left off, and much more!
It’s starting to look like the Astros knew exactly what they were doing.
What once felt like a risky move is quickly shaping up to be a win for Houston — and maybe a defining pivot point for the franchise. In this episode, we dig into how the Astros may actually be better off in the wake of the Kyle Tucker trade, thanks to a new wave of production and smart roster-building.
Cam Smith continues to rise with another eye-catching performance, launching two home runs and making the case that he’s already ahead of schedule. Meanwhile, Isaac Paredes has quietly emerged as a legitimate successor to Alex Bregman, offering power and presence in the infield.
And while Jeremy Peña wasn’t part of the Tucker deal, his 2024 resurgence adds even more fuel to the argument that this team is thriving — not surviving. The Astros aren’t just plugging holes. They’re planning for what’s next.
We also look at the bigger picture: What if Houston had moved on earlier from other aging or underperforming stars? Could they have been ahead of the curve even sooner?
So who’s really winning this breakup — the Astros or Kyle Tucker? We break it all down.
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