Here's how the Houston Texans can turn a blowout into a win streak
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26 September 2023
The Houston Texans and CJ Stroud are riding high after a tremendous performance against the Jacksonville Jaguars on the road last weekend.
Houston beat the Jags by 20 points, and the offense looks to be improving after each game. And while Jacksonville is coming off a season where they won a playoff game, losing to Houston shouldn't come as much of a surprise.
They lost to the Texans last year with Davis Mills starting at quarterback, and only managed to score 6 points against Lovie Smith's defense.
This week, the Texans have TJ Watt and the Steelers coming to NRG, which could mean a long day for Houston's banged up offensive line.
However, with Kenny Pickett at quarterback for Pittsburgh, the Texans may not have to score a ton of points to come away with a victory.
Be sure to watch the video above as we give an early preview of Texans-Steelers, and share our predictions for the game.
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Framber Valdez is going to start for the Houston Astros on opening day — again.
Manager Joe Espada told reporters on Sunday that Valdez will take the mound when the Astros host the New York Mets on March 27. The left-hander is making his fourth consecutive opening-day start.
The 31-year-old Valdez went 15-7 with a 2.91 ERA in 28 starts for the AL West champions last year. He finished seventh in balloting for the AL Cy Young Award.
He struck out six while pitching four scoreless innings in a Grapefruit League game against Miami on Saturday.
Valdez made his big league debut with Houston in 2018. He helped the Astros win the World Series in 2022.
He is 68-41 with a 3.30 ERA in 157 big league games — all with Houston.
Valdez allowed three runs and five hits in 4 2/3 innings against the New York Yankees on opening day last year. He received a no-decision in Houston's 5-4 loss.
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