After the Carolina Panthers traded in front of the Texans to secure the No. 1 pick last week, many are now assuming the Texans are going to take either Bryce Young or CJ Stroud with the No.2 overall pick.
But before that trade was made, many believed Alabama edge rusher Will Anderson could be in play for the Texans. With that in mind, could the Texans swerve everyone on draft day and select Anderson?
Furthermore, if Bryce Young is off the board, and the Texans don't want to draft CJ Stroud because he's represented by Deshaun Watson's agent, which scenario is more likely?
The Texans trade back, or take Anderson at No.2?
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How Texans lock down of Chargers sets familiar tone for Houston
Jan 11, 2025, 7:19 pm
Eric Murray returned one of Justin Herbert's career-high four interceptions for a touchdown, C.J. Stroud threw a TD pass and the Houston Texans rolled past the Los Angeles Chargers 32-12 in a wild-card playoff game Saturday.
Be sure to watch the video below as the crew from Texans on Tap reacts live to the big win!
It’s the second straight year Stroud and the Texans (11-7) won in the first round after they beat Cleveland last season.
Herbert threw just three interceptions in the regular season and had never thrown more than two in a game before facing a Texans secondary led by AP All-Pro cornerback Derek Stingley, who had two INTs. Kamari Lassiter had the other pick.
The Chargers (11-7), who returned to the playoffs under first-year coach Jim Harbaugh, lost in the wild-card round for a second straight time after also losing in the 2022 season to remain without a postseason win since 2018.
Stroud threw for 282 yards with the touchdown pass to Nico Collins and an interception. Collins finished with seven catches for 122 yards. Joe Mixon ran for 106 yards and a score.
Herbert was 14 of 32 for 242 yards with a 40.9 passer rating.