Fair or not, here's why the Texans stakes are different for Lovie Smith
SPORTSMAP ROUNDTABLE
24 June 2022
SPORTSMAP ROUNDTABLE
This week, we react to an article from Bucky Brooks on NFL.com which shared his concerns about the success Lovie Smith can realistically have considering the state of the Texans roster. Will Lovie Smith get a third year as head coach if he doesn't show improvement in the win column each year?
Also, we do a deep dive into Lovie's early seasons with the Bears and find good reasons for the Texans to give Smith a third year.
Check out the video above to learn more!
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C.J. Stroud threw three touchdown passes and the Houston Texans spoiled the first start of rookie New England quarterback Drake Maye, breezing past the Patriots 41-21 on Sunday.
Joe Mixon rushed for 102 yards and caught a TD pass from Stroud. Stefon Diggs had six catches for 77 yards and a score for the AFC South-leading Texans (5-1), and Tank Dell had seven receptions for 57 yards and a TD.
Dameon Pierce ripped off a 54-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter and finished with 76 yards on eight carries. Will Anderson Jr. recorded three sacks for Houston, which has won three straight.
The Patriots (1-5) got a boost from Maye, the No. 3 overall pick in the NFL draft. Taking over for veteran Jacoby Brissett, he finished 20 of 33 for 243 yards and three touchdowns. He also ran for 38 yards but was intercepted twice and sacked four times, one resulting in a lost fumble.
Be sure to watch the video above as the crew from Texans on Tap reacts to the big win live on YouTube!