SR NFL Preview: Houston Texans 2022-2023 Top 5 Games
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What is to be expected from the Texans this upcoming season as they are looking for a fresh start after all of the obstacles they dealt with last season. With Deshaun Watson traded earlier this year in March the Houston Texans can focus on the new season without the distraction. Now with the new head coach, Lovie Smith who previously was Texan’s defensive coordinator looks to move the team in the right direction and win games this season.
After a great start Week 1 with Tyrod Taylor starting the Texans opened the season with a win but that momentum didn’t last long as they would lose the following 8 games. And also lost Tyrod Taylor to injury in Week 2 and just couldn’t recover. With Taylor out rookie, Davis Mills had to step up but would lose his first 6 games as a starter. Texans would go on to finish the season 4-13 and 3rd in the afternoon south division. Texans had their up and downs and showed potential in some of their younger players. Texans aren’t expected to be in playoff conversation but let’s dive into their schedule and discuss their top 5 games of the 2022-23 season.
Texans’ home opener match-up with the Indianapolis Colts is one to mention as it will set the tone for the Texans. Going up against one of the top running back in the league Jonathan Taylor. A major test for the Texans defense along with Colt’s new starting quarterback Matt Ryan. Davis Mills going into his sophomore season has many expectations as Texans believe he is their future quarterback and looks to show it in Week 1 against a division team. Mills will have the support at wide receiver with Brandon Cooks as his No. 1 receiver and Nico Collins.
Prediction: Texans 24 – Colts 28
Following week one the Texans travel to Denver to face the Broncos. A team expected to be in the playoffs and a super bowl contender led by new quarterback Russell Wilson. Broncos acquired the super champ through trade-in March from the Seattle Seahawks. This is the first major test for the Texans this season an opportunity to display how they match up against one of the league’s best.
Prediction: Texans 10 – Broncos 31
Rivalry week against the Titans is always a game to watch and the first matchup of the season in Week 8. Titans are expected to win the division with Derrick Henry back and healthy for this season. Looking to make another run in the playoffs and repeat what they did back in 2020 falling one game short of making the Super Bowl after losing to the Chiefs who went on to win the Super Bowl that year. Titans have won 6 of the last 10 games against the Texans. Tennessee will be the favorite to win the game but expect the Texans to put up a fight in this matchup and make it a close game.
Prediction: Texans 17 – Titans 24
What could be the biggest match-up for the Texans facing the Cleveland Browns and possibly starting quarterback Deshaun Watson. After many issues in Houston, the Texans traded Watson to Browns for draft picks. And at this time it has not been made clear if Watson will be playing this season. We will see if the decision will be made before the season starts. Most would call this one a revenge game if Watson does play for the Browns this season. Watson finished his Texans career in 2 nd place in passing yards and touchdowns. I’m sure Texans fans would love to see a victory over the Browns in Week 12.
Prediction: Texans 28 – Browns 31
Now this game is one that all Texans fans look forward to. And it’s a matchup against the Dallas Cowboys. Although on paper the Cowboys are better and expected to win. But for the fan, this one is about bragging rights in Texas. Doesn’t matter what the team records are fans from each team think their team is better than the other. Texans will travel to Dallas this year in Week 13. This will be the 6th game between the two and Dallas are up 3 to 2 in the series which gives more reason for fans to hype this game up. The tough matchup this year against the Cowboys who are led by Dak Prescott and Zeke Elliott and a strong defense. Cowboys have high expectations as they do every year and will look to dominate this game as they should be in top form at this point of the season.
Prediction: Texans 24 – Cowboys 21
Overall the Texans have a tough schedule this 2022-23 NFL season going up against other
playoff teams like the Chiefs, Raiders, and other playoff contenders.
Season Record Prediction: 6-11
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