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Playbook Optional with Daniel Gotera

Playbook Optional with Daniel Gotera

Texans beat Jags, CJ Stroud is going to get PAID

Oct 19, 2026 · 20 min · 10 segments

After an 0–4 start, the Texans have won two straight, including a thrilling 34–31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Suddenly, a season that looked like it was slipping away has new…

After an 0–4 start, the Texans have won two straight, including a thrilling 34–31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Suddenly, a season that looked like it was slipping away has new life. In Episode 13 of *Playbook Optional*, I'm breaking down why C.J. Stroud deserves to get paid, how Nick Caley has transformed the offense, and why players like Jaylin Noel, Woody Marks, Jawhar Jordan, Foster Moreau, and Marvin Harrison Jr. are giving Houston more weapons than ever. But there's still one major concern: the defense. DeMeco Ryans' unit continues to struggle with missed tackles, communication, and generating pressure. How long can Stroud and the offense keep carrying the team? Plus, I look ahead at Houston's upcoming schedule and explain why I'm not backing down from my AFC Championship Game prediction. And before we get into football, a little family life: my son's Little League season, Northwestern's wild victory, PSG's winning weekend, and celebrating 13 years of marriage. The Texans are 2–4. Somehow, I'm feeling better about this team than I have all season.

After an 0–4 start, the Texans have won two straight, including a thrilling 34–31 victory over the Jacksonville Jaguars in London. Suddenly, a season that looked like it was slipping away has new…

Speakers: Daniel GoteraHost

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Top entities: Houston Texans×65 CJ Stroud×28 Marvin Harrison Jr.×6 Northwestern Wildcats football×5 Foster Moreau×4

Texans Win a Thrilling Road Game4:05 – 4:41

Daniel GoteraHost

4:05

Let's talk Texans football because we all woke up on Sunday morning.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:08

wanting to see the Texans win.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:10

We talked about getting their swagger back against Tennessee, right? That was the game that they just needed.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:15

It was a really bad football team that they played in Tennessee.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:18

They needed to win that game, got a little bit of swagger back, and take that on the road to face a really talented Jacksonville team.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:25

And, man, this was a great game.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:28

Like, from start to finish, it was like...

Daniel GoteraHost

4:31

Counterpunch after counterpunch.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:33

One team took the lead.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:34

Another team took the lead.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:35

I don't remember how many lead changes there were in this thing.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:37

So it was a really, really good game to watch.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:40

And luckily the Texans came out on top.

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97%28 mentions
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C.J. Stroud's elite performance and contract caseSports > Football > NFL > Quarterbacks
Texans' multi-player passing and rushing attackSports > Football > NFL > Offensive strategy
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Offensive strategySports > Football > NFL
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Texans Win a Thrilling Road Game4:05 – 4:41

Daniel GoteraHost

4:05

Let's talk Texans football because we all woke up on Sunday morning.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:08

wanting to see the Texans win.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:10

We talked about getting their swagger back against Tennessee, right? That was the game that they just needed.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:15

It was a really bad football team that they played in Tennessee.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:18

They needed to win that game, got a little bit of swagger back, and take that on the road to face a really talented Jacksonville team.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:25

And, man, this was a great game.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:28

Like, from start to finish, it was like...

Daniel GoteraHost

4:31

Counterpunch after counterpunch.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:33

One team took the lead.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:34

Another team took the lead.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:35

I don't remember how many lead changes there were in this thing.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:37

So it was a really, really good game to watch.

Daniel GoteraHost

4:40

And luckily the Texans came out on top.

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