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EPISODE · Nov 29, 2025 · 28 MIN

CJ & Pitre RETURN: Can They Help the Texans in a MUST-WIN vs Indy? | Why Stroud Only Needs to Be Good

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CJ Stroud is back. Jalen Pitre is back. And suddenly… this Texans vs. Colts matchup just got spicy. This is a game Houston has to win — and these two returning stars could swing everything.Here’s the truth:Stroud doesn’t need to be extraordinary.Stroud doesn’t need to be great.Stroud just needs to be GOOD.With CJ back under center and Pitre returning to stabilize the defense, Houston finally gets its balance again. But is it enough to take down an Indy team fighting for the same playoff real estate?We break down:🔥 Why CJ Stroud’s “good” is plenty good enough🔥 How Pitre changes the entire flow of the defense🔥 Whether the Texans can repeat their masterclass performance and make life miserable for Daniel Jones🔥 KEY MATCHUPS:Derek Stingley Jr. vs Alec PierceKamari Lassiter vs Michael Pittman Jr.These battles could decide the game before halftime.And in the spirit of the season, we’re answering the question every Texans fan should think about:What should Texans fans be thankful for this year?Our pick? DeMeco Ryans — the heartbeat of Houston’s future.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!PelotonLet yourself run, lift, flex, and push forward. Explore the new Peloton Cross Training Tread+ today at https://www.onepeloton.com.PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use code LOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FanDuelRight now, new customers can bet just FIVE dollars and if your bet wins—you’ll get THREE HUNDRED dollars in bonus bets to use across the app.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

CJ Stroud is back. Jalen Pitre is back. And suddenly… this Texans vs. Colts matchup just got spicy. This is a game Houston has to win — and these two returning stars could swing everything. Here’s the truth: Stroud doesn’t need to be extraordinary. Stroud doesn’t need to be great. Stroud just needs to be GOOD. With CJ back under center and Pitre returning to stabilize the defense, Houston finally gets its balance again. But is it enough to take down an Indy team fighting for the same playoff real estate? We break down: 🔥 Why CJ Stroud’s “good” is plenty good enough 🔥 How Pitre changes the entire flow of the defense 🔥 Whether the Texans can repeat their masterclass performance and make life miserable for Daniel Jones 🔥 KEY MATCHUPS: Derek Stingley Jr. vs Alec Pierce Kamari Lassiter vs Michael Pittman Jr. These battles could decide the game before halftime. And in the spirit of the season, we’re answering the question every Texans fan should think about: What should Texans fans be thankful for this year? Our pick? DeMeco Ryans — the heartbeat of Houston’s future.

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