Texans Have a CONTENDER Schedule in 2026… Now Prove It

The Houston Texans’ 2026 schedule is officially HERE… and it says A LOT about how the NFL views this football team. This isn’t a rebuilding schedule anymore. This isn’t a “cute young team” schedule anymore. This is a CONTENDER’S schedule. 🏈 4 prime time games 🏈 5 games against teams projected to win 10+ games 🏈 5 playoff teams from last season 🏈 National spotlight after national spotlight The league clearly believes the Texans are one of the NFL’s rising premier franchises — and now comes the hard part: To become the best, Houston has to beat the best. On today’s episode of Locked On Texans, we break down the biggest takeaways from the Texans schedule release and what it means for CJ Stroud, DeMeco Ryans, and the future of this franchise. Plus: 🔥 Which game is the MOST interesting on the entire schedule? 👀 Why Packers vs Texans feels like a statement-game matchup 👀 Which stretch of games could completely define Houston’s season 👀 Are the Texans finally being treated like true AFC contenders? We also discuss: 📈 Why the NFL is investing in Houston with prime time exposure 📈 What this schedule says about the respect around the league 📈 Why expectations for the Texans are officially different now This season won’t be easy — but elite teams don’t run from elite schedules. The Texans asked for the spotlight. Now they’ve got it. Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans. Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclub Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Square If you’re starting a business, or running one that deserves better tools, Square helps you sell, manage, and grow without slowing down. Right now, you can get up to $200 off Square hardware at https://square.com/go/LockedOnNFL. FanDuel Today's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. Right now new customers can bet just five dollars and get one-hundred and fifty dollars in bonus bets if your first bet wins. Visit https://FANDUEL.COM to get started — Play Your Game. Indeed Listeners of this show get a $75 Sponsored Job Credit to help give your job the premium placement it deserves at http://Indeed.com/podcast. Rocket MoneyLet Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster. Join athttp://RocketMoney.com/LOCKEDON   Gametime Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDON for $20 off your first purchase.   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.