Trash Talk That Lit the Fire | Houston Texans News

Houston’s rough start to the 2025 season got even more spicy after a one-point loss to Tampa Bay, where Baker Mayfield’s clutch performance may have been fueled by trash talk from former Texans safety C.J. Gardner-Johnson—now cut from the team. The heated fourth-quarter exchange, especially after Mayfield’s injury, turned into a spark for the Bucs QB, who said the taunts gave him adrenaline to make a game-winning play. It’s a reminder that trash talk can backfire—and sometimes, the loudest voices are the ones that push opponents to rise. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/0e4f65cb2b084821