How the Houston Texans' defense went from elite to vulnerable in one season. 'Teams know us.'

Houston Texans’ defense has dropped from elite form to vulnerability in a single season, according to an analysis of the team’s 2026 performance. After a players-only meeting led by edge rusher Will Anderson Jr. following an 0-2 start, Houston went 2-3 and sits at 2-5. The article points to late-game issues: in four of five losses, the Texans conceded go-ahead points on the opponent’s final drive. Examples include touchdowns and field goals against the Bills, Colts, Cowboys, and a 30-yard overtime TD run by Devin Singletary versus the Giants. Giants right tackle Jermaine Eluemunor cited a run-based setup exploiting Texans alignment. Coach DeMeco Ryans said the defense must execute better, while Anderson argued opponents “know” Houston’s style.