The Texans say they’re ready to roll into Los Angeles for Sunday’s season opener against the Rams, and the energy around the team feels different. Head coach DeMeco Ryans named five captains this week C.J. Stroud, Will Anderson Jr., Azeez Al-Shaair, Nico Collins, and Dare Ogunbowale, and says the group has the mix of focus and fire to lead Houston into 2025.
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Ryans thinks the opener will come down to who controls the line of scrimmage against one of the NFL’s toughest young defensive fronts. The Texans believe their own strength in the trenches can tilt the game. For a team buzzing with talent and confidence, Sunday feels like the first chance to prove they’re built for more than just another playoff trip.
The bar feels higher this year, and a one-and-done playoff trip probably will not cut it for this roster.