Houston, we have a problem. The Houston Texans have started 0-2 for the first time since 2023, which was DeMeco Ryan's first season as head coach . Houston lost to Tampa Bay 20-19 in a heartbreaking game in front of a national audience on Monday Night Football. The Texans clung to a one-score lead into the final minutes of the fourth quarter. But the Buccaneers punched in a touchdown by Rachaad White with seconds left to seal the victory.
Monday's loss feels emblematic of how Houston's 2025 season has been so far. The Texans are definitely not a bad team. But they have not been able to close games against good opponents thus far.
The Texans are on the brink of their worst start in several seasons. In fact, Houston has not started 0-3 since the 2018 season.
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