National Football League (NFL) previews abound at this time of year. We’re close to the start of the 2015 NFL season and basically everyone in the sports world is in a tizzy, anticipating another great season of the country’s favorite sport. Whether you’re a beginning NFL fan, the family member, friend or partner of an NFL fan, or simply someone who doesn’t follow the league during the offseason, our team previews should get you ready for the season to begin.
If you’re curious about the history and culture surrounding the team, and not just the plot and characters of this edition of the team, read What’s special about the Houston Texans?
How are Houston Texans fans feeling heading into the 2015 NFL season?
Ready for defensive havoc
When are the Houston Texans on national television?
Use this to know when you should host a party with locally (or favorite team-ily) themed food!
Week 5 – vs. the Indianapolis Colts on Thu, Oct 8 at 08:25 PM.
Week 10 – vs. the Cincinnati Bengals on Mon, Nov 16 at 08:30 PM.
When is the Houston Texans bye week?
Use this to know when to plan that camping trip you’ve been wanting to go on.
Week 9
What was the Houston Texans record last season, in 2014?
Expressed as: wins – losses – ties (if any).
9 – 7
Who are the Houston Texans most important departed characters?
Veteran wide receiver Andre Johnson left in free agency to go to the Indianapolis Colts. This will likely hurt long-time fans more than it hurts the team on the field. Johnson is far enough past his prime that he’s no longer the elemental force he once was. Still, to leave and play for one of the Texans rivals is a hard pill to swallow.
Who are the Houston Texans most important new characters?
Vince Wilfork, the rotund heart and soul of the championship winning New England Patriots defense joins J. J. Watt and company on the Texans fearsome defensive line. Less fearsome has been the Texans choice of quarterbacks over the past several years. This year, Brian Hoyer, who started some games for the Cleveland Browns during the past two years, joins the team.
Who are the Houston Texans most important characters?
J.J. Watt is the best defensive player in the NFL and it’s not that close. He’s won NFL defensive player of the year twice in the past three years and was a legitimate NFL Most Valuable Player candidate at times last year.
What is the most pivotal pivot point for the 2015 Houston Texans?
Is Hoyer’s blandness enough to push them over the top? A league average quarterback might be enough for the Texans to make the playoffs. Can Hoyer be average?
How will the 2015 Houston Texans fare?
A fearsome defense plus a mere average offense is all they need. If you want average, Hoyer is the quarterback for you! The Texans go 9-7 or 10-6 and sneak into the playoffs.