Bleav in Texans

Former Bengals defensive back and Bleav in Bengals host Solomon Wilcots joins Seth to break down Texans-Bengals from every angle. They discuss Joe Burrow’s back tightness, Nico Collins’ hamstring, Cincinnati’s revamped defense, the impact of Dexter Lawrence, and the biggest concern still hanging over the Bengals: missed tackles. Solomon also explains why Houston’s improved running game could test Cincinnati, what C.J. Stroud needs to do if Nico is limited, and why Derek Stingley Jr. vs. Ja’Marr Chase could be one of the best individual matchups of the weekend. Plus, they examine whether Houston’s defense can bounce back after an uncharacteristic performance against Buffalo and handle another elite quarterback in Burrow. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Texans opened the season with a frustrating 36-31 loss to the Bills, but this one came with a strange twist: the offense gave Houston plenty of reasons to feel encouraged while the defense created most of the concern. Seth breaks down seven reasons to worry and seven reasons for optimism coming out of Week 1, including C.J. Stroud’s encouraging performance, David Montgomery’s impact in the red zone, improved pass protection, Nick Caley’s offensive approach, and the Texans’ late-game execution. On the other side, there are real questions about the secondary, explosive plays, Reed Blankenship’s debut, Kamari Lassiter’s rough afternoon, and whether Houston’s defense can quickly get back to looking like itself. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Bills are set to open the season in Houston Sunday where they've lost six straight games. The Joe Brady era officially opens with a huge challenge on the road. Former Jaguars and Texans defensive tackle Seth Payne, who was born in Clifton Springs and played high school football at Victor and then collegiately at Cornell joined Adam Benigni and Sal Maiorana for a preview. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Texans and Bills meet again, but this matchup looks very different from the ones we’ve seen recently. C.J. Stroud is back in the equation, Buffalo has new weapons and a new-look defense under Jim Leonhard, and both teams have made significant changes in the trenches. Seth breaks down the biggest differences heading into the matchup, including Buffalo’s plan for Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter, the challenge Jim Leonhard presents for the Texans’ offensive line, the additions of David Montgomery and Kayshon Boutte, and why Jalen Pitre and Reed Blankenship could change the way Houston defends Josh Allen. Plus, what role could D.J. Moore, Dalton Kincaid, Ed Oliver and C.J. Gardner-Johnson play in deciding the game? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Houston Texans open the season with a massive test against Josh Allen and the Buffalo Bills. Seth breaks down nine crucial questions that could determine the game — starting with whether Houston can contain NFL rushing leader James Cook without compromising the structure of its defense. Can Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter dominate with a four-man rush again? How much does D.J. Moore change the way DeMeco Ryans can defend Josh Allen? Can C.J. Stroud handle the disguises and pressure packages of new Bills defensive coordinator Jim Leonhard? And after an offseason built around becoming more physical up front, can the Texans finally establish a credible running game with David Montgomery? Plus, Seth looks at Dalton Kincaid’s potential impact, Buffalo’s play-action game, Houston’s improved secondary communication, and the biggest question of all: which team can force the opposing quarterback into hero ball? Week 1 might tell us a lot about whether the Texans truly fixed the problems that held them back last season. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.