New faces. Same expectations.
And the Houston Texans defense is still looking to dominate.

With injuries piling up along the defensive line, Houston had to reload fast—and now the spotlight is on Naquan Jones and Marlon Davidson. Can these two be the answers for an injury-riddled defensive tackle unit that still expects elite results?

🔍 Naquan Jones

Logged snaps against Arizona and made his presence felt

An all-hustle interior defender who does his job—every snap

Strong against the run

Consistent double-team splitter

Quick feet that shine vs. zone runs

Comfortable taking on double teams
Is he one of those “can’t send him back” guys? And can he step into the Mario Edwards–type role for this Texans defense?

🔍 Marlon Davidson

Former second-round pick

Fresh opportunity, fresh expectations

What can he realistically provide inside for Houston right now?

PLUS 🔥
🎙️ EXCLUSIVE one-on-one with Tytus Howard
We talk about:

What’s been most surprising about this Texans six-game win streak

The mindset inside the locker room

Why expectations haven’t changed—even with new faces stepping in

This episode is all about Texans defense, depth, dominance, and belief. If Houston’s interior holds strong, this team’s ceiling gets even higher.

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