The Houston Texans are young and learning how to win close ballgames, which will no doubt help to reinforce the culture with new coach DeMeco Ryans.
Take Week 13 against the Denver Broncos. Houston safety Jimmie Ward picked off quarterback Russell Wilson on a third-and-goal from the 8-yard line to seal the deal 22-17. In a pivotal matchup of two 6-5 teams vying for AFC wild-card positioning, Houston’s youngsters came away with victory rather than Denver’s cavalcade of experienced veterans, and coaching to boot.
As usual Twitter was full of takes and comments regarding the action. Here are some of the best remarks.
Brevin Jordan szn let’s goooooo
— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) December 3, 2023
Will Anderson is single handily destroys the broncos game plan today! Like… For real!! 🤣🤣🤣🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾🤘🏾
— Sleepylu2 (@SLEEPYLU2) December 3, 2023
Will is going to have a field day today #WeAreTexans
— . (@3rdCoastCamm) December 3, 2023
Let’s Go Broncooooooooos!!!!!! #BroncosCountry https://t.co/3JektW3OgP
— Attack On Rob🐺 (@RobbKnows) December 3, 2023
AIR IT OUT 🚀🚀🚀 pic.twitter.com/R9EY57eYxj
— Houston Texans (@HoustonTexans) December 3, 2023
I’m a fan!! @HoustonTexans pic.twitter.com/Wtfo2sjOlS
— Man with a Mustache (@english_j) December 3, 2023
Tank Dell injury. pic.twitter.com/w75WusVWQ5
— Ty. (@CosmicTylerTTV) December 3, 2023
#93 pinned Tank's lower leg /ankle with his elbow/forearm.
Wish Tank wasn't near that scrum. https://t.co/UQR8qHUzPU— For What It's Worth 🤓🐾🐾 (@David_TXAZ) December 3, 2023
Derek Stingley with some closing speed to catch up to Marvin Mims.
I thought there might have been some pass interference but no call. #Texans
— Cody Stoots (@Cody_Stoots) December 3, 2023
One more away! Can we be quiet about the trade now. https://t.co/bNhqyquDYF
— Matthew Briggs (@A1Day1Texans) December 3, 2023
Greenard now…Our line is feasting. Now just need @JJWatt to come back and its a wrap!! #WeAreTexans
— Bryant Roberts-Little (@MoonManBryant) December 3, 2023
Nico Collins has 166 yards.
Denver Broncos have 97 yards.
8:51 left in the third quarter in Houston. pic.twitter.com/wXuidxTnYz
— Ben Jones (@BenJonesViews) December 3, 2023
Can we just put Surtain on Nico Collins for the rest of the game? Thanks
— Edge 💥 (@BroncosEdge_) December 3, 2023
Now that Houston has a franchise quarterback can we please get a uniform redesign? Their jerseys are hands down the worst in the NFL. The logo can stay, just need new jerseys
— d_iggs17 (@d_iggs17) December 3, 2023
Thanks to the refs taking away a Texans defensive TD, Broncos are back in it #WeAreTexans
— Jesuszilla (@Jesuszilla1) December 3, 2023
Reminder that this Texans Broncos game should be 23-10 if the refs were competent. Texans forced a fumble, picked it up, and cit a TD. Then the refs stole it away. Biased refs fuck the Texans yet again. #WeAreTexans
— TheLyonKing5812 (@TheLyonKing5812) December 3, 2023
🎥: #Texans rookie QB CJ Stroud delivers under pressure!
— SCOUTD (@scoutdnfl) December 3, 2023
Will Anderson Jr. tips it to Derek Stingley Jr. One Texans #3 overall pick to another. pic.twitter.com/tESSdVC3sw
— James Roy (@n1texansfan) December 3, 2023
NICO COLLINS TOUCHDOWN! #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/qNARDI9aEU
— Chris Ketchem (@ChrisKetchem3) December 3, 2023
It’s literally full…
And we’re winning… pic.twitter.com/SESKVcDYDx
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 3, 2023
My opinion of Russell Wilson changes like 5 times a game😂😂
— Dan Clements (@2_scoops_) December 3, 2023
The refs at this Texans game are exhausting…. they literally keep putting Denver back in the game… and being in the stadium you can feel how it changes the momentum 🤬 pic.twitter.com/7Vl108jNjQ
— Courtney W.❤️ (@Courtlove98) December 3, 2023
Sauce who? #Texans #DerekStingleyJr
2nd INT today, 4th in last 3 games
— Shaun Bijani (@ShaunBijani) December 3, 2023
Will Anderson Jr. has 2 Sacks today.
Derek Stingley Jr. has 2 INTs today.
It’s not just the offense that has bright young stars in Houston. DeMeco is building something really special down there.
— JJ Watt (@JJWatt) December 3, 2023
C.J. Stroud comes off the field for apparent concussion test. Into the tent he RUNS.
— Will Kunkel (@WillKunkelFOX) December 3, 2023
NO NO NO GET DAVIS MILLS OFF MY TV
— Ryan Star (@onairryan) December 3, 2023
Mitch Trubisky, Jameis Winston, Davis Mills
That’s wild. 🫨
— 🌮👸🏾 (@Cathom_4) December 3, 2023
Derek Stingley closed a 6.5-yard gap between him and Courtland Sutton when the pass was released to make an interception, his fourth since returning from injury in Week 10.
Stingley (since Week 10)
🔹 -16.2 target EPA (3rd)
🔹 8 passes defensed (1st)#DENvsHOU | #WeAreTexans pic.twitter.com/z910cwmKcM— Next Gen Stats (@NextGenStats) December 3, 2023
Yep. Game over for the Texans.
— Bobby Schragel (@bschragel) December 3, 2023
I hope Denver wins I’m a Texans fan but they shouldn’t have let it get this far #DENvsHOU
— Tiffany (@Tiffany13429204) December 3, 2023
INTERCEPTED!!!!!!! #TEXANS WIN!!!!!!!
— Jason Williams (@AstroRocket) December 3, 2023
JIMMIE WARD CALLED GAME
— Nick Schwager (@NickSchwagerNFL) December 3, 2023
