Oct 5, 2025; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Houston Texans running back Woody Marks (27) runs for a gain past Baltimore Ravens linebacker Tavius Robinson (95) and linebacker Teddye Buchanan (40) during the first quarter at M&T Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images / Rafael Suanes-Imagn Images

The Houston Texans have the No. 1 defense in the NFL. Inside their mindset and what it's like to face a team that can beat you in many ways.

Texans QB C.J. Stroud studied his own offense during the bye week to fix flaws before facing the Seahawks’ top-tier defense.

Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold (14) looks to pass during the third quarter of an NFL football matchup, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, at EverBank Stadium in Jacksonville, Fla. The Seahawks defeated the Jaguars 20-12. / Corey Perrine/Florida Times-Union / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

When the two were teammates at Ohio State, it didn’t take long for Jaxon Smith-Njigba to make an impression on C.J. Stroud.

The offensive line remains the biggest question mark for the Houston Texans entering Week 7, but it is trending upward.

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CJ Stroud, the Houston Texans quarterback, has an estimated net worth of $12 million in 2025. His rookie contract is worth $36.2 million. Stroud earns

With the Houston Texans ruling out veteran slot receiver Christian Kirk for their Monday Night Football matchup against the Seattle Seahawks, the writing could be on the wall for who's expected to see the biggest jump in their role after the bye: rookie wideout Jayden Higgins.