The Houston Texans face the Tennessee Titans on Sunday in Nashville. The Texans need a win to stay in the playoff hunt? Can they do it? It'll take another solid performance from backup quarterback Davis Mills. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Houston Chronicle Texans Insider Guest: Sam Warren, Houston Chronicle Pro Sports Trending reporter Background reading: Texans vs. Titans: C.J. Stroud's health, Danielle Hunter's dominance and Sunday's biggest challenge Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Chronicle reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss what went wrong vs. the Broncos, and how the Texans can defeat the Jaguars on Sunday. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider, (@jonmalexander) Guests: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter, (@samwarren_3) Davis Mills, Texans QB Producers: Rachel Crocker Jeremy Mims Background reading: Texans had interest in Jets RB Breece Hall at the trade deadline Inside Davis Mills' wild journey to starting at QB for the Texans --- again Photo by Brett Coomer, Houston Chronicle staff photographer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Chronicle's Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander talks with Sam Warren about Sunday's matchup between the Texans and the Denver Broncos, and whether they believe it's possible the Texans will win. They also break down what went right last week against the 49ers. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter Background reading: Pregame prayers, text chains and support groups: The angst and excitement of being an NFL mom 'Houston No. 57 has reported as eligible.' How Blake Fisher and jumbo set are pushing Texans Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After coming off a bye week in Week 6, the Texans were embarrassed on the road against the Seattle Seahawks 27-19 on Monday Night Football. It set up a must-win game against the San Francisco 49ers on Sunday at NRG Stadium. It's a game that could make or break the Texans season. The Chronicle's Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss those implications and what's gone wrong for Houston. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans Insider Guest: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending Reporter Producers: Rachel Crocker and Jeremy Mims of Pirate Audio Background reading: Alexander: DeMeco Ryans must admit the obvious: This Texans team lacks talent to go far Analysis: Houston Texans look more like pretenders than contenders vs. Seattle Seahawks Film review: Missed throws, wrong routes and poor play calls Mailbag: How to assess Nick Caserio's performance as Texans' GM. Is Nick Caley's seat hot? Subscribe to the Houston Chronicle to get all the latest Texans, Rockets, Astros and college sports news. Also, subscribe to this podcast on Apple and Spotify. Follow Jonathan M. Alexander on X at @jonmalexander, and @jonmalexander_ on IG and Tiktok. Follow Sam Warren on social media at @samwarren_3. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Texans wide receiver Xavier Hutchinson, who is in his third season with the team, has started to see more playing time as a receiver because of the offseason improvements he made. Hutchinson is motivated by his older brother Quinton, who taught him all he knows, but is also currently in prison for a parole violation. Hutchinson goes in depth about his story, his path and his motivation. Background reading: Motivated to make his brother proud, Xavier Hutchinson becoming a needed weapon for Houston Texans Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle Producers: Rachel Crocker, Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio Subscribe today at https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Texans will travel to Seattle to face the Seahawks on Monday Night Football. It'll be a big test for Houston (2-3), which is coming off its bye week. Seattle is 4-2 and has been one of the best teams in the NFL this season. Chronicle journalists Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren sit down to discuss whether the Texans are actually improving, and are later joined by The Athletic's Michael-Shawn Dugar to preview the game between the Seahawks and Texans. Host: Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for The Houston Chronicle Guests: Sam Warren, Pro Sports Trending reporter for The Houston Chronicle Michael-Shawn Dugar, Seahawks beat reporter for The Athletic, and author of "The Franchise: Seattle Seahawks." Producers: Rachel Crocker, Pirate Audio Jeremy Mims, Pirate Audio Background reading: The Houston Texans want to establish the run. But can they do it against the Seattle Seahawks? Houston Texans' rookies rested, reset during off week with eye on making greater contributions Subscribe today at https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Trending Pro Sports reporter Sam Warren discuss the Houston Texans' 2-3 start, their blowout win over the Ravens, and whether this recent success can continue. Background reading: Four things the Texans must focus on to keep their win streak alive The Texans changed the narrative after decisive win over the Ravens What GM Nick Caserio had to say at his bye week press conference Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander goes behind the scenes of his Sunday feature on rookie running back Woody Marks, his background, and how he became the spark the Texans needed on offense. Alexander speaks with Marks, his mother, C.J. Stroud, and several of his other teammates about Marks. Background reading: How Woody Marks became the spark the Texans needed to jumpstart their offense. For more information on today's episode : https://www.houstonchronicle.com/project/podcasts/texans-insider-podcast/ or on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander speaks with Baltimore Banner Ravens beat reporter Giana Han about the Ravens' vast injury list, including Lamar Jackson, and what she expects in Sunday's game between the Ravens and the Texans. Guests: Giana Han, Ravens beat reporter for the Baltimore Banner Jonathan M. Alexander, Texans beat reporter for the Houston Chronicle Background reading: Lamar Jackson is 'out.' Why this is the Texans' best chance to defeat the Ravens Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Texans Insider Jonathan M. Alexander and Pro Sports Trending reporter Sam Warren discuss the Texans win over the Titans and whether they can sustain their explosion on offense. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the things that continue to go wrong for the Texans after their latest loss to the Jaguars and whether it can be fixed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss who was at fault and where Houston goes from here after dropping their second game Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Texans lost their opening game to the Rams 14-9. Reporters Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren discuss the loss and how the Texans can rebound against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Monday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Houston Chronicle Texans insider Jonathan M. Alexander is joined by investigative reporter Dylan McGuinness to discuss their reporting in their latest story on the Texans exploring what it would take to build a new stadium, and how all of this came to be.   For background reading:   + Exclusive: Houston Texans may seek public money to build new football stadium + Why is Harris County on the hook for maintaining the Texans’ stadium? The answer lies in the Astrodome Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander talk about the Texans decision to move on from Bobby Slowik, and discuss who they should hire as the next play-caller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans’ win over the Los Angeles Chargers, why it went well, and look ahead at their matchup against the Kansas City Chiefs. They discuss whether the Texans can pull off the upset.   Further reading:   + Why the two-time defending Super Bowl champion Chiefs are the best matchup for the Houston Texans + How C.J. Stroud's miraculous plays sparked Texans to playoff win over Chargers. 'C.J.'s a baller' + DeMeco Ryans praises unsung heroes in win over Chargers. 'Everybody who suits up is our best player' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren breakdown the Texans wild-card matchup with the Chargers on Saturday and discuss whether Houston can make a run in the playoffs.   Further reading:   'It's a new season': Texans take step in the right direction with win over Titans as playoffs loom How do Houston Texans match up with Los Angeles Chargers in first-round playoff How Texans approach the playoffs after up-and-down season: 'Let's go play ... nothing else matters' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans embarrassing 31-2 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, and whether there should be concern about C.J. Stroud and the offense as they get set for the playoffs.   Further reading:   + With C.J. Stroud and the offense struggling, Texans are in dangerous territory ahead of playoffs   + What went wrong for C.J. Stroud in loss to Ravens: overthrows, miscues and sacks | Texans film study   + Texans are locked in at No. 4 seed in AFC playoffs. Who will they face?   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down the Texans latest win over the Dolphins, and what that game showed. They also discuss whether the Texans have enough to be competitive in December.   Further reading:   + Houston Texans show formula that can work in playoffs: Create turnovers and capitalize | Alexander   + Houston Texans' C.J. Stroud, Nico Collins show their connective skills on TDs vs. Miami | Film study   + From Joe Mixon's ankle to AFC playoff seedings, what we learned in Houston Texans' win over Dolphins Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Chronicle’s Jonathan M. Alexander and Sam Warren break down Azeez Al-Shaair’s suspension, what the NFL got wrong, and look ahead at their remaining four games and what they need to work on.   Further reading:   + Character assassination of Texans' Azeez Al-Shaair goes too far | Alexander   + What's with Christian Harris? Will Tank Dell get more action? | Houston Texans mailbag   + A win is a win, but Texans' coverage breakdowns must be rectified | Film study   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices