The Houston Texans face a significant challenge as they attempt to break a 24-year streak of failing to advance past the divisional round of the playoffs, having lost six times in that stage, often decisively. Their journey began in 2002 with a win over Dallas, but they have since struggled, notably losing twice at Gillette Stadium to Tom Brady’s Patriots. Analyst Joe Theismann, who called their first game, emphasizes the importance of building the right culture and the necessity for quarterback C.J. Stroud to perform at a high level. As the Texans prepare to confront this familiar hurdle, they aim to rewrite their playoff narrative.
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