SURGE: Will C.J. Stroud and Houston Texans OVERTAKE Division Rivals and SECURE Playoff Glory?

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4.6 • 966 Ratings

🗓️ 28 November 2025

⏱️ 27 minutes

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Summary

Houston Texans surge in AFC South—can C.J. Stroud’s return lift them past the Colts and Jaguars for a dramatic division win? With the defense dominating and offensive weapons finding their groove, the playoff race tightens as tough matchups loom. Will a 10-win team miss the postseason in the crowded AFC, and is Indianapolis slipping at the worst possible time? Joe Marino and Kyle Crabbs tackle bold predictions, including Brock Purdy trade rumors and the Vikings’ quarterback search, Tua Tagovailoa–Kyler Murray trade hypotheticals, and what Mac Jones would mean for the Jets. The discussion shifts to NFL coaching carousel drama, New York Giants roster implications, and how traits rank for draft-eligible wide receivers. Plus, hot takes on the value of superstar receivers and creative Thanksgiving side dishes add flavor to the show.

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0:00.0	Can the Houston Texans come all the way back and win the AFC South?
0:06.6	We're going to explore that and a whole lot more today on the Locked-on NFL scouting podcast.
0:15.8	You are a locked-on NFL scouting with the draft dudes, your daily podcast for NFL and college football scouting.
0:24.6	Part of the Locked-on Podcast Network, your team every day.
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0:32.1	It's guys, being dudes here on the Lockdown NFL Scouting podcast.
0:36.3	Part of the Lockdown Podcast Network, now the number one sports podcast network. We're the draft dudes. I'm Joe Marino from Lockdown Bills. He's Kyle Crabs from Lockdown Dolphins. And we are your NFL experts here with you daily to talk team building across the league. I'm a locked on NFL scouting podcast with the draft dudes. Part the locked on podcast network your team every day one issue a big thank you shout out and welcome
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1:16.2	Joe, happy Friday.
1:18.2	Happy Friday.
1:19.1	Happy technically Wednesday, but it is our Friday.
1:21.7	Yeah.
1:22.1	And it's everybody who's listening.
1:23.5	It's their Friday as well.
1:25.5	So keep in mind, we have no idea what happened during those Thanksgiving.
1:29.3	Those games last night were great.
1:30.6	Yeah, they were awesome.
1:31.1	Great games.
1:32.2	Joe Burrow, 300 yards.
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