DANGEROUS: Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud Must LIMIT Mistakes to DOMINATE NFL Playoffs – Here’s Why
DANGEROUS: Houston Texans’ C.J. Stroud Must LIMIT Mistakes to DOMINATE NFL Playoffs – Here’s Why  
Podcast: Locked On NFL – Daily Podcast On The National Football League
Published On: Tue Dec 30 2025
Description: Houston Texans surge into the playoffs with C.J. Stroud leading a streaky offense and one of the NFL’s toughest defenses. Is Houston’s lockdown defense enough to carry Stroud past elite AFC offenses? Tony Wiggins and kevin Oestreicher break down the Texans’ playoff chances, question if Stroud can stay poised under pressure, and spotlight how unexpected contributors like Jaden Higgins and Woody Marks are shaping Houston’s postseason potential.The conversation intensifies with analysis of the New England Patriots' dominant run behind rookie Drake Maye, AFC playoff seeding battles involving the Jacksonville Jaguars, Los Angeles Rams' collapse after Matthew Stafford's turnover woes, and the Denver Broncos’ home-field advantage hopes with Bo Nix. Plus, the race for the NFC South comes down to the Carolina Panthers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Atlanta Falcons. Who will seize division glory, and which teams are true Super Bowl contenders entering the postseason chaos? Everydayer ClubIf you never miss an episode, it’s time to make it official. Join the Locked On Everydayer Club and get ad-free audio, access to our members-only Discord, and more — all built for our most loyal fans.Click here to learn more and join your team’s community: https://lockedonpodcasts.com/everydayerclubSupport Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!FanDuelToday's episode is brought to you by FanDuel. So before tip-off, check the FanDuel app and see what’s dropping during NBA Happy Hour — every Friday from 6 to 7:30 PM Eastern.A little basketball, a little action, and a whole lot of Friday energy. PrizePicksDownload the PrizePicks app today and use codeLOCKEDONNFL to get $50 in lineups after you play your first $5 lineup.Click Here: https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/LOCKEDONNFLGametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNFLfor $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.