It’s been a long while since the Houston Texans have attracted this much excitement from the fan base. It wasn’t so long ago that Texans fans got accustomed to looking at upcoming games with dread. But now: anticipation and genuine optimism. Houston’s victory against the Pittsburgh Steelers changed the tone of the season overnight, it validated the encouraging performances we saw from rookies earlier this year, and, most importantly, it redefined expectations for this team.
It was the perfect litmus test of a game, and Houston’s grand success not only showed progress, but a lot of it.