Greg Auman· Sep 25, 2026
Auman names the Texans as the 0-2 team best positioned to turn their season around and get back into the playoff race, citing their history of slow starts and an elite defense. He also references his preseason pick of the Chargers to win the Super Bowl.
“It pains me to say this, because I picked the Chargers to win the Super Bowl, but the Texans are the 0-2 team in the best shape to turn their season around.”
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- Super Bowl PicksLos Angeles ChargersSep 25, 2026
Los Angeles Chargers to win the Super Bowl
“It pains me to say this, because I picked the Chargers to win the Super Bowl”
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- Surprise Team CallsHouston TexansSep 25, 2026
Houston Texans to beat expectations
“the Texans are the 0-2 team in the best shape to turn their season around. They’ve all but trademarked this, starting 0-2 in three of the last four years”
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