Texans Fans Not Happy Following Brutal Loss to Vikings

Originally posted on Houston Texans on SI
By Kade Kimble | Last updated Sep 22, 2024 5:03 PM ET

After a 2-0 start to the 2024 NFL season, the Houston Texans traveled north to take on the Minnesota Vikings with a chance to remain perfect on the season. The problem? The Vikings were looking to remain perfect while also defending their home field, too.

The Vikings got the best of the Texans, defeating them 34-7 in an absolutely dominating performance. Brian Flores' Vikings defense was too much for the Texans, even forcing C.J. Stroud into two interceptions. For reference, he hadn't thrown an interception since November of 2023.

Stroud finished the game completing 20 of his 31 pass attempts, tallying 215 yards and a touchdown to accompany his two interceptions. On the other side, Vikings quarterback Sam Darnold scored four touchdowns, doing so with a new receiver every time.

Plenty went wrong in the embarrassing loss for the Texans, and fans were unhappy following the road performance. Here are some fan reactions from the contest:

i better not see anymore days off of practice from tunsil.

this is ridiculous.
— karma (@karmaoptions) September 22, 2024

The magic ran out and nothing went right. It’s just one loss though against a top team and defense. Shake it off and focus for the next one and start a new streak
— Scott (@scottconso) September 22, 2024

The Texans coaching staff got destroyed today and there is no sugar coating it.
— CaptainStu (@TheCaptainStu) September 22, 2024

Please Fix up those O-Line penalties, tell slowik to make better plays, stop leaving teams best WR open thanks
— JalenGreen⁴ (10-7 & 23-29) (@JalenGreenClaps) September 22, 2024

What an absolutely pathetic performance. The OLine was atrocious and cost us the entire game.
— Rob (@USMCTexan78) September 22, 2024

most overhyped team in the league all offseason just to lose by 30 my goodness
— imani 3.0 (@positionsmafiaa) September 22, 2024

Absolutely disgusting. Definitely disappointing.
A total meltdown. A total beatdown.
— GGratz (@g_gratz33880) September 22, 2024

It was a bad game but man our fan base sucks. Everyone has a rough game but we just act like it’s the end of the world. Put some damn faith in our guys.
— Hoots_21 (@hoots_21) September 22, 2024

It's fair to be upset for Texans fans. The team lost 34-7 and it was never close. From the jump, they were dominated. The main complaints come from the offensive line play and coaching. Evidently, there will be plenty to clean up before next week.

Fortunately for Houston, their next two contests come in NRG Stadium, and they'll have plenty of time to course-correct. Bad games will happen, but building off a loss like this is important. Re-watch the contest, understand what needs correction then dump the film.

The Texans will need to not only win next week but make a statement if they want to be taken seriously as a Super Bowl contender.

This article first appeared on Houston Texans on SI and was syndicated with permission.

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