Like… did Bellinger have a stroke or something?

So hey… we have a preseason game this weekend.

I asked ChatGPT, “Why will the Houston Texans win the Super Bowl this year?” Here’s what it said…

Here’s why some people believe the Houston Texans could win the Super Bowl this year—but keep in mind, the odds are long and skeptics remain:

Reasons for Optimism

• Super Bowl Veteran Leadership Added
  Safety C. J. Gardner-Johnson joined from the Eagles, bringing both a championship mindset and leadership qualities. “Championship or nothing,” he declared—and he truly believes, “This is a Super Bowl‑caliber team.”
• Strong Leadership Under Coach DeMeco Ryans
  Head coach DeMeco Ryans has guided the Texans to consecutive 10–7 seasons and back‑to‑back playoff berths. He’s now aiming to take them further—beyond just winning the AFC South.
• Defensive Backbone and New Additions
  The defense remains a strength, and with upgrades—like Gardner‑Johnson—there’s optimism that this side of the ball could carry them deep. Fans on Reddit are hopeful too: “Caley and DeMeco are going to revitalize our O Line, CJ Stroud enters the MVP conversation… and we play in the AFCCG for the first time in franchise history.”

The Roadblocks

• Low Super Bowl Odds
  Most sportsbooks list the Texans at long odds—around +3500, which implies roughly a 2.8% chance, putting them 15th in the league. Some lines go as low as +5000 (about 1.8%).
• Offensive Line Concerns
  Analytics rate Houston’s offensive line as the worst in the NFL entering the season. They gave up 54 sacks last year and rank near the bottom in both pass and run blocking. Improvements are needed fast.
• Haven’t Broken the Divisional Round Ceiling
  The Texans have never advanced past the AFC Divisional Round. Despite progress, they remain the only NFL team yet to reach a Conference Championship.
• Media Skepticism
  In a recent league-wide analysis, SB Nation labeled the Texans a “CAN’T” contender—citing poor offseason priorities and doubting their ability to take the next step.

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