Sad about Earl, but I can't blame him for going where the franchise shows him some love. He's still on their record books.
I've grown apathetic as a Texans fan, but honestly, I've very much grown as an NFL fan. I love pro football and just enjoy watching good teams and good games. I no longer 'hate' other teams, but just enjoy the ride and drama of the entire NFL season. I don't get emotional about this stuff. So I found that being a pro football fan is much more entertaining than being just a Texans fan. (The only emotion I feel is sadness in February! lol)
Last year it was Mahomes, and this year it has been a fun ride watching Lamar Action Jackson. John Harbaugh made an interesting point. He said in the early '80's, Bill Walsh revolutionized pro football and that has been the model for 25 years. Now, though, with the rule changes and taking the teeth out of defenses, lack of o-line development in college (as it pertains to pro sets), and a rise of athletic dual-threat QBs (that can run as well as pass), the game is changing into what we are seeing become more prevalent today.
Anyway, back to this game, the Texans could go either way. They are so inconsistent from week to week that it's tough to make a prediction, much less have expectations.