The Houston Texans come to town for a Monday Night Football showdown with the Seattle Seahawks, who are surging as one of the NFL's best teams right now. Houston desperately needs a big win, but do the experts think they'll get it? Here's what everyone had to say.

USA Today's NFL experts make their picks for a Week 7 showdown between the Seattle Seahawks and Houston Texans

Higgins is the equivalent of the Texans’ unofficial first-round draft pick. They treated him that way contractually by guaranteeing his entire four-year deal for skill, injury and salary cap in a deal negotiated by Chris Cabott, the CEO of Equity Sports. The unprecedented contract includes a $5.149 million signing bonus.

The Texans still have a dozen games left but while Houston was off other contenders were playing as NFL playoff race takes shape

Aug 16, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans general manager Nick Caserio stands on the field before the game against the Carolina Panthers at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images / Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Houston Texans are increasingly garnering attention as a potential buyer before the trade deadline, and Breece Hall could make sense.

Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud said offense still trying to find its identity and upgrading its ideas.

But what's been the secret sauce for DeMeco Ryans and the Texans in order to find that spark on the offensive end? According to Ryans, the Texans' biggest key to success has been staying committed to the run game– something they'll look to continue moving deeper into the season.