This week's mailbag topics include Matt Burke's future, the pathway to the AFC championship game and conservative Texans play-calling.

DeMeco Ryans is not taking any chances as the Houston Texans look to extend their win streak, which has now reached eight games.Ryans and the Texans are facing the age-old question of resting players against the Indianapolis Colts versus rust ahead of the postseason,

Ryans shuns caution, igniting starters against the Colts to seize division title and playoff momentum. The Texans play to conquer, not just survive.

Of course, most of the buzz surrounds the generational defense head coach DeMeco Ryans has put together, but former NFL edge rusher Chris Long had some pretty strong praise for the overall package this Texans team brings to the table.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans spoke candidly after his team took down the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 17.

"Right now, as it sits, we still have an opportunity to win our division, and that's always the goal each and every year, to win your division," said Ryans via Zoom on Monday.

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The Boilermakers have not extended several of their promising young players, who instead announced intentions to enter the transfer portal.

It takes a strong mind and clear vision to keep moving forward at full throttle, but Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans won't be the one lollygagging right at the finishing line. "We still have opportunity to win our division," Ryans said ahead of facing the Indianapolis Colts. "We're playing our guys."