Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. has emerged as one of the NFL's best this season. He breaks down three memorable interceptions that showcase his talent.

“Stingley’s aura grew and grew as the season went on, and the former first-round pick has fully asserted himself as one of the best cornerbacks in the NFL,” PFF wrote. “His 81.3 grade in the second half of the season was sixth at the position, and he went into full lockdown mode, allowing a 40.6% completion percentage — third-lowest in the NFL.”

Recently, NFL.com’s Kevin Patra broke down the unsung heroes for every AFC team for 2024. Lassiter, who allowed the lowest coverage grade among all rookie cornerbacks per Pro Football Focus, was the clear option.

(AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Houston Texans cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. (24) returns an interception ... (AP Photo/Eric Christian Smith) Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans, left, greets linebacker Azeez Al-Shaair (0) during warm ups before an NFL ...

There are only two NFL teams still competing for the Super Bowl. Other teams have turned their attention to improving their rosters for next season and the first opportunity to make those enhancements is through free agency in March.

The Texans were strong up front with Will Anderson Jr. and in the secondary with Derek Stingley Jr. but had some inconsistencies in the middle.

Structuring this week’s Quick Outs column was a breeze. Four games, four topics — simple as that. It was just a matter of sorting out which game deserved which framing.

The Houston Texans won't come away with a top-three draft class in 2024, but they added foundational pieces. Kamari Lassiter should be a stable No. 2 corner for at least three more seasons opposite Derek Stingley Jr.

'I want to be here forever' #Texans corner Derek Stingley Jr. @stingjr on plans for eventual contract extension which will be huge obviously @KPRC2 pic.twitter.com/bU51jjomSM And the Texans are expected to ultimately enter negotiations with Stingley’s agent, Austin-based David Mulugheta of Athletes First.

Coach DeMeco Ryans, who has had an 11-8 record in both of his first ... Houston’s secondary was a strength of the team this season with the stellar performance of Derek Stingley and the emergence of rookies Calen Bullock and Kamari Lassiter.

Could Houston have another All-Pro roaming its defensive backfield in 2025? Derek Stingley Jr. seems to think so.

The Houston Texans’ season ended on Saturday at Arrowhead Stadium against the Kansas City Chiefs with a 23-14 Divisional Round loss.