Texans defensive tackle Tommy Togiai had 10 tackles, one sack in win over Kansas City Chiefs
Texans’ ‘Mr. Consistent’ Tommy Togiai delivers strong performance as newly-minted starter, replacing Tim Settle Jr., KPRC 2 Houston Texans ReporterEspecially not to Kansas City Chiefs star quarterback Patrick Mahomes .
The Texans’ defensive tackle, a newly-minted starter as the replacement for an injured Tim Settle Jr., led the defense with 10 tackles, one sack, two quarterback hits and a tackle for a loss Sunday night in a pivotal 20-10 victory at Arrowhead Stadium. The former Ohio State blue-chip recruit made his presence felt in a major way against Mahomes, who threw three interceptions. “Another guy that probably doesn’t get recognized a lot is Tommy Togiai,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “He started it off for us. He was consistent all night. It was a relentless effort from our entire group.” Togiai is justifying the investment the Texans placed in him earlier this season when he was signed to a one-year, $3.3 million contract extension through the 2026 season. “I think the biggest thing was just owning the plan, just executing to the best of our ability, and just taking the ball,” Togiai said. “We got three turnovers, that’s always the minimum for us, so it was good to go out there and take the ball. “That’s nature of this defense, from top to bottom, left to right, we all hit, we all run and hit, so I just had a good opportunity to do that today. I executed, so really thankful for that moment, and thankful for just to be out there with my teammates.” The Texans have the top-ranked defense in the NFL for fewest points allowed and yards per game. Togiai is an emerging piece in a defense headlined by defensive ends Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter and All-Pro corner Derek Stingley Jr. “I’m just really grateful to be a part of this defense,” Togiai said. “There’s a lot of good players that motivate me day in and day out. Just become a better player, and yeah, I think that’s the biggest thing. We all motivate each other, and it’s a special group.( At age 25, Togiai is the youngest defensive tackle on the active roster. It was a significant moment for Togiai, a former Cleveland Browns fourth-round draft pick from Ohio State. “Just relieving, honestly,” Togiai told KPRC 2. “Very excited, obviously, that they trust me with that and everything, so I’m very grateful for this organization and for God most importantly. “It’s an honor. I don’t take that for granted. I’m gonna come in each and every day and prove that, you know, I’m worth that investment. So I’m taking day by day and prove it each day.” Togiai got promoted from the Texans’ practice squad last season and had a sack against the Tennessee Titans. Togiai played in eight games, recording 28 tackles, 1 1/2 sacks and two tackles for losses last season.“Tommy hasn’t exceeded expectations, Tommy expects high things from himself,” Ryans said. “I don’t think there is a harder worker on our team than Tommy. I can vividly remember coming in the building in February after the playoffs and the first player I see in our weight room is Tommy. He’s in there working out, squatting, grinding already. It’s not a surprise to us what Tommy has done because in the background he’s always working. As consistent as ever. “That’s what it takes to be a pro. Guys who make it in this league, guys who play for a long time, they’re consistent. You can count on them. That’s why he made our team. So, I’m very proud of Tommy and very happy for him because he’s a guy who definitely deserved to make our team. He made play after play throughout training camp. I know Tommy can help us win games.” Togiai is one of the stronger defensive linemen on the roster. He ran a 4.98 in the 40-yard dash and had a 32-inch vertical leap at his campus Pro Day.bench press 225 pounds 40 times. It’s an impressive feat, obviously, but he had been hitting 45 reps during his training sessions. He has squatted 700 pounds in the Texans’ weight room. “I think my strength comes from that I was training early on,” said Togiai, a former Idaho High School Player of the Year. “My dad was big on raising us kids in the gym. I think that is where it started from.”He and his wife hung out after he signed the deal, but there was no big celebration. “Not too big on the celebration thing, just kind of still in-season,” Togiai said. “So, I’m just locked in, doing everything I can for this team, and just taking it day by day. “Just very grateful for them that they trust me and just take it day by day and prove my worth each and every day.”“Tommy is one of the hardest-working players in our building,” Texans general manager Nick Caserio said. “Probably one of the most consistent players from the start of the offseason program until now. He started training in February. He’s one of the strongest guys on the team. Tommy was a good football player at Ohio State. “Had some injuries, shortchanged him there a bit. But Tommy is an NFL football player. He’s got the right mindset. He’s got the right attitude. He works his tail off. He goes out there and makes plays. He’s been really good to work with. He’s taken advantage of the opportunities when they’ve been provided. We’re glad he’s here.”“We call the defensive line the engine,” Togiai said. “The engine of the team, not just the defense but the team. In that room we have a great group of guys. “We feed off each other. Someone makes a play, we feed off of that energy. It makes me want to go make a play myself. I think that is a great room to have.”Copyright 2025 by KPRC Click2Houston - All rights reserved.Aaron Wilson is an award-winning Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and www.click2houston.com. He has covered the NFL since 1997, including previous stints for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. This marks his 10th year covering the Texans after previously covering a Super Bowl winning team in Baltimore.Father-in-law, son-in-law killed in apparent murder-suicide in northwest HoustonTexans vs Chiefs: Game day weather forecast with KPRC 2's Daji AswadFrom a high of 70 on Sunday to a morning low of 38 on Tuesday morning—welcome to Houston!KPRC 2's Nick Mantas at Arrowhead before Texans vs. Chiefs – KPRC 2 | Dec 7Today feels perfectly seasonable, but bundle up starting tomorrow nightYour allergies should be doing good as our pollen count is super lowHouston attorney Tony Buzbee calls for new investigator in Brianna Aguilera caseOne dead after crash that led to gunfire and three attempted carjackings across HoustonMan Found Shot to Death Inside Taco Truck in North Houston | Police Search for 2 Masked SuspectsMan Found Shot to Death Inside Taco Truck in North Houston | Police Search for 2 Masked SuspectsDrivers brace for months-long I-10 lane closures near downtown HoustonInside the hours before a Texas A&M student’s fatal fall from an Austin high-rise apartmentInside the hours before a Texas A&M student’s fatal fall from an Austin high-rise apartmentEx-NASCAR driver revs up neurodivergent driving training in Houston'I hear BOOM!': Witness recounts police chase that ends in crash, shooting in HoustonSuspect exchanges gunfire with Houston police during traffic stopDecember 4th's Super 'Cold' MoonFire rips through Meyerland apartment complex, displacing about 50 residentsHouston Headlines: Houston attorney representing parents of A&M student
Tommy Togiai Patrick Mahomes Arrowhead Stadium Kansas City Chiefs
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Bet365 Bonus Code COVERS: Get $150 Bonus for Texans vs. Chiefs SNFBet on Texans vs Chiefs with bet365 bonus code COVERS for $150 in bonus bets. Get your welcome offer for Sunday's crucial AFC matchup.
Read more »
bet365 Missouri bonus code NYPBET: Bet $10, get $365 bonus for Chiefs vs. TexansMissouri: Get $365 in bonus bets from bet365 when you wager on Texans vs. Chiefs.
Read more »
Texans vs Chiefs Predictions, Best Bets, Props & Odds for Sunday Night FootballSunday Night Football between the Texans & Chiefs is guaranteed to give the energy of a NFL playoff game as the two team fight to reach the postseason in our top best bets for the Week 14 matchup on December 7.
Read more »
Andy Reid Explains Failed Fourth Down Decisions vs. Texans: ‘I Was Wrong'Reid thought the Chiefs could convert against Houston.
Read more »
Texans shut down Mahomes and beat Chiefs 20-10The Houston Texans have won their fifth straight game. They relied on the NFL's top-ranked defense to shut down Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs. C.J. Stroud threw for 203 yards and a touchdown, and Houston came away from Arrowhead Stadium with a 20-10 victory over Kansas City on Sunday night.
Read more »
Kansas City Chiefs’ playoff chances get slimmer after losing to Houston TexansIt’s been a great time to be a Kansas City Chiefs fan in recent years but the team is in danger of missing the upcoming playoffs.
Read more »