Keys to finally unlocking Houston Texans offense are hiding in plain sight
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08 December 2023
The Houston Texans have a big game this Sunday as they hit the road to play the New York Jets. Points will be at a premium against a stout Jets defense and to make matters worse, it looks like rain and wind are in the forecast.
Add that to the loss of playmaker Tank Dell, and it's very clear the Texans will have their hands full. Houston caught a break with the Patriots beating the Steelers on Thursday night, giving them a better shot at winning a Wild Card spot.
So taking care of business against the Jets will have a huge effect on the Texans' postseason odds.
To further complicate things, it appears TE Dalton Schultz will miss another game with a hamstring injury, according to several reports.
When looking at the Jets' defensive stats this season, it's clear that teams have more success running the ball against them rather than passing.
The Jets much like last week's opponent (Broncos) struggle to defend the run (27th in rushing yards against), but the Texans have been unable to get the ground game going for much of the season.
Houston will look to get points through the air with CJ Stroud, but yards won't come easy. The Jets are third in passing yards allowed per game at 176.58. And All Pro corner Sauce Gardner will be looking to take Nico Collins out of the game.
If ever there was a week to get the run game going, this is it. And as much as we all like Dameon Pierce, there's no disputing the offense has been better, with Devin Singletary getting the majority of the carries. Look at the splits below.
The Texans' splits with & without Dameon Pierce paint a clear picture.
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It's very clear in the 3 games the team played without Pierce, the offense was far superior. Not only do they score more points and have significantly more rushing yards with Singletary, but CJ Stroud is way better too. The team scored almost 9 more points per game with Devin as the main ball carrier. And they almost doubled the touchdowns scored in those games.
Will this be the week the Texans give Singletary more opportunities with Pierce working in rotation?
Be sure to watch the video above as we examine these spits, and discuss what they mean for Houston moving forward.
In a move that sent shockwaves through the NBA, the Houston Rockets have pulled off a blockbuster trade for Kevin Durant, acquiring the superstar forward from the Phoenix Suns. The deal comes at a steep price—Houston parts ways with Jalen Green, Dillon Brooks, the 10th pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, and five second-rounders.
In this episode, we react to the stunning trade and break down what it means for the Rockets’ future. Is parting with Green and Brooks too much, or a necessary step toward contention? We examine the risks tied to Durant’s age and injury history, and what losing a defensive anchor like Brooks means for a young, evolving roster.
We also dive into what KD brings to the table—his scoring ability, his contract situation, and whether he can truly be "the guy" on a team that’s looking to take the next step. And if he can’t stay healthy come playoff time… was the gamble even worth it?
The Rockets just pushed all their chips in. The question now: did they bet on the right hand?
Be sure to watch the video below as ESPN Houston's John Granato and Lance Zierlein share their thoughts on the newest addition to the Rockets.
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