Overview
- Houston managed 254 total yards and only one offensive touchdown in the Monday night defeat.
- C.J. Stroud finished 23-of-49 for 229 yards with a touchdown and an interception, recording his season-low completion rate.
- DeMeco Ryans said Stroud must run the offense better and get the ball out on time, while taking responsibility for fixing issues.
- Fans and analysts questioned Nick Caley’s playcalling, highlighting a failed red-zone series that stalled at the 1-yard line.
- Per NFL researcher Dan Koplowitz-Fleming citing OptaSTATS, the Texans lead the league in fewest points allowed despite a 2-4 record, with San Francisco up next on a short week.