Overview

• A widely shared clip captured a free rusher blowing up a play against Tennessee, underscoring Houston’s protection problems.
• Houston is 0-3 with three offensive touchdowns and one of the league’s lowest yardage totals through three weeks, per Next Gen Stats.
• C.J. Stroud has completed 64% of his passes for 599 yards with two touchdowns and three interceptions through three games after two late picks vs. Jacksonville.
• NFL insider Dianna Russini said there are “some things going on behind the scenes” in Houston that she expects will be revealed soon.
• The offense features four new offensive line starters and key absences, with Joe Mixon out indefinitely and Tank Dell still recovering from a knee injury.