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The Houston Texans faced significant challenges in their recent loss to the Green Bay Packers, particularly in pass protection, leading to a career-low performance from quarterback C.J. Stroud. With only 86 passing yards and four sacks, Stroud's struggles were compounded by a lack of support from the offensive line. Head coach DeMeco Ryans acknowledged the need for improvement across the board, emphasizing the importance of communication and execution. The Texans will need to address these issues quickly as they prepare for a crucial matchup against the Indianapolis Colts.
- C.J. Stroud's performance is heavily impacted by poor offensive line play.
- The Texans' offensive line has allowed 20 sacks this season, tied for third most in the NFL.
- Nico Collins is on injured reserve, further complicating the Texans' receiving options.
C.J. Stroud | QB
Injury
86 pass yards
- Stroud threw for a career-low 86 yards against the Packers.
- He has been pressured on 48% of his dropbacks this season.
- Despite struggles, he leads the team with 31 first downs on third downs.
Nico Collins | WR
Injury
- Collins is on injured reserve and will miss at least two more games.
- He was leading the NFL in receiving yards before his injury.
Joe Mixon | RB
Breakout
115 rush yards
2 rush TDs
- Mixon had a strong performance with 115 rushing yards and two touchdowns.
- He ranks third in the NFL with 100.3 rushing yards per game over the last four games.
Stefon Diggs | WR
Pickup
5 receptions
23 rec yards
- Diggs struggled to find separation, finishing with 23 yards on five catches.
- He emphasized the need for the offense to perform better given the talent available.
Houston Texans
- The Texans need to improve their offensive line protection to support Stroud.
- The team has been outgained by the rushing attack in recent games, highlighting issues in the passing game.
Green Bay Packers
- The Packers' defense effectively pressured Stroud, contributing to his poor performance.
- Their defensive backs capitalized on the Texans' struggles, limiting the effectiveness of Houston's receivers.
Indianapolis Colts
- The Colts will face the Texans in a crucial AFC South matchup, having previously sacked Stroud four times in their first encounter.
- They have generated pressure on only 28% of dropbacks, which could be a factor in the upcoming game.