> The Texans lost a tough road game to a potential dark horse Super Bowl contender in the LA Rams. The Rams looked every bit of a team that’s been there and done that, while these young Texans still have a ways to go.
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> **The positives:** Jayden Higgins was featured along with multiple TE’s in the passing game. The defensive line and linebacker core gave them a chance to win the game. This was emphasized by Azeez Al-Shaair nearly snatching the Rams’ chain when he hit Colby Parkinson and popped the ball loose late in the game. Also, Ka’imi Fairbairn looked good with three field goals. He probably helped a fantasy player or two this week.
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> **The frustrations:** Houston can’t escape injuries, huh? Houston’s physical therapy facilities are packed with the Astros and now the Texans’ Christian Kirk, Braxton Barrios, and Evan Ingram after Week 1. Also, procedural penalties along the offensive line plagued this team. Cam Robinson was called for a hold on the first drive of the game, which felt all too familiar. I was hoping new offensive coordinator Nick Caley’s new offense would help alleviate that concern. Unfortunately, there’s only so much he can do with a makeshift line opposite a high quality pass rush. QB C.J. Stroud was doing too much cardio in the backfield due to of non-stop pressure by opposing defensive lineman who made turnstiles of Houston’s offensive line.
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> While Chubb had a few nice runs, the RB group as a whole really didn’t provide a differentiating factor to the offense today.
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> Finally, our secondary were cooked throughout the game. Stingley Jr. didn’t have his best of outing against Davante Adams. No one else made a play when the ball was in the air. And oh my goodness, Jalen Pitre got routed yet again for the game ending conversion for the Rams. That semi-frequently happens to Pitre. Last year it was against the Jets, and now the Rams.