Four takeaways from Texans’ 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1. Despite the disappointing performance, there’s some Thoughts that it might be too soon to close the book on the Texans offense. One thing is for sure: The Ravens are up next, and it won’t be an easy task.
4 takeaways from Texans’ 34-20 loss to the Chiefs in Week 1
By Mark Lane, TexansWire.com
Excerpt from the article:
1. What happened to spreading the ball around?
The stat sheet reveals Watson threw to nine different receivers against the Chiefs, but the flow of the game revealed a dependence on Will Fuller, Brandin Cooks, and David Johnson, who had 10, five, and four targets respectively. Randall Cobb, who the Texans brought in after trading DeAndre Hopkins, saw three targets, and caught two passes for 23 yards. Where was the slot threat?
2. The defensive line is still porous
Edwards-Helaire is a talented back who will find utility in the Chiefs’ offense, but the former LSU Tiger averaged 5.5 yards per carry against the Texans’ defense. Edwards-Helaire had his way with the Texans’ front seven as he gained 138 yards and scored a touchdown on 25 carries.
The defensive line may be an issue that corrects itself as the season goes along. Outside linebacker Jonathan Greenard was inactive, and defensive tackle P.J. Hall, who looked promising with four tackles and a tackle for loss, plays his way back into shape.
@Texans_Thoughts on twitter believes there’s more than what meets the eyes when it comes to the disappointing seasoner opener vs. the Chiefs.