Battle Red Blog
The Houston Texans have dropped their first three games of the 2025 NFL season and will be looking to bounce back at home against the also-winless Tennessee Titans.
So far, the Texans have been in each game until the very end, mostly thanks to their defense, but there’s only so much the defense can do when the offense isn’t helping. Offensive coordinator Nick Caley has been taking a lot of heat for questionable play-calling and the overall look of the offense.
With that being said, there’s only so much Caley can do with the struggling offensive line assembled by General Manager Nick Caserio. Quarterback C.J. Stroud hasn’t looked like his former self, and a lot of that comes down to constant pressure. He’s uncomfortable in the pocket, which explains the passes he is now missing, that would normally be automatic.
The rushing attack hasn’t helped either. Nick Chubb is still a solid player, but there’s nowhere for him to run behind the offensive line. It might make sense to get rookie Woody Marks more involved, given his ability to break tackles and make plays in space.
There’s still time to turn things around, but the offense needs to get it together fast if the Texans want to salvage their season.
Here’s a look at Friday’s injury report:
-CB Derek Stingley Jr. (Oblique)
-C Jake Andrews (Ankle)
-OT Tytus Howard (Illness)
-WR Nico Collins (Knee)
Star cornerback Derek Stingley Jr. returned to practice today, on a limited basis, and will officially be listed as questionable. That is great news, considering he missed practice entirely on Wednesday and Thursday. His status is still in doubt, despite getting that practice in, but his chances of playing have increased. Veteran Tremon Smith would step in and start, if he were to miss the game.
Everyone else is good to go, and Houston needs to win this game.
