Two weeks is a long time in the NFL, just ask the Houston Texans.
Back-to-back losses to the Jets and Lions have seen DeMeco Ryans’ team slip outside the Top 10 in most power rankings, although they are still 6-4 atop the AFC South.
The Texans are gearing up for a key battle against the Cowboys in Dallas on Sunday, one that could prove crucial as they try to hold on to the AFC’s top seed.
NFL.com – 12th
“Just a crushing loss for a Houston team that had played with fire a little too often this season. The Texans managed to beat the Colts, Bears, Jaguars and Bills with late execution, but on Sunday night they were punished for not putting away the Lions when they had the chance Since the 41-21 victory against New England, Houston has lost three of four games and has struggled to score after half-time. time. Detroit shut out Houston in the final 30 minutes, leading to the franchise’s biggest loss in over a decade, according to NFL Research. Two turnovers, four punts and a missed field goal attempt. Your last seven drives aren’t the formula for knocking out a true Super Bowl contender, but these second-half blues are becoming the norm in Houston. The Jets outscored the Texans 21-6 after the. half time against Green Bay, it was a 10-3 deficit in the second half. The Texans have one of the easiest remaining schedules in terms of their opponents’ winning percentage, but they still have to play the game. Chiefs and Ravens. Houston has two big tests left to prove it can be a 60-minute team and hang with the bigs. – Eric Edholm
ESPN – 13th
“Mixon has helped the Texans’ offense through its passing attack struggles without wideouts Stefon Diggs (torn ACL) and Nico Collins (hamstring). Mixon is averaging 93.6 yards rushing, the third most in the NFL, helping keep the offense in decent shape He’s also sixth in rushing touchdowns (7), although he’s only played seven games Houston is expected to get Collins back soon. Who led the NFL in receiving yards before his injury, and Mixon’s production should only improve once Collins returns -. DJ Beloved
CBS Sports – 14th
“At 6-4, they have to be thankful the division isn’t good. They will win it, but they need to get back on track and start winning some games. -Pete Prisco
