The Houston Texans defense absolutely feasted on Joe Burrow tonight, racking up a massive five sacks against the Bengals quarterback! It was a monster performance that truly showed what this unit can be when they’re firing on all cylinders.
The D Came to Play, No Doubt
That fifth sack, man, it was a beauty from Sheldon Rankins. And don’t sleep on Will Anderson either, he was bringing that pressure all night long. Seriously, the defense looked like a totally different beast out there compared to last week. They kept the Bengals offense contained for the most part, even holding them to just one trip into the red zone. This was a massive, massive improvement, and you gotta feel good about that kind of play.
Where Did the Offense Go?
Here’s the frustrating part, though. While the defense was out there getting after it, the offense just couldn’t get anything going. We’re talking only two field goals through the first 58 minutes of the game. That’s rough. They actually had more yards than Cincinnati, which makes the lack of points even wilder. You see the defense doing everything right, stopping a tough Bengals squad, and the offense just couldn’t capitalize. It’s a real head-scratcher.
Even with that defensive stand, it looks like Houston is probably gonna walk away without a win tonight. But hey, that’s a HUGE step up from last week on defense, right? They hit the road for Week 3 to face the Indianapolis Colts. If they can get the whole squad clicking, offense and defense, watch out. That’s the challenge for next week.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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