Last year, the Texans’ defense was nearly good enough to propel the team to the Super Bowl with minimal help offensively. The problem was that, in the playoffs, the help from the offense was less than minimal.
Against the Steelers in the wild-card round, Houston was clinging to a 7-6 lead entering the fourth quarter, even though Pittsburgh’s offense lacked any real punch. Against the Patriots six days later, five turnovers (including four C.J. Stroud interceptions) made it impossible to advance.
This year, the defense seems to be as good as it was last year — if not better. On Saturday, offensive coordinator Nick Caley was asked whether the…
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