Texans vs. Bengals: What’s the Game Plan for Houston?

November 14, 2015   ·   Brian McDonald   ·   Jump to comments

Offensive Game Plan:
The following statement may sound counterintuitive or silly to some, but the Houston Texans need to commit to the running game against Cincinnati regardless of its success early in the game.
Houston's running game this year with Arian Foster missing most of the season has been lousy, but they can't afford to get pass-happy on the road against a pass rush that ranks fifth in the league in sacks.
The Texans rushing "attack" has been pathetic this season with an average of 87.9 yards per game and 3.3 yards per carry, which ranks 29th and 32nd respectively, but their opponent this week has struggled against the run this year, so there is a glimmer of hope in this matchup.
Cincinnati ranks in the middle of the league in yards per game allowed but have given up a league-worst 4.9 yards per carry this season. The Texans running game might struggle despite the favorable matchup, but why wouldn't you go after a glaring weakness like this?
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