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Texans Drop to 0-4 as Defense Struggles to Finish Games
Houston has surrendered late leads in three of its first four contests after scoring go-ahead touchdowns.
By OddsListing wire desk
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Slow Start Compounds Concerns
The Texans opened the year with hopes of contending for a championship, yet four weeks later they sit at 0-4. In past seasons the club overcame early deficits of 0-3 and 0-2 to reach the postseason, but only one team in league history has recovered from an 0-4 beginning. The current skid stems from inconsistent play on both sides of the ball, leaving little margin for error heading forward.
Defense Allows Big Outputs Late
A unit that permitted the fewest yards and second-fewest points a year ago has surrendered 34 points in one game and 36 in another. No opponent topped 30 points against the group in the prior regular season, and the defense held a players-only meeting after Week 2. Three of the four losses occurred after the offense produced a go-ahead score in the fourth quarter, highlighting an inability to close.
Offense Creates Opportunities
The passing attack ranks sixth in yards with 1,141 through four weeks. The offense has supplied enough production for potential victories in three contests, including one stretch that yielded 30 points. Still, the unit averaged 11.5 points and 298 yards per game across two outings when its top receiver was unavailable, well below its season average of 343.8 yards.
Next Test Against Winless Foe
The club could have stood at 3-1 with better execution in the final stages. Instead it faces another 0-4 opponent this weekend. A defeat would deepen an already difficult climb, one that would require a historic turnaround simply to remain in playoff contention.
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