Can the Texans Overcome These Early Season Challenges?

[@jakeeubanks6145]

Brooks on goal line situations

[@codystoots1]

This I can get behind. Not full on RB but this yes.

[@texoutlaw1732]

@@jakeeubanks6145 Agree

[@EBEASTmOd]

Just leaving too much on the table. Big plays missed, a lot of flags that need to be cleaned up. I think they’ll need a lot cleaner game against MN. Vikings running hot right now and their coming off a big W against SF and another Shanahan scheme. Should be a good game!

[@codystoots1]

Efficiency def needs to go up.

[@geraldfisher3873]

Couldn’t agree more on Tank. He’s here to catch balls, not run sprints. Not to mention, Diggs isn’t going to be here next year and they need to keep letting him grow.

[@codystoots1]

Get me 2023 Tank!

[@stevenjames5419]

Cody, what happened with Bobby Slowick? He started out strong show creativity, moving people around, showing the defense. Then half way through the first quarter his offense became very bland. He needs to turn the offense loose but it looks like he’s playing not to lose instead of playing to win

[@codystoots1]

Everyone has hiccups. I believe in Bobby.

[@KennethColeman-ke1mh]

Nothing happened Chicago defense is no joke

[@nj1987]

British Brooks lets go strong runner

[@codystoots1]

He's not practicing at RB right now.

[@aaronbaker4829]

Everybody wants to see brooks run the rock!!! Want to see what he's got!

[@codystoots1]

He isn't a running back right now.

[@DavidGarcia-by7sy]

@@aaronbaker4829 No kidding a rela bruising running back a Derrick Henry 2.0

[@Yung301]

I don’t see Joe mixon practicing until Thursday if that he is more then likely going to be a game time decision I rather them be cautious with him cause we need him for the playoffs

[@codystoots1]

Yeah can't turn one week into two months.

[@AbigailRTeh]

Hey Barkley had a drop that cost them the game. Continue to give Akers his chances. And use the TEs more.

[@Grinders713]

That’s the big question on offense. Why are we leaving out the TE. I think that’s what made the pass open up because it sure wasn’t the run last year.

[@codystoots1]

They might not have a choice.

[@DavidGarcia-by7sy]

Achers had a 300 lb lineman hit the ball with the crown of his helmet that could have happened to any of the running backs.

[@AndyTN64]

only if he go low

[@codystoots1]

Gotta hold onto the rock.

[@killaxgod239]

Big game this week Cody 🤘🏿

[@codystoots1]

No damn doubt about that!

[@texoutlaw1732]

Tunsil needs to earn his salary by first remembering the snap count. Akers fumble was a helmet on the ball which quite often causes fumbles.

[@codystoots1]

The snap count!

[@119dozen55sweet]

Center health is an issue. Scruggs groin is typically multi-week. JPatt strained his calf early, stayed in and extended it. I told you about those calf injuries -- everybody who had one didn't make the team. They're persistent buggers. So we're already down to OC3 in Week 3. Like I said, we were forced to draft centers low in a bad center draft after we spent our high picks on CJ and Will. Gonna have to address it again and it's a spotty FA & draft class there.

[@codystoots1]

Scruggs gonna go you feel okay about it?

[@119dozen55sweet]

Not at all. Grade I groin tear is a 3-4 week injury, starting him was just going to limit him and extend it to a Grade II. I don't gamble but my friends who do got rich this week -- MIN +2 was my play of the year. OL is Nick's next rebuild. Tytus has zero drive to be great, which is why Blake Fisher was drafted. Obvious need to those in the building. Need a Center. Need to be open to another OG and then OT next year or two. And Strausser had no experience as a Shanahan OL coach, I think DeMeco or Bobby will need to replace him.

[@jeffloucks98]

Tank has been missed.. my fantasy could use a good Tank Dell.

[@codystoots1]

Need him to get involved.

[@Jasongarrettithink]

Tytus did have his hands full with sweat all game. But hes gotta be dominating some of these other lesser ends he will see. Maybe he needs to get back into the swing of things at tackle

[@codystoots1]

I hope he takes a step.

[@mellomike4012]

The Rushing attack! The Colts game, I’m beginning to believe was fools gold. Colts gave up 128 yards to GB in the first half last week. Against the Bears we reverted to last years Texans. It wasn’t as simple as we were missing Juice. I have 2 legitimate questions. Next year, even if Slowik is here or not, should the Texans hire an experienced guy in the run game as a run game coordinator? The other is, this line often lacks an aggressiveness and physicality. Could this be an issue of them following LT’s lead? LT concerns himself more with Pass protection and complains about not being named All Pro, but he is one of the most penalized Left Tackles in the game and doesn’t seem to realize that run blocking is also a consideration in that vote, which is why Trent Williams is named every year. Could he actually be setting a bad example with his actions, the rest of the line is following?

[@codystoots1]

Might have been fools gold indeed. Nah that’s an overrated position. Nah they’re a tough crew.

[@Jccgrg]

Akers , Brooks & 33, thats it, however much they can produce, hopefully they surprise positively

[@codystoots1]

That doesn't sound like a RB room the Texans can survive with!

[@Jccgrg]

@@codystoots1 I agree, but evidently there is nothing else to opt from, that is all there is, R1&R2 are broken. Or are u suggesting for Nick to go to the store? Is it legal?, IDK....

[@Y0y0_77]

I really think losing Joe Mixon so suddenly affected play calling. I think the offense was looking solid (minus penalties) in the first half, once the bears didn’t have to respect Mixon and the run, they were able to dial up more pressure on CJ. Pass protection has to get better though. Need to see improvement these next few weeks for sure.

[@codystoots1]

Yeah I can believe that.

[@LookB4ULeap]

We are starting to see what playing a #1 schedule looks like. Weaknesses are more in the spotlight and strengths are maybe not as consistent, except for CJ7. The fact that we have played 2 good teams and gutted out wins says a lot to me about this team’s grit. Don’t forget that KC won the Superbowl after going 10-7 last year. We aren’t going to dominate every week, and we could be on the wrong side of some hard losses. But if we can win the division I like our chances to go deep into the playoffs

[@codystoots1]

The chances of winning division are high.

[@davidwilliams912]

Keep the Texans in prayer, that they stay Healthy and injury Free!

[@patrickhding]

Wonder if the Texans are like the Astros, playing up and down to the level of their opponents. We’ll see over the next couple games

[@codystoots1]

Hmmm. Hope not. I can handle a bunch of close ones!

[@jakeeubanks6145]

Nice cut Stoots

[@codystoots1]

Thank you Jake! Same lady for over 20 years cutting my hair.

[@Pawnshop84]

I got prize pick because of you 😊

[@codystoots1]

Heck yeah! Thanks for checking it out. Good luck.

[@ricardoloza4402]

been locked in the channel stoots

[@codystoots1]

Thank you so much. We're going to keep cranking it out.

[@adriangwood]

Cody why you keep saying LT had a bad game Sunday night? He had the highest pass blocking grade in week 2. I’m just curious

[@lowestoftmattyhere]

Think he gave up 2 false start penalties. That's 2 lots of 5 yards

[@codystoots1]

The line itself and his inopportune penalties.

[@ronaldbisor7339]

I have more faith in British Brooks, then Akers

[@JustoLoko]

Why tommy Townsend punt like he’s usin the wrong leg

[@codystoots1]

This made me laugh.

[@Chuy_59]

Loving S&L!

[@codystoots1]

Thanks for watching!

[@paulLawrence-ud9vn]

use BROOKS he could be a good rb

[@codystoots1]

I'm just not sure he's a RB right now.

[@BgHtx]

🤘🏻😤🤘🏻 2-0 let’s keep working LFG

[@codystoots1]

BG your support is greatly appreciated. Thank you for the super chats and the comments and interaction. I am excited to see potentially 3-0!

[@paulLawrence-ud9vn]

When will Joe Mixon be back for the Texans

[@Yung301]

They don’t really know depends on if he practices this week they haven’t really said anything yet. All they said he is going to be day to day.

[@codystoots1]

We will find out this week.