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Texans vs. Cardinals: What To Look For On Offense

By Bob Dove

Aug 20, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Akeem Hunt (33) gets tackled for a loss by the New Orleans Saints in the second half at NRG Stadium. Texans won 16 to 9. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 20, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans running back Akeem Hunt (33) gets tackled for a loss by the New Orleans Saints in the second half at NRG Stadium. Texans won 16 to 9. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Aug 20, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Texans quarterback Brock Osweiler (17) throws a touchdown pass against the New Orleans Saints in the first quarter at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas B. Shea-USA TODAY Sports /

As he will be in every game this season, Brock Osweiler is under the microscope. Here is what should we look for against the Cardinals.

How much has Brock Osweiler improved game to game? The first two games were played against two of the NFL’s worst defenses. The Cardinals are one of the best. I don’t expect a lot of offensive production, but I do expect a competent passing game.

Completions will be obvious, but what fans should look for how well Osweiler has learned the offense. Does he get the team into the right play? Does he recognize where pressure is coming from? Is he getting the ball out of his hand on time? Is he in control?

Everyone expects that the Texans defense must carry the offense, especially early in the season. This game against the Cardinals is a good test of whether the offense can put enough points on the board to win games against good teams. If the Texans pass this test, the future looks good as sidelined starters return and rookies mature.

Come back tomorrow for what to look for on defense heading into the third preseason game.

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