Houston Texans: 5 Takeaways from win over Chargers
It wasn’t easy by any means, but the Houston Texans earned their second win of the season, defeating the Los Angeles Chargers. Here are five takeaways from the victory.
Imagine when the Houston Texans are able to put together four strong quarters of football in a game just how good they will be this season. Right now, the Texans have a flair for the dramatic with all three of their games coming down to the wire, winning two of those three instances.
Is it safe to say the Texans are becoming a “second-half team,” or they play poor in the first half, or they can just take the game in their hands when they are nearing the point of no return? Any way it is looked upon, the Texans are 2-1, and though there are still improvements to be made, they lead the AFC South.
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As a team, the Texans offense totaled 376 yards, compared to the Chargers, who had 366 yards. Houston also averaged 6.8 yards per play on offense, while the Chargers had an average of 5.3.
The defense of the Texans also held the Chargers to a 33-percent third down efficiency (5-of-15), On the other side of that, Houston was 6-of-10 on third down, showcasing just how good this team can be once they put together a complete game.
One part of the Texans offense that didn’t pop was the rushing game with Carlos Hyde being held to 19 yards on 10 carries, and Duke Johnson having two carries for two yards.
DeAndre Hopkins was the receiving leader with six receptions (seven targets) for 67 yards, averaging 11.2 yards per reception.
There was also the play of tight end Jordan Akins, but we’ll talk more about him later. Overall, the Texans are doing enough to be competitive and gain wins, but there is more improvement that has to show up in next week’s game against the Carolina Panthers.
Next are “5 Takeaways” from the 27-20 win over the Chargers on Sunday.