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Texans offense is a no-show yet again in a first-half disaster against the Colts

The Houston Texans face yet another halftime deficit against the Indianapolis Colts. Now what?
ByClayton Anderson
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans
Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans | USA TODAY Network via Reuters Connect

In one of the most disappointing halves of football in the DeMeco Ryans era, Nick Caley and his offense submarined any real chance for the Houston Texans to jump out to any kind of lead against the NFL's worst defense.

The Houston Texans (Nick Caley) suffer an abysmal first half against the Indianpolis Colts

The offensive line was abysmal in protection, wide receivers were dropping footballs, the rushing attack couldn't find any real rushing lanes to work through and yet another fourth & short opportunity was sqaundered because of stubborn playcalling by the aforementioned Caley.

Meanwhile, the Indianapolis Colts were able to have their way with Houston's defense for the most part, finding multiple pass catchers at the second level who continuously moved the chains and eventually provided the team with a 13-7 lead before halftime.

There's no real way to sugar coat this, it might be that Caley will be coaching for his job throughout the entirety of the second half in this one. Additionally, general manager Nick Caserio's seat should also be warming up right about now with how terribly the offensive line performed through the game's first two quarters. Even though he added at least five new linemen between free agency and the draft, Caserio's options have looked overmatched and outworked throughout the first two weeks of league play.

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