Texans will run the ball more because of pass-game limitations
The Texans called a run less than 30 percent of the time in 2020. They will have to be more run-heavy without Deshaun Watson under center in 2021.
2021 Schedule
2021 Schedule
3rd in AFC South
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Driskel joining Texans' QB group on 1-year deal
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Texans coach has 'nothing to say' about Watson
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Rep for women reached out to Watson's lawyers
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Chris Long poses as airline on Twitter to troll Texans RB Mark Ingram
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2020 AFC South Standings
| TEAM | W | L | T | PCT | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tennessee | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 491 | 439 |
| Indianapolis | 11 | 5 | 0 | .688 | 451 | 362 |
| Houston | 4 | 12 | 0 | .250 | 384 | 464 |
| Jacksonville | 1 | 15 | 0 | .063 | 306 | 492 |
Team Stats
Passing Yards283.64th
Rushing Yards91.631st
Points For24.018th
Points Against29.06th
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2021 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3(3) | Davis Mills | QB | Stanford |
| 3(26) | Nico Collins | WR | Michigan |
| 5(3) | Brevin Jordan | TE | Miami (FL) |
| 5(26) | Garret Wallow | ILB | TCU |
| 6(11) | Roy Lopez | DT | Arizona |