NASHVILLE, Tenn. -- The Texans have lost nine straight games but have played competitively the past two weeks versus two playoff-caliber teams, the Kansas City Chiefs and Dallas Cowboys.
Houston is last in the NFL in total offense and 26th and 29th in passing and rushing yards, respectively.
On defense, the Texans are 30th overall with the worst rushing defense giving up 167 yards a game while they are 19th vs the pass.
The Texans had most of their best players inactive last week with injuries. Three rookies -- running back
