Again and again on Sunday against Atlanta, the Houston Texans failed to get in the end zone and settled for field goals. They finally scored their only touchdown of the game late in the fourth quarter, but the Falcons used a last-second field goal to get a 21-19 victory. Houston was left to lament its missed opportunities after settling for four field goals before rookie quarterback C.J. Stroud orchestrated the late TD drive.
Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud sets back to pass in the first half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Houston Texans safety Jalen Pitre, center, celebrates a fumble recovery in the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023. Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans reacts after the Atlanta Falcons fumble the ball in the second half of an NFL football game in Atlanta, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023.
“Third down wasn’t good enough, red zone wasn’t good enough,” coach DeMeco Ryans said. “We needed to get points there and we didn’t. Credit to Atlanta; they have a really good defense and did a really good job of forcing us to kick field goals in those positions.
While Stroud took responsibility for Houston’s inability to score touchdowns against Atlanta, a much bigger factor than his performance was the team’s struggles in the run game.
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