Updated September 25, 2023 2:14 PMThe Jaguars fell in disappointing fashion to the then-winless Texans, surrendering 17 unanswered points in the first half to a top-half offense. The Texans would never trail in the game, ultimately settling on a 37-17 victory over the Jaguars.
For the Texans, Sunday was a win that legitimized the culture second-year head coach DeMeco Ryans is attempting to instill; play hungry, eat well. The young Houston defense was flying around all afternoon, while quarterback C.J. Stroud’s phenomenal play–and Anthony Richardson’s crushing concussion–has made him the lone favorite to bring home Offensive Rookie of the Year honors.
It was just the fourth time in his career the former first round pick logged 15 or more carries and 3 or more catches, and his third game of 150+ yards from scrimmage. For a prospect mired with major size concerns, this ‘workhorse’ usage suggests a level of trust and security not commonly found amongst NFL running backs.
Oluokon played a pivotal role in holding the Texans to just 3.3 yards per attempt on the ground, forcing stops in two crucial moments for the Jaguars’ comeback bid. Once on 2nd down on the Texan’s opening drive of the second half, and another on the ensuing drive; Houston was forced into third and 6 and 7 respectively, failed to convert, and punted on fourth down.
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