Houston Texans rebound with strong defense after 0-3 start

The Houston Texans have rebounded from a 0-3 start to enter their bye week with two consecutive dominant wins, including a 44-10 rout of the Baltimore Ravens and a 26-0 shutout of the Tennessee Titans. Key to their turnaround has been improved ball security, with no turnovers in the last two games, and a notable offensive surge led by quarterback C.J. Stroud, who has thrown six touchdowns without interceptions in recent wins. Defensive strength remains a hallmark, with Houston allowing the fewest points per game in the NFL and ranking third in yards allowed, effectively containing several high-scoring offenses. Despite early struggles, general manager Nick Caserio and coach DeMeco Ryans remain optimistic, emphasizing continued improvement and learning from early miscues. Questions linger about offensive consistency, the status of key players like Tank Dell and Joe Mixon, and the need for the offensive line to perform reliably. Overall, the Texans see their recent performance as a foundation to build on for a potential playoff push.