2. Revitalized running game
It’s one thing to just be committed to running the football, which the Texans have been in the Bill O’Brien era. It’s another to have the offensive line to do so with a proven running back carrying the rock.
Houston’s offensive line is returning the same five starters, and those starters helped Carlos Hyde earn his first 1,000-yard rushing season of his career in 2019. What do you think they could do for a former All-Pro like David Johnson? The Texans will be relying on their ground game as well to dominate the time of possession and keep Patrick Mahomes off the field.