How the Ravens can contain Deshaun Watson and other questions for Texans Wire

I talk with Texans Wire managing editor Mark Lane to get the inside scoop on what to expect from Ravens vs. Texans in Week 11.

3) The Texans field the fourth-best rushing attack in the NFL with Carlos Hyde, Duke Johnson and Watson leading the way. How is Houston mixing up the run game to such great results?

The Texans have committed to Hyde being the feature back and have also decided to get Johnson involved in the action. Watson can provide read-option threats, especially in the red zone. What has helped is the offensive line’s cohesion is the best it has been since 2016. Furthermore, coach Bill O’Brien has always had a commitment to the run, even when it hasn’t been there. As a result, when the passing game is clicking, it opens up the run. Both have a success that is intertwined, but Hyde has done a fabulous job of stepping in for injured RB Lamar Miller, lost for the year with a torn ACL, and excelled at the feature back role.

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