One of the most optimistic units for the Houston Texans in the offseason has become arguably its most compromised throughout the first four weeks of the regular season.
The Texans made capital investments in the offensive line, but only right guard Shaq Mason has been the consistent starter. Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil appeared only in Week 1. Second-year Kenyon Green was placed on injured reserve ahead of the season opener, and right tackle Tytus Howard was place on a shorter term of IR.
Houston’s 2-2 start has been due to the cobbling together of backups and rookies in key spots.
According to Zoltan Buday from Pro Football Focus, the Texans are actually the 19th-best offensive line in the league, even with all of their challenges due to the attrition across the offensive line.
The Texans’ offensive line continues to defy expectations. Despite all the injuries and going up against the Steelers’ defense, the unit did not allow a single sack and ranked 10th in pass-blocking efficiency in Week 4.
Consider the Texans were able to register 10th-best in Week 4 in pass-blocking efficiency while rotating second-year Austin Deculus and sixth-year veteran Geron Christian at left tackle.
As the offensive line settles, whether due to coaching adjusting to the injuries or the intended starters returning, Houston should be a more competitive opponent going forward.
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