Cornerbacks
If it weren’t for an off-and-on pass rush, the Texans’ cornerback group likely would have had a better game. Often, Josh Allen was able to get completion solely based on the Texans’ pass rush not bringing pressure, not the cornerbacks struggling.
If he didn’t drop two catches, Bradley Roby would have had two interceptions on Saturday, including a pick-six in the first quarter. Though he had a few plays that he could have covered better, he largely played a good game in coverage.
Roby’s running mate Gareon Conley perhaps impressed more. Against a struggling wide receiver corps, he made passing against him tough, as he was handsy all-day-long while tallying a game-high three pass deflections.
Where the Texans’ cornerback group struggled was Vernon Hargreaves. The former first-round pick errantly missed a few tackles. Cole Beasley got the best of him a few times in the slot, as he finished with four receptions for 44 yards.