2. Creative pass rush
One of the reasons the Texans succeeded against Kansas City in the first game was because of the pass rush. Houston logged two quarterback hits, and then-rookie defensive end Charles Omenihu sacked Patrick Mahomes and forced a fumble.
Outside linebacker Jacob Martin has earned plenty of laudatory remarks from the coaching staff throughout training camp. With new defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver intent on being creative with the pass rush, it means Martin will have opportunities to get after Mahomes and complement the existing rush defensive end J.J. Watt already brings.