Texans Report Card: Grades for Houston following loss to Giants in Week 7
Here is Texans Wire's grade for every group following Week 7's performance entering the bye week.
The Houston Texans defense surrendered the decisive score four times in their past seven games, leading to a loss against the New York Giants on Sunday. However, a standout performance from Cam Skattebo allowed the Giants to secure a 27-21 victory at Reliant Stadium. The Texans received grades for each group based on their Week 7 performance, heading into the bye week.
Quarterback C.J. Stroud yielded a season-low 153 passing yards and failed to deliver any standout plays, earning a B- grade. Running back Woody Marks, playing due to Jawhar Jordan and David Montgomery's absence, managed 66 yards on 19 carries, garnering a C grade. Wide receivers faced challenges, with Denard Wilson's unit effectively nullifying Nico Collins' impact, while Tank Dell and Marvin Harrison Jr. contributed with 43 yards and a touchdown respectively.
Tight ends struggled, with Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover dropping crucial passes. Offensive line received a D grade, as it only managed to avoid a sack and failed to protect Stroud adequately, leading to self-inflicted penalties and yardage loss. The defense earned an F grade, as the team failed to contain Skattebo and Singletary, resulting in multiple drives being extended.
The article emphasizes that the Texans' defense, once renowned, has become a façade, unable to deter modern offenses.
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