C.J. Stroud has confidence in the banged-up Houston Texans offensive line against its toughest test of the season in Pittsburgh Steelers edge rusher T.J. Watt.
have faced so far in each game this season have been Baltimore's Odafe Oweh, Indianapolis' Samson Ebukam and Jacksonville's Josh Allen., whom the Texans will be facing this weekend. His rushing mate, Alex Highsmith, is no slouch, either, getting four hits on the quarterback this season.seems unfazed by the challenge ahead and understands he has a role in preventing Pittsburgh's pass rush from wrecking their game plan.
The QB said Houston's offense has"got to be aware of him" on every snap — a responsibility that falls on his shoulders even moreRight tackle Tytus Howard is still on injured reserve through this week after getting hand surgery, while left tackle Laremy Tunsil did not practice Thursday still rehabbing a knee injury.
"We've got to have confidence in what we're doing," Stroud said."They've got to play us, too. We're not just going to lay down and submit because [Watt]'s the best player. We're really good players on this side, too. I'm looking forward to competing against those guys, but I got to do my part in playing clean."
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