Even with defense at its best, Texans can't overcome inept offense
Texans linebacker Ogbonnia Okoronkwo and defensive end Michael Dwumfour sack Browns quarterback Deshaun Watson, who in his return Sunday had a career-low passer rating of 53.4.HOUSTON — Years from now, when Texans fans think back on how badly things got in 2022, they’ll likely return to the Week 13 game against the Cleveland Browns.
“One statistic that tells the story of a game is the turnover ratio,” Texans coach Lovie Smith said. “Whenever you talk about non-offensive touchdowns, you give up three, that's going to be tough to win.” Sunday’s game had the makings of a pure beatdown. The Browns are a running team — the Texans’ Achilles heel.
Defensive back Tavierre Thomas forced the first turnover in the first quarter when he punched the ball out of Browns wide receiver Anthony Schwartz’s hands after a 12-yard catch. Schwartz, who turned upfield after making the catch, didn’t see Thomas, who was coming from his right side.“After practice, me and coach have been going over Peanut Tillman all week,” Thomas said, referring to how the former Bears cornerback used to force fumbles. “I said this is the opportunity.
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