GM Nick Caserio
HC DeMeco Ryans
OC Bobby Slowik
DC Matt Burke
Projected Starting Lineup
QB C.J. Stroud
RB Dameon Pierce
WR1 Nico Collins
WR2 Robert Woods
SLWR Noah Brown
TE Dalton Schultz
LT Laremy Tunsil
LG Kendrick Green
C Jarrett Patterson
RG Shaq Mason
RT Tytus Howard
Passing Game Overview
No. 2 overall pick C.J. Stroud looks destined for a rough-and-tumble rookie year after the Texans placed starting LG Kenyon Green (shoulder) on full-season I.R. at the end of camp, lost starting C Juice Scruggs (hamstring) to short-term I.R., and kept key reserve T/G Charlie Heck (foot) on reserve/PUP. Starting RT Tytus Howard (hand surgery) is questionable for Week 1. Stroud finished the preseason 11 of 18 passing for 89 yards (4.9 YPA), one touchdown, and a pick. While plenty athletic, Stroud cleared 15 rushing yards just twice in two years as a starter at Ohio State. His fantasy impact figures to be negligible in Year 1.
Nico Collins projects to lead Texans wide receivers in 2023 playing time, even as a questionable fit for new OC Bobby Slowik’s Kyle Shanahanian offense, which schematically emphasizes run-after-catch gains over vertical pass attempts. At 6-foot-4, 215 with 4.43 speed, Collins is a downfield threat in a system not designed to challenge downfield. Collins’ WR4/5 appeal stems from his combination of athleticism and opportunity. Collins also commanded a team-best 30% target share on Stroud’s 23 preseason dropbacks.
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