The Houston Texans head into Monday Night Football against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers with one major mission: get the offense back on track. Head Coach Demeco Ryans and QB CJ Stroud are on the same page, but the alarming numbers from Week 1 can’t be ignored.

🚨 Average 3rd Down Distance: 10.7 yards
🚨 Motion Usage: 26th in NFL (35.3%)
🚨 Play Action Usage: 30th in NFL (11.1%)

When Houston did use motion and play action? CJ was nearly flawless. So why is the offense drifting away from what works, and can offensive coordinator Nick Caley give Stroud the tools he needs to thrive?

Should Caley lean heavier into motion and play action for CJ Stroud?

Do you think the Texans’ offense will click by midseason, or will it take longer?

CJ himself has been grinding film on the early Patriots dynasty, knowing that building something special takes time. But how much time can Houston afford before the struggles outweigh the wins?

We break it all down:
✅ Demeco & CJ’s preparation vs Bucs
✅ Why Houston’s offense can’t survive in 3rd & long
✅ Caley’s challenge: breaking old habits, building a new identity
✅ Why this offense has a high ceiling but a growing pain curve

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