Texans Defense Struggles in Loss | Houston Texans News

Houston’s defense crumbled again, surrendering 36 points to the Bills in a brutal Week 1 loss — their worst start since 2023. Coach Ryans stressed every season is a fresh start, but the unit’s struggles are real: 11-12 explosive plays, zero turnovers forced, and a costly dropped INT that sealed the game. Meanwhile, C.J. Stroud dazzled with 274 yards and 2 TDs, connecting with 11 receivers — tying a franchise record — while David Montgomery made history with 3 TDs (2 rushing, 1 receiving) in his debut. But the pass rush vanished (only 2 sacks vs. 8 last year), rookie CB Kamari Lassiter had a nightmare outing, and LB Henry TooToo suffered a scary shoulder injury. With the Bengals looming on Sunday — fresh off their own offensive explosion — Houston’s defense must snap out of it fast or risk another crushing defeat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Sources:https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ryans-texans-must-cut-explosive-210033743.html More coverage & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/72d0cd69090de2a7 Report issues to [email protected].