"Everybody on defense, coaches and players alike, we just all have to do a better job of doing what our job is," O’Brien said. "What we're talking to the players about right now is, 'look, do your job first, okay? Then you can go make the play, if that makes sense.'"
The Texans have allowed 27 points per game, which ranks them in the bottom third of the NFL. An uptick would start with them narrowing their focus, according to defensive end J.J. Watt.
Veteran defensive lineman Vince Wilfork agreed, and emphasized the importance of ‘staying at home’ and taking care of job number one.