The Texans’ pass rush has been abhorrent to start the 2018 season. It’s been J.J. Watt and not much else. The run defense has been bad too, but it’s been helped out by playing against a New England team in obvious run situations and a Titans team starting Blaine Gabbert at quarterback. So, I was surprised, like you probably will be, dear loyal reader, when I read the Texans are eighth in Pro Football Focus’s ratings. This is what they had to say:
DEFENSIVE LINE RANKING, WEEK 3: 8TH
Texans star edge defender Jadeveon Clowney missed Week 2 with back and elbow injuries, and even when he has taken the field, he has left little to no impact as a pass-rusher.