The Los Angeles Rams won in Week 1. But if the same two teams met 10 times, how many of those contests would they win? If the answer is less than seven, then we have to open up the playbook and consider ways to improve the team’s chances. Winning football games will always be the team’s primary focus, but it’s a long season, and preparing rookies to contribute has to be one of the team’s objectives as well.
After one week of football, the Houston Texans defense is ranked ninth at stopping the run, allowing just 72 rushing yards.