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Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) is sacked by Los Angeles Rams safety Jaylen McCollough (2) for a 12-yard loss during the first half of an NFL football game at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025.

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Analysis: Texans’ offense makes all-too-familiar mistakes

The Texans kicked off the 2025 football season with a new offensive coordinator, a new system, a revamped offensive line, and several new weapons at receiver.

But the issues that plagued Houston in 2024 — poor offensive line play, unnecessary penalties and its inefficiency after crossing the 50-yard line — were once again a problem in the 2025 season opener.

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