At a -8.5-point disadvantage, the Texans are massive underdogs in this week's contest, implying much more of a focus on throwing than their usual approach.The leading projections forecast the Houston Texans as the least run-centric team among all teams this week with a 38.7% run rate, given their underlying propensities and matchup dynamics.In this contest, C.J. Stroud is projected by the projection model to earn the 3rd-fewest carries out of all quarterbacks with 3.2. The opposing side have rushed for the 5th-fewest adjusted yards in the NFL (just 101.0 per game) versus the Kansas City Chiefs defense this year.When it comes to the safeties' role in run defense, Kansas City's unit has been excellent this year, profiling as the 4th-best in the league.
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