THE BLITZ projects the Texans to run the 2nd-least total plays on the slate this week with 61.1 plays, given their underlying tendencies and game dynamics.The Houston Texans have called the 8th-least plays in the league this year, averaging just 56.7 plays per game.Opposing squads have rushed for the least touchdowns in the NFL (0.17 per game) versus the Tennessee Titans defense this year.The Tennessee Titans defensive ends project as the 5th-best unit in the NFL this year with their run defense.The Houston Texans have risked going for it on 4th down just 14.3% of the time since the start of last season (2nd-least in football), which generally means less offensive volume, less TD potential, and lower offensive metrics across the board.
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