Opposing teams teams have been hesitant to pass too much against the Texans, totaling the 9th-fewest attempts in the NFL (a mere 32.3 per game) this year.The Dallas offensive line ranks as the worst in the league this year in protecting the quarterback, which has a harmful impact on all pass attack statistics across the board.Rico Dowdle's pass-catching effectiveness has declined this season, accumulating just 6.00 adjusted yards-per-target compared to a 7.44 rate last season.Rico Dowdle's 6.17 yards-after-the-catch (YAC) this year conveys a meaningful decrease in his efficiency in space over last year's 10.0% mark.This year, the tough Texans defense has given up a mere 76.7% Adjusted Completion Rate versus opposing running backs: the 3rd-lowest rate in the NFL.
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