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Injuries to Blame for Texans Woes

The Houston Texans have been injured beyond belief.

Jeremy Brener

Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans center Juice Scruggs (70) celebrates a Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale (33) touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
Sep 29, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans center Juice Scruggs (70) celebrates a Texans running back Dare Ogunbowale (33) touchdown against the Jacksonville Jaguars in the second half at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Thomas Shea-Imagn Images / Thomas Shea-Imagn Images
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The Houston Texans offense has not looked as promising as it was at the beginning of the season.

That was evident when it failed to muster any points against the Baltimore Ravens on Christmas Day.

Bleacher Report is placing blame on the injuries the team has gone through over the course of the season.

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"Injuries have also been a problem for the offensive line, which was without center Juice Scruggs and guard Shaq Mason against Baltimore. With a receiving corps short on depth and a line incapable of consistently protecting Stroud, the Texans offense has floundered," Bleacher Report writes. "Things could change, of course. If the line gets healthier and recent waiver addition Diontae Johnson can provide some punch to the passing attack, the Texans could be formidable again. Right now, though, Houston is playing like one of the weaker teams in the AFC field."

While injuries have been a problem, they cannot be an excuse. It won't matter which players are on or off the field in the playoffs because the Texans have to trot out the best team possible on their own accord.

The Texans are back in Week 18 against the Tennessee Titans.

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Jeremy Brener
JEREMY BRENER

Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid. He moved to Orlando in 2016 to go to college and pursue a degree. He hosts "The Dream Take" podcast covering the Rockets, which has produced over 350 episodes since March 2020. Brener graduated in May 2020 from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor's degree in Broadcast Journalism minoring in Sport Business Management. While at UCF, Brener worked for the school's newspaper NSM.today and "Hitting the Field," a student-run sports talk show and network. He was the executive producer for "Hitting the Field" from 2019-20. During his professional career, Brener has covered a number of major sporting events including the Pro Bowl, March Madness and several NBA and NFL games. As a fan, Brener has been to the 2005 World Series, 2010 FIFA World Cup and the 2016 NCAA National Championship between the Villanova Wildcats and North Carolina Tar Heels. Now, Brener still resides in the Central Florida area and enjoys writing, watching TV, hanging out with friends and going to the gym. Brener can be followed on Twitter @JeremyBrener. For more inquiries, please email jeremybrenerchs@gmail.com.

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