C.J. Stroud says the Texans’ loss was a wake-up call — but are the numbers painting a much darker picture? Houston went just 2-for-9 on 3rd downs, with distances like 22, 16, 19, and 11 yards. That’s not Stroud’s fault — that’s a system problem.

In this episode of Locked On Texans, we break down:
🔥 Why Stroud’s being judged unfairly in impossible situations
🔥 Nick Caley’s first game as OC — motion & play-action numbers eerily similar to Bobby Slowik’s offense (and that’s NOT good)
🔥 Why Houston faced 1st-and-15+ FIVE times & 2nd-and-long NINE times
🔥 The real story behind Houston’s 1,900+ penalty yards under DeMeco Ryans — is accountability missing?

Is this truly a wake-up call for Houston, or is it a warning sign of bigger problems ahead?

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