The Houston Texans aim to improve their 3-5 record as they travel to face the Cleveland Browns in a Week 10 road contest.
Houston currently holds a 3-1 record away from home, which provides a boost as the team seeks to overcome a winless start at home, according to Yahoo Sports reporting.
The Texans enter the game coming off a 44-22 victory over the Los Angeles Chargers, where quarterback C.J. Stroud threw for 384 yards and five touchdowns, noted USA Today.
Cleveland, led by first-year coach Todd Monken, is coming off an overtime loss to the New Orleans Saints, as reported by NFL.com.
The Browns plan to start former Texans quarterback Deshaun Watson, though the team faces a challenging defensive front from Houston.
Texans offensive coordinator Nick Caley expressed caution regarding the Cleveland defense, stating, “They’re really good players, they’re athletic and they’re disruptive.”
Caley further added, “They’ve got that speed off the ball. They use their hands and they play really hard continuously. They’re a handful for sure.”
Injury concerns persist for Houston, as running back Woody Marks and defensive ends Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter missed practice late in the week, according to Sports Illustrated.
Experts from various media outlets have weighed in on the game, with a large majority favoring the Texans to secure a win, per ESPN.
While most analysts picked Houston, some staff members at CBS Sports and other outlets maintained confidence in the Cleveland roster, the outlets reported.
The game at Huntington Bank Stadium serves as a critical opportunity for both teams to bolster their postseason aspirations within the AFC.