There are high expectations surrounding the Houston Texans heading into the 2025 season, where the offense has added a slew of new faces to help take the unit to the next level.
That starts with the subtraction of five-time Pro Bowl left tackle Laremy Tunsil, who was shipped off to the Washington Commanders for four future draft picks. In his place, Houston inked Cam Robinson to a one-year deal and drafted Minnesota offensive tackle Tay Ersery in the second round via a trade up.
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While C.J. Stroud had an encouraging (but rather underwhelming production-wise) second season, he’s barely tapped into his potential, which new offensive coordinator Nick Caley will look to develop. The Texans have a plethora of weapons on offense, including running backs Joe Mixon and Nick Chubb, wide receivers Nico Collins, Christian Kirk and rookie Jaylin Noel and Jayden Higgins, as well as tight ends Dalton Schultz and Cade Stover.
Houston also improved its offensive line with Tytus Howard shifting inside to guard and Blake Fisher taking over as the full-time right tackle. Cole Popovich, the Texans’ offensive line coach, also brought in a former Troy standout with Jake Andrews, while veteran lineman Laken Tomlinson hopes to hold down the left guard spot long-term.
ESPN’s Mike Clay recently shared his 2025 projections, including for the Texans offensive skill players. Here’s a look:
Dec 15, 2024; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) drops back in the pocket during the first quarter against the Miami Dolphins at NRG Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images
Quarterbacks
C.J. Stroud: 366-of-569 completions, 4,387 yards, 23 touchdowns, 11 interceptions, 43 sacks; 51 rushes, 240 yards, 1 touchdown
Case Keenum: 4-of-6, 41 yards
Dec 1, 2024; Jacksonville, Florida, USA; Houston Texans quarterback C.J. Stroud (7) and running back Joe Mixon (28) celebrate a touchdown in the third quarter at EverBank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeremy Reper-Imagn Images
Running backs
Joe Mixon: 244 rushes, 1,038 yards, 10 touchdowns; 41 receptions, 348 yards, 3 touchdown
Nick Chubb: 118 rushes, 515 yards, 4 touchdowns; 8 receptions, 65 yards
Woody Marks: 20 rushes, 88 yards, 2 touchdowns ; 13 receptions, 93 yards
Dare Ogunbowale: 8 rushes, 33 yards; 8 receptions, 63 yards
Dameon Pierce: 0 rushes, 0 yards
Nov 30, 2024; Ames, Iowa, USA; Iowa State Cyclones wide receiver Jayden Higgins (9) scores a touchdown against the Kansas State Wildcats in the first quarter at at Jack Trice Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Reese Strickland-Imagn Images
Wide receivers
Nico Collins: 98 receptions, 1,346 yards, 8 touchdowns
Jayden Higgins: 59 receptions, 822 yards, 4 touchdowns
Christian Kirk: 42 receptions, 539 yards, 3 touchdowns
Jaylin Noel: 24 receptions, 305 yards; 2 touchdowns
Justin Watson: 6 receptions, 91 yards
Braxton Berrios: 0 receptions, 0 yards
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Tight ends
Dalton Schultz: 52 receptions, 557 yards, 2 touchdowns
Cade Stover: 16 receptions, 168 yards, 1 touchdown
Brevin Jordan: 4 receptions, 41 yards
This article originally appeared on Texans Wire: Projections for Houston Texans’ offense in 2025