Panic, maybe not yet. Worry…ABSOLUTELY!!! What is the expression… “luck is with those who don’t need it.” For Houston, back in 2023 and to an extent 2024, they didn’t need the luck per se, but they got it. However, now, when maybe one play or two could turn the tide, luck is not with them. Houston could use it. I know it is coach-speak from Ryans about “we are close”, but Houston is but a few plays from being 3-0.
HOWEVER, there is the other truism that “you are what your record says you are.” For Houston, they are 0-3, with an offense that has more turnovers in the red zone (4) than possessions that resulted in points (2), and only field goals at that. That is the biggest difference.
Best case, Houston enters their early bye at 1-4, presuming that they beat the Titans at home (not a given). I suppose they could upend Baltimore, but…HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH….nah, I couldn’t complete that line without breaking out in maniacal laughter. If you are getting 2005 vibes (when the offense was beyond awful) or 2020 vibes (when the Texans only had half a team), then you might not be wrong. It is early, and yes, the Texans have overcome an 0-3 start to get into the playoffs, but the batting average…well, it ain’t good.
Panic? No. Come to terms with who you might be? Absolutely. What I’m most disappointed by is that we were sold all offseason on the “collaboration” and potention innovation of a McVay/New England hybrid attack. At the moment, this offense couldn’t beat a college defense. They have yet to crack 20 points and they are currently ranked 26th in the NFL with a -3 turnover margin. C.J. looks defeated, Caley looks in over his head, and DeMeco’s sound bites are more grating than encouraging. They are capable of so much more than what we’re seeing, but the lack of effective game planning and execution is threatening to crater their season before it even starts. Starting 0-5 is definitely on the board now.