Houston Texans could be getting reinforcements soon but not the kind they need the most

The Houston Texans are 6-3, yes, and just lost to a very bad New York Jets team, but you can't tell me that when this team is healthy they aren't one of the best in the entire NFL. But, because healthy seems to be a big ask these days, especially on the offensive side of […]

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The Houston Texans are 6-3, yes, and just lost to a very bad New York Jets team, but you can't tell me that when this team is healthy they aren't one of the best in the entire NFL. But, because healthy seems to be a big ask these days, especially on the offensive side of the ball.

The defensive side of the ball is still feasting. Will Anderson is still being Will Anderson, getting to the QB and disrupting things. And across from him, Danielle Hunter looks to be one of the best pass rushers in the entire NFL, as he leads the league in pressures with 54, and the next highest having just six less in Myles Garrett.

But the offensive side has been struggling. They can't seem to protect quarterback C.J. Stroud at all, and the receivers they do have available aren't giving him much help. There's really no fixing the offensive line, but getting a guy like Nico Collins back could do wonders.

And, they will be getting reinforcements soon. But, they aren't the reinforcements they necessarily need the most. They need some injured guys on offense to come back. Instead, they're getting some guys back on the defensive side of the ball.

According to the Texans, defensive end Jerry Hughes and cornerback Jeff Okudah have returned to practice and been Designated for Return.

This does help the defense, who's still been great, but man, they could really use some help on the offensive side of the ball.

The Texans play the Detroit Lions on Sunday Night Football this upcoming week, and then they play on Monday Night Football against the Dallas Cowboys.