C.J. Stroud is essential to the Houston Texans success, and weapons like veteran wide receiver Christian Kirk will help maximize him.

Texans RB Nick Chubb is rounding back into form as the four-time Pro Bowler hit holes and pushed piles in Houston’s preseason win over the Carolina Panthers.

And in the midst of an appealing performance from this offensive line, Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans gave the unit a bit of praise following the events of Saturday's win, with the one main takeaway of this Houston o-line being the togetherness showcased upfront.

Competing against the Texans’ defense should provide a boost for the offensive line, because few groups will have bookend pass rushers the caliber of Will Anderson Jr. and Danielle Hunter.

Houston Texans head coach DeMeco Ryans speaks to the media after Saturday's 20-3 win over the Carolina Panthers in preseason action.

The Texans are expected to lose before the AFC Championship Game. The many USC Trojans on the Houston roster can change the conventional wisdom