Houston Texans coach DeMeco Ryans indicated that changes to the offensive line remain possible after the team opened the season 0-2. The Texans lost their first home game 20-6 to the Cincinnati Bengals, with quarterback C.J. Stroud pressured on 45.5% of his dropbacks against man coverage and Houston producing 18 rushing yards on 12 carries.
The Texans will play the Indianapolis Colts on Sunday at Lucas Oil Stadium in the teams' AFC South opener. Houston has started 0-2 for the third time in four seasons, while all four AFC South teams enter Week 3 without a division game played.
Right tackle Trent Brown drew scrutiny after struggling against Cincinnati's pass rush. Blake Fisher, a 2024 second-round selection from Notre Dame, could be considered for the starting role after showing mobility and physical run-blocking ability during training camp.
Another possible adjustment would involve Wyatt Teller moving into a full-time starting guard position beside rookie center Keylan Rutledge. The source did not say whether Fisher or Teller will start against Indianapolis. The Texans are also awaiting the official injury status of Pro Bowl receiver Nico Collins, who has a hamstring issue.
Indianapolis will be without wide receiver Alec Pierce, who was placed on injured reserve with a heel injury, according to Colts coach Shane Steichen. The Colts signed veteran receiver Darius Slayton and added Eli Pancol to their practice squad this week. Indianapolis still has Josh Downs, Keenan Allen and rookie tight end Tyler Warren among its receiving options.
