The Houston Texans are weighing offensive line changes before Sunday’s AFC South opener against the Indianapolis Colts at Lucas Oil Stadium. Houston lost 20-6 at home to Cincinnati and enters the game 0-2. All four AFC South teams are playing nondivision opponents in Week 3, meaning Sunday’s winner will take a 1-0 division tiebreaker record while the loser drops to 0-3.
Coach DeMeco Ryans discussed the line Wednesday at the Houston Methodist Training Center. C.J. Stroud was pressured on 45.5% of his dropbacks against the Bengals’ man coverage, and the Texans managed 18 rushing yards on 12 attempts.
Right tackle Trent Brown faced scrutiny after difficulty against Cincinnati’s pass rush. Blake Fisher, Notre Dame’s 2024 second-round selection, is a possible candidate to start after displaying mobility and strength in training camp. Wyatt Teller could also move into a full-time guard role beside rookie center Keylan Rutledge.
Houston has not announced whether Fisher or Teller will start.
Indianapolis will be without receiver Alec Pierce, who went on injured reserve because of a heel injury, Colts coach Shane Steichen said. The team signed veteran Darius Slayton and placed Eli Pancol on its practice squad. Josh Downs, Keenan Allen and rookie tight end Tyler Warren are among the remaining receiving options, with Taylor described as an underneath threat.
