Heading into Week 17, the Texans defense remains No. 1 in the NFL, allowing a league-low 305.7 yards per game and giving up the fewest first downs with just 17.1 per game.
“It’s an attitude, something that we’ll carry into every game and uphold,” linebacker Brian Cushing said Wednesday. “Something that we do not want to give away so it means a lot to us.”
It hasn’t been easy, but players stepped up in the face of adversity and injuries this season. Jadeveon Clowney moved to defensive end and has had a Pro Bowl campaign.