Mike Clay recently ranked every backfield in the NFL, and his findings are not encouraging if you’re a fan of the Houston Texans. In Clay’s view, the Texans boast the second-worst running back crew in the entire league, ahead of only the Indianapolis Colts. He writes:
Projected unit stats: 381 carries, 1,511 yards, 9 TDs; 55 receptions, 435 yards, 2 TDs
Outlook: Bill O’Brien’s run-heavy offense has ranked No. 1 in the league with 1,236 rushing attempts over the past three seasons. Assuming that continues, Miller won’t be short on carries early on, but we can’t be sure he holds on to the job after two years of ugly efficiency.